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1 ISSUE SPRING EDITION Feather Clubs Association of Queensland Inc Quarterly Newsletter MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE President Wayne Ingleton Senior Vice President Bernie Dryley Junior Vice President David Simons Treasurer Cathy Newton Secretary Dejonn Simons INSIDE THIS ISSUE: A word from the President 2014 Calendar 3 2 NEW COMMITTEE ELECTED AT AGM The 24th of August saw Club Delegates turning up at the Green Room, DAFF Training and Conference Centre, at Toowoomba for the FCAQI Special General Meeting and AGM. The Special General Meeting was held first and this was for delegates to decide if they wanted to adopt the draft constitution or not. A vote by all the delegates in attendance, who were eligible to vote, saw the motion to adopt the Constitution carried. 12 votes for adoption, 0 against and 1 abstained. This Constitution will now be submitted to the Office of Fair Trading for approval. The AGM followed the Special General Meeting and the management committee elected was:- President - Wayne Ingleton, Senior Vice President - Bernie Dryley, Junior Vice President - David Simons Treasurer - Cathy Newton Secretary - Dejonn Simons Other committee members elected were:- Judges Registrar - Steven Drysdale Museum Coordinator - Bob Whitehouse Webmaster - Cathy Newton Newsletter Editor - Dejonn Simons More information about the AGM and some of the decisions voted on can be found further along in the newsletter. Scratchings from the Secretary Constitution Northern NSW Clubs 3 4 WE ARE NOW ON FACEBOOK 2014 Exhibitor Registration fees Museum gets a new roof 6 Blue Card required for Junior Classes Trevor Cropper poultry artist Breeding the Breeds workshop ,13 Results for Shows 11-12,14 Australia Post Stamps 15 Renewal/order forms 16 A motion was carried at the AGM for the FCAQI to have a Facebook page to help raise the public p r o f i l e o f o u r organisation along with using it to disseminate information on behalf of our affiliated clubs. So why don t you come and like us on Facebook and help us spread the word about exhibition poultry and waterfowl in Queensland.

2 FEATHER CLUBS ASSOCIATION OF QUEENSLAND INC PAGE 2 THE OUTGOING PRESIDENT GIVES FINAL REPORT AT AGM It is with great pleasure that I present my report for the year 2012/2013. It has been a very busy year with plenty of activity in all areas of the fancy. We as a committee have worked very hard in putting several projects into place for the benefit of fanciers in Queensland. The constitution that was presented to you earlier, took two years to work through. The Judges & Stewards workshops have been a learning curve along with the Breeding the Breeds workshops. The compilation of a calendar with show dates and advertising does not happen by itself. There has also been four newsletters during the year. We also designed a new logo for the Association which I feel is more appropriate along with high visibility vests that are available to clubs as a sponsorship item. Two members of the management committee made the trip to Atherton on the June long weekend to meet with fanciers in their part of the world. I must say that the trip was worthwhile as things are quite different in the north and western areas of the state compared to south east Queensland. Results of the survey that we carried out support my comment. In late 2012, we agreed to endorse the optional trial of permanent leg bands for a period of three years, as put forward by the Modern Game Club. It s unfortunate that this didn t work out into something positive, as friendships have been strained and lost and the thieving of birds at shows continues. Hopefully, as we action learn, a positive I.D. System may avail itself in the not too distant future. As we continued through the latter part of the year, we made application to the gaming fund for a grant to replace the roof on the museum. Several weeks later, this grant was approved and we now have a new roof which was needed to keep the displays of memorabilia dry. On behalf of the committee, I wish to thank Bob Whitehouse for his hours of work and dedication in preserving the history of our poultry fancy. A WORD FROM OUR NEW PRESIDENT I am excited by the challenges that lay ahead for us and I am also pleased to have such a dynamic brand new committee. Before I continue with this report, I must take this opportunity to both thank and congratulate the efforts of Dennis Dowdle and his past committee for reinitiating the FCAQI and rebuilding it into what it is today. These people have managed to put the FCAQI back into the public eye as an active and positive body that is trying hard to provide a genuine service to the exhibition poultry industry. The workshops, the museum, the calendars, the newsletters and the website have gone a long way in restoring some confidence back into the FCAQI because people have seen the committee trying to do something positive. I think this is what is missing in the past and the reason why we struggled to maintain focus on that the FCAQI is all about... providing a genuine service to our members and affiliates. My past history within the exhibition poultry industry tells me that we need to take the next step and get more good people involved as I can see that we will be faced with some new and varying challenges in the future. We have ignorant residents and local councils complaining about the crowing rooster, rising costs involved with travel, feed and so on, biosecurity issues, the ageing population of our fellow hobbyists and competition from a new and changing technological world which all goes against us when it comes to attracting new and younger people into our wonderful world of exhibition poultry. In the past I have been guilty, as have many others, of not contributing enough to our controlling state body and having the mindset of what do they actually achieve for the breeders and exhibitionists apart from supply our third party insurance coverage. I am positive that I am not alone with these thoughts and I can only guess the reasoning behind this mindset. I am quietly confident that this new recharged committee has the people On the downside, when it comes to council bylaws and the keeping of poultry, we are a toothless organisation as we have no bargaining power to mediate in this area. We need to meet with local government and negotiate a favourable outcome for both parties. Another downside is the low level of registered exhibitors in Queensland. I estimate that we have about 40% of fanciers registered which raises a serious issue when it comes to biosecurity. When showing other species of animals at breed shows or agricultural shows, all exhibitors are required to be registered members of their particular breed society. In closing, I wish to thank all members of the management team for their hours of work and dedication over the past two years. We have moved a long way forward in making the Feather Clubs Association of Queensland stronger than ever before. I wish to advise that I am unavailable for nomination due to being very time poor. Yours in the fancy, Denis Dowdle. with a good blend of personalities and professional attributes to overcome these mindsets thus enabling the FCAQI to move forward and I for one an excited to work alongside them and get stuck into it. I have searched through my mind for the past month or so trying to find a solution as to how we, as a unified group can lift the FCAQI s image to even greater heights and demonstrate to the rest of the poultry community that they just cannot afford not to be an active member. There is a myriad of things I think the FCAQI can do to aid the industry and to help our fellow fanciers and their associated clubs. Our workshops are a great success and we need to develop and encourage more participation from up and coming generations. We also need to bear in mind that this volunteer committee is made up of just a few and we must not burn ourselves out in the process, so the more people we have on board to help us then so much the better. Yours truly, Wayne Ingleton

