Rabbit Anatomy
This body part helps the rabbit regulate temperature.
What are the ears?
This hard structure runs along the bird’s chest and is checked for straightness.
What is the keel?
This small breed has floppy ears and a compact body.
What is the Holland Lop?
This chicken breed is famous for looking like a fluffy snowball.
What is the Silkie?
Before touching any animal, you should always do this.
What is wash or sanitize your hands?
This part is checked to ensure the rabbit has a correct bite.
What are the teeth?
These are the fleshy red parts on top of a chicken’s head.
What is the comb?
This wool breed looks like a fluffy snowball.
What is the Angora?
This duck breed stands tall like a bowling pin.
What is the Indian Runner?
When showing a rabbit, you must always support this part of the body.
What is the hindquarters?
This is the correct term for a rabbit’s “back end.”
What is the hindquarter?
Ducks and chickens use this part to preen their feathers.
What is the bill/beak?
This breed has a mane like a tiny lion.
What is the Lionhead?
This chicken breed lays blue eggs.
What is the Ameraucana?
When catching a chicken, you should grab it here — never by the legs.
What is over the wings/around the body?
This part should be straight, strong, and free of sores.
What are the hocks?
These feathers on the wings help the bird fly and are often checked for molt.
What are the primary feathers?
This full‑arch breed is known for its long, slender body and speed.
What is the Checkered Giant?
This chicken breed has black skin, five toes, and soft feathers.
What is the Silkie?
In showmanship, this is the term for how calm, confident, and respectful you appear.
What is poise?
This is the long muscle along the back that judges feel for firmness and condition.
What is the loin?
This gland at the base of the tail produces oil for waterproofing.
What is the uropygial (preen) gland?
This cylindrical breed is shown stretched out in a long tube shape.
What is the Himalayan?
This duck breed is known for its green head and classic farmyard look.
What is the Mallard?
This is the correct way to flip a rabbit safely during showmanship.
What is the “turnover” or “rollover” technique?