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Post by Emmys Gerbils on Jan 2, 2012 14:20:43 GMT -8
I really want to enter my gerbils in a show. I dont want to make my Dad drive too far as he wouldnt really enjoy it. Also can anyone give me some tips on: What will i need to display them in? What information will I need? What type of stuff are they judged on? What equipment would I need to bring? How long will they be in seperate display enclosures, if at all? I really want to prove to my friends and Family how good gerbils can be with hard work and bonding. Just a picture of Cookie  Attachments:
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Post by esztershine on Jan 3, 2012 3:27:05 GMT -8
I have not got a clue of showing gerbils, but i guess it is a very strict proceedure. i believe they will need pedigree proof, and almost perfect appereance for showing them. And i guessthat means, not just straight tail, but even the way their fur is coloured will count. I guess people who have bred gerbils for years will tell you that getting a gerbil 'up to standards' is taking years to produce in their own line of breed, i think. And then there could be fees you have to pay for the stand, registreation, bla bla bla so i think it is much more complicated then just 'showing them' But don't take my word for it, as i am only guessing. |
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Post by crazy4gerbils on Jan 3, 2012 5:56:53 GMT -8
Showing is pretty compliacted. I'm showing for the first time this month
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Post by Emmys Gerbils on Jan 3, 2012 5:57:25 GMT -8
I know about the fees and If I remember right it is £1 per gerbil to register. I dont think they have 'Pedigree' Gerbils do they? I also had a browse on a site and it said about nutmegs to have: Straight tail, steady black tickling, jet black eyes, darker nose, lighter around the eyes and lighter belly. My gerbs meet all those criteria I would like to have a go as I can imagine just doing it being rewarding to have people see them |
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Post by SunshineGerbils on Jan 3, 2012 15:55:50 GMT -8
I am going to a show soon and it is a lot more work to get ready then I thought it would be.  |
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Post by crazy4gerbils on Jan 4, 2012 5:04:29 GMT -8
Sunshine I saw you are going to the one in Maryland? I'll be there as well!
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Post by Emmys Gerbils on Jan 4, 2012 13:13:34 GMT -8
I really wanna show but cant find anywhere  |
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Post by crazy4gerbils on Jan 4, 2012 14:36:55 GMT -8
poor Emmy. I wish I could help you, but I'm in the US and don't have good knowledge of your area |
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Post by SunshineGerbils on Jan 4, 2012 16:19:13 GMT -8
I really wanna show but cant find anywhere Yes I will be there! I was going to show Emma/Max but she is getting a big baby bump.  So I will be bringing Lilly and Angel. Are you bringing all of your gerbils? |
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Post by crazy4gerbils on Jan 4, 2012 17:08:32 GMT -8
I've got Athena entered in the show. Artie'll be in the chewing contest |
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Post by SunshineGerbils on Jan 4, 2012 17:35:52 GMT -8
They have a chewing contest?!?!?!? I wish I could enter Max!  |
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Post by crazy4gerbils on Jan 5, 2012 4:52:52 GMT -8
You can enter @ the show.
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Post by esztershine on Jan 6, 2012 6:00:33 GMT -8
Emmy... Did you see the thread about the Harrogate show at 28-29 january, near York?
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Post by Emmys Gerbils on Jan 6, 2012 12:47:50 GMT -8
yes i did and i searched how far away it is and it is 4 hours away, my dad wont drive that far and i dont want to strees my gerbs out and odds are we would have to stay overnight so finding a hotel with pets will be a struggle too |
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So I will be bringing Lilly and Angel. Are you bringing all of your gerbils?