Thanks everyone again for your kind replies. It does feel rewarding to get confirmation from bird community.
I know Cecil and he knows me, for fifteen years. He is a successful respectable Gouldian breeder and a judge. I have been trying to remain on his good side for quite sometime...
...I have not entered into any competition yet, but hope to do so within 2 years. I will not enter until I know my boys will bring the first prize...
I don't take my birds to the farmers market, it takes a toll on them and exposes them to different bugs. However, I will go everytime myself. It is the best place to see everyone, since people from neighboring states also participate and bring all sorts of wonderful things.
There is a show/competition this month in Marrietta.
Hope to see you there.