Philippine Bantam Fanciers Association 2016 Show Winners

Hardin ng mga Bulaklak ( HB -Flower Garden) , Quezon Memorial Circle, Quezon City -Philippines

The Philippine Bantam Fanciers Association in partnership with the Philippine Orchid Society , Quezon City  government and their members held a 2-day bantam and fancy chicken show at the Hardin ng mga Bulaklak on September 3 and 4, 2016 .

poster of the bi-annual show

There is also a public lecture on the basic of bantam chicken care and feeding them on September 3 and 4 . The seminar starts around 10:00am

different kinds of bantam, fancy chicken breeds exhibit

About 2 dozen different kinds of chicken breeds were exhibited . Some of the all time favorite are the Japanese Chabo of Mr. RJ Rebusi Camba , Chinese Silkie Chicken , Polish , Malaysian Serama , Old English Game , Cochin Ball , Ko Shamo , Silver Sebright of Dr. Kevin Niel Manubay , Cochin Ball of Mrs. Susan and Manuel Lee, Phoenix exhibited by Mr. Vilmo Silvederio

Some winners of the exhibits and free raffle entries, with pbfa model Ms. Tanya Nacion of ” Iron Claw ” ( sponsor).

Japanese Chabo pair owned by Mr. RJ Rebusi Camba

 Phoenix owned by Mr. Vilmo Silvederio

Is a German breed of long-tailed chicken . It derives from cross breeding or selective breeding  imported long-tailed Japanese birds similar to the Onagadori  with other breeds.

Chinese Silkie chickens from the United States owned and exhibited by Mr. Ricardo O. Jacomile Jr.

Silkie Chicken / Chinese Silkie Chicken or Silky breed . They are called as such because of their fluffy plumage which is said to feel like silk or soft satin fabric.  originally comes from China . The chicken are normally kept as food and its black skin is used in different kinds of Chinese cuisines.

These chicken are good nature and easily tamed . They are comparable to pet dogs or cat . They’re so gentle and trusting by nature, they can often be bullied in a flock of other breeds.

The breed are also known as lap chicken . Since these chicken are good nature , they can easily recognize people which feed them .

hen and rooster ( Silkie Chicken Breed)

Most Fancy Bantam Chicken in Exhibit

Silkie Chicken exhibited by Mr. Ricardo O. Jacomile Jr.

Second Place  Cornish Bantam

Awesome Paired Breeder, Owner and Exhibitor : Mr. Ricardo O. Jacomille Jr.

Third Place: Modern Game Bantam

Mesmerizing Bantam Breed in Exhibit

 owner (rooster), Mr.Ricardo. O. Jacomille Jr, with co-owner (hen) RJ Rembusi Camba

Exotic Fowl in Exhibit

Breed: Ayam Cemani

Owner : Mr.Aris V. Estanislao

Ayam Cemani is a black chicken which originated from Indonesia .  They are sometimes called Ulikba or sometimes called Patani chicken . Ayam means chicken in Bahasa Indonesia and Bahasa Melayu while Cemani ( totally black )  where this breed of chicken originates from, on the island of Java, Indonesia. This breed used to be quite rare and would commend a hefty price in the pet or fancy chicken market .

A few years ago , Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho aired on GMA channel 7 had featured this type of chicken breed . The price for a pair of these black chicken would command at least Php 100,000 .

 The price of these exotic chicken breed had gone down to more manageable level , since the episode was aired few years ago. The Ulikba chicken were brought by some fancy chicken breeder and collectors to the country from Mindanao and elsewhere via Indonesia.

In Indonesia and parts of Asia, it is believed that the blackness of the Cemani makes it an ideal bridge between the human and  supernatural world.  Aside from the Indonesia, The Chinese also believe that eating the black meat of ayam cemani is an aphrodisiac .

Apple of the Eye Breed in Exhibit

Breed: Silver Sebright 

Owner: Dr. Kelvin Niel Manubay

Bantam chickens winners in exhibits was chosen by non -pbfa members and of the Philippine Orchid Society  show , pbfa exhibit visitor- spectators. The award is in theme of as ” peoples choice ” . Special ” Thanks” to Dr. Vet, Rj Ballesteros ( mad science ), iron claw team ( sponsor ) Tanya Nacion ( pbfa model ).

Contact Person: Mr. Vilmo Silvederio PBFA PRESIDENT 09777093571