Blue J Show Birds is a selective, DNA-tested bantam exhibition program located in Northern Utah. We specialize in small-scale, high-quality breeding strictly to the APA and ABA Standard of Perfection.
Wasatch Mountains, Utah — Future Home of the 2034 Winter Olympics
Blue J Show Birds is a selective, DNA-tested bantam exhibition program founded by exhibitor Jeff Manning in 2025. We specialize in small-scale, high-quality breeding strictly to the APA/ABA Standard of Perfection.
Blue J Show Birds is a bantams-only program focused on producing correct, beautiful, show-quality poultry.
We work exclusively with:
Blue J Show Birds reflects a lifetime passion of birds & enthusiasm for aviculture : poultry, gamebirds & many feathered projects that shaped who we are today.
Exhibitor in:
American Poultry Association
(APA)
American Bantam Association
(ABA)
American Silkie Bantam Club
(ASBC)
Ameraucana Breeders Club
(ABC)
Other Specialty Clubs
WE EXHIBIT
Exhibition Silkies
Black • Blue • Splash • Self-Blue
Exhibition Ameraucana Bantams
Black • Self-Blue
Our program stays intentionally small, focused and ethical.
We emphasize friendships, sharing with association exhibitors, the Standard of Perfection, clean housing, ethical breeding and quality over quantity.
Blue J Show Birds Founder
PROFESSIONAL AUCTIONEER BACKGROUND
Trained through the National Auctioneers Association, the Nashville Auction School, the Ohio Auction School, Champion Auctioneer Summit, and multiple advanced seminars, Jeff became an internationally recognized fundraising auctioneer, raising millions for nonprofits and is a respected member of The National Auctioneers Association.
Jeff founded Blue J Show Birds, returning to Exhibition Poultry after decades in corporate America. Jeff is working closely with ABA members, Master Breeders, and Grand Master Exhibitors as both a student & supporter of this wonderful endeavor.
Blue J Show Birds reflects Jeff’s lifelong values: Integrity, Ethics, Mentorship, Friendship, Community, and promotion of Exhibition bantams to the APA & ABA Standard of Perfection.
OUR FUTURE
Our goal is to support friends in the hobby, exhibit at club events, assist exhibitors, volunteer, curate a selective flock and positively contribute to the preservation & promotion of the exhibition poultry community.
Let's Connect - Contact Us Here
JeffM@BlueJShowbirds.com
EXCLUSIVE
We are a private exhibition breeder. We are not a commercial hatchery and do not sell birds, eggs or anything to the general public on this website. Exhibitor-to-exhibitor only sharing. We welcome mentorship, junior inquiries, and serious breeding conversations. If you are seeking backyard bantams, pet quality silkies, we can refer you to ethical sources.
PROUD PARTICIPANT & SUPPORTER :
American Poultry Association
(APA)
American Bantam Association
(ABA)
American Silkie Bantam Club
(ASBC)
Ameraucana Breeders Club
(ABC)
Utah Fancy Poultry Assocation
(UFPA)
Colorado Poultry Association
(CPA)
Bird Breeders of Idaho
(BBI)
© 2025 BlueJShowBirds • Blue J Industries LLC. All Rights Reserved. This website is provided for informational and educational purposes only. Blue J Show Birds does not provide veterinary, legal, medical, or professional advice. All decisions regarding poultry care, breeding, genetics, or health should be made through qualified professionals. Blue J Show Birds assumes no liability for any actions taken based on the content of this website or any linked resources. No birds for sale to the public.