3 ISSUE PAGE SHOW CALENDAR Full Page advert Half Page advert Work on the FCAQI 2014 show calendar has commenced and all club secretaries were advised that show dates, auctions, sales etc need to be supplied before the end of October to ensure we meet the printing deadlines. Advertising is filling quickly and there is only December available for advertising opposite the calendar months. Plenty of advertising space is still available before and after the calendar months. Full page advertising is $60.00 Half page advertising is $35.00 The calendar will be printed in full colour again this year and will be available to purchase from the middle of December for $20.00 posted. SCRATCHINGS FROM THE SECRETARY I would really like to thank all the club secretaries or show coordinators who have sent their clubs show results through. It is very much appreciated. Another great Breeding the Breeds workshop was held in September. Thank you to the Gympie Poultry Club who managed the catering for the day. A great day was had by all those attended and a chance to catch up with some expert breeders and listen to some wonderful presentations. Thank you again to our presenters Ron Lait, Andrew Reddiex, Col McCall and David Simons. Look out for future workshops in 2014, they are well worth attending affiliation forms have been sent to all clubs recently. It was carried at the AGM that the affiliation fee of $70.00 remain the same for calendars will be available to purchase from mid December. It is a great Christmas gift for the poultry fancier in every family. The price remains the same again this year, $20.00 each posted. Clubs can still purchase bulk orders at $20.00 per calendar and we will post direct to the person. This way you don t have to wait until the next club meeting to buy your calendar. We are now on Facebook, so come and like us and help us promote the exhibition fancy to everyone. Until next time... Dejonn

4 FEATHER CLUBS ASSOCIATION OF QUEENSLAND INC PAGE 4 CONSTITUTION The draft constitution that had been circulated for comment to all clubs back in June this year was submitted at a Special General Meeting for adoption. The special resolution to adopt this constitution was voted on by club delegates in attendance at the Special General Meeting. This meeting was held an hour before the AGM. The outcome of the voting was: For: 12 Against: 0 Abstained: 1 The Special Resolution was adopted and carried. We have now submitted this document to the Office of Fair Trading for approval. NORTHERN N.S.W. CLUBS A motion was put forward at our AGM, by the Australorp Club of Australia Inc, to give a number of northern N.S.W. clubs the opportunity to join the FCAQI as Ordinary Members and to advertise their shows in the 2014 calendar. These clubs are: Bangalow Poultry Club, Casino Poultry Club, Kyogle Poultry Club, Lismore Poultry Club, North Coast Game Club, Tenterfield Poultry Club and Tweed River Agricultural Society (Poultry Division). It was agreed by all at the AGM that this motion be deferred until the new constitution has been accepted by the Office of Fair Trading and implemented by us. The matter would then be further investigated. However, all clubs were asked, in writing, if they wish to affiliate or include show dates in our calendar. They were informed that they would need to abide by the same rules as Qld members. So far we have received a response from one of these clubs on the affiliation issue, which was in the negative.

