The Sydney Royal Egg Show is a prestigious opportunity for poultry enthusiasts to showcase their birds’ eggs at the Sydney Royal Easter Show. Whether you’re a seasoned poultry breeder or a backyard hobbyist, this event provides a platform to present your flock’s produce on a grand stage.

The competition features an extensive range of categories to ensure everyone has a chance to participate. Classes include standard, bantam, and waterfowl eggs, as well as a special mixed plate category that highlights a variety of egg types. These may include, but are not limited to, duck, fowl, goose, guinea fowl, pheasant, quail, and turkey eggs. The mixed plate category allows participants to display the diversity of their flock’s production and adds a creative twist to the competition.

Judging at the Sydney Royal Egg Show adheres to the rigorous criteria outlined in the Australian Poultry Standards. Eggs are meticulously evaluated for both external and internal qualities. External features such as shape, size, shell texture, colour, freshness, appearance and uniformity are considered, along with internal factors like yolk colour, albumen, chalazae, air space and freshness. These high standards ensure that the competition remains fair and highlights the excellence of Australian poultry breeding.

The egg competition is open to everyone, regardless of experience or the size of your flock. Whether you manage a large-scale poultry operation or tend a small backyard coop, your entries are welcomed. Participating in this event is not only a chance to earn recognition but also an opportunity to connect with a vibrant community of fellow poultry enthusiasts and industry experts.

For more information, please contact the Poultry Section, or to enter please click here. Entries open in late January and close on 26 February.