What happens at a bird show?

[Ponyfeathers]

This is probably a dumb question. But are the 'shows' more like expos, or are there actual competitions going on. If so, on what? Colors? I thought Betta shows were confusing, but then i was thinking what would they test birds on.

Anyways, sorry for the silly question!

[MrRick]

A Bird Show is a competition where birds are judged on various catagories. The shows can contain one breed or many breeds.

A Bird Mart is an event where vendors set up and sell their products. This can be live birds (usually babies), toys, food, lighting, etc. Bird Marts are some times referred to as Bird Shows (mistakenly).

Hope this helps. I'm sure others will chime in!

[Ginich]

Bird Fairs, Expos or Marts feature Breeders and Vendors of bird related and bird owner related items such as cages, feed, treats, toys, perches, shirts, books, cleaning supplies, etc. They are usually priced lower than retail stores plus there are usually a lot of items that retail stores don't carry.

A Bird Show is a breed competition, usually with credentialed judges. However, most bird shows also have a vendor component for supplies and the same items as above. Both usually have Raffles which is a fundraiser for either a bird club or a fid worthy cause. I have been a vendor at both and usually the crowd is the same, plus it is fun to see the show birds.

The show cockatiels are almost twice the size of mine, lol, but they are all pretty birdies.

[Ponyfeathers]

What do they compete in? Confirmation?

[Tiki]

I have been to a Cockatiel show. They are judged against a standard for the species for size, colouring, crest size, they way they hold their wings, all kinds of things like that. These shows attract mostly breeders who breed specifically for these desired traits and you won't see handreared Tiels there.

Bird fairs are events where breeders and bird supply sellers will have stalls and sell their products and birds. Please make sure you buy only weaned birds because in the USA it isn't illegal to sell unweaned babies.

[Samm]

We call them "bird shows" here ....its not a competition per se, but a show where the vendors have their birds and supplies up for sale....the official name for the big one we have here is Birdbrain Express Exotic Bird Expo.....bird show for short....

[Ginich]

The FLORIDA WEST COAST AVIAN SOCIETY & RESCUE is having one here in Sarasota next Sunday at Robarts Arena, at the County Fairgrounds located off Fruitville Rd/SR 780 (Exit 208 I-75) go W towards Downtown. or E from US41 or US 301.

BIRDIEBREAD will have a table staffed by my good friend, customer and FWCAS Member Lynne aka BNGMom. She's Ariel and Casper's mom!


In addition to the Stainless Steel Cage and Playgym, which will be part of the Grand Raffle, there will be 3 other raffles, many other breeders & vendors plus entertainment and an educational center set up. If you are in the area, come by on SUNDAY, MAY 6 from 10AM-4PM!