5 ISSUE PAGE FEATHER CLUBS ASSOCIATION OF QUEENSLAND INC. Registered Exhibitor Form Name: 1 3 Year Years Exhibitor $10 $25 Address: Postcode Junior $ 2 $ 5 It is a requirement of the FCAQ Inc that all exhibitors must be registered with the FCAQ Inc, before exhibiting at any show conducted by an affiliated body. The Registered Exhibitor Number issued by the FCAQ Inc must be quoted when entering exhibits for any affiliated club s show. This Number remains in force until December 31 of the year of expiry. The FCAQ Inc. will issue a numbered keytag on payment. Date: / / Affiliated Club: Issued by: Additional merchandise available for purchase: 2014 FCAQI Show Calendar - $20.00 posted (available from mid December 2013 until sold out) 2014 EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION FEES The fees for Registered Exhibitors for 2014 have changed. It was discussed at our AGM how some clubs and exhibitors were still getting confused over the definition of what is an Individual Exhibitor, Family Exhibitor or Partnership and were paying the wrong fees. To make it clearer and to stop the confusion, a motion was raised at the AGM that the fee for an Exhibitor whether they be individual, partnership or family be $ This means that you pay by how you exhibit. For example if you exhibit as a family you pay $10.00, if you exhibit as a partnership you pay $10.00 and if you exhibit individually you pay $ It was also adopted that from 2014 all 3 year memberships will have a slight discount. The 2014 fees are: One year registration - Junior $2.00 Exhibitor $10.00 Three year registration - Junior $5.00 Exhibitor $25.00 All forms will be available for download from our website and Facebook sites. WANTED Show schedules Auction catalogues Show results Newsletter articles Changes to contact details for Club Secretaries Stewards Judges

6 FEATHER CLUBS ASSOCIATION OF QUEENSLAND INC PAGE 6 FCAQI MUSEUM GETS A NEW ROOF AND INSULATION The FCAQI committee submitted an application to the Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation Gambling Community Benefit Fund on 28 February, 2013, for insulation and a replacement roof to the FCAQI Avicultural and Poultry Museum. We received notification from the Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation on 27 June, 2013 that our Grant application for $8, was successful. Two weeks later Suncity roofing came in and replaced our old and rusty roof and installed insulation for a much improved indoor temperature. The Avicultural and Poultry Museum has it s own newsletter that comes out 4 times a year. Any information, news, donations or functions involving the Museum are mentioned in this quarterly newsletter. Cost is $20.00 per annum. If you are interested in helping out at an information day or have something you wish to donate or would just like to make a donation towards the running of the Museum, please contact our Museum Coordinator Mr Bob Whitehouse on (07)

7 ISSUE PAGE 7 Blue card required for Junior Classes An enquiry was recently made to the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian in relation to the requirement for Blue Cards to be held by committee members of poultry clubs. This is what a representative from the Commission advised:- The blue card system is restricted to individuals providing services in Queensland essential to the development and wellbeing of a child which are regulated by specific categories of employment or business under the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act 2000 (the Act). Under the category of Churches, clubs and associations involving children, an individual will require a blue card if the usual functions of their employment include, or are likely to include:- a) Providing services directed mainly towards children; or b) Conducting activities mainly involving children, and the services are provided, or the activities are conducted, by or within a church, club, association or similar entity. Volunteers must not commence regulated child-related work until they have received their positive notice. Blue cards for volunteers are valid for three years and there is no application fee. You have advised that a number of Queensland clubs have junior classes (ie under 18 years) competing in poultry shows. Based on the information that you have provided, the committee members who will have decision making responsibilities in relation to their club s junior class are required to obtain a blue card. The Commission s website has the relevant application forms to download at:- The Commission can also be contacted Monday to Friday on Contact details for Management Committee: President : Wayne Ingleton Vice President Senior: Bernie Dryley Vice President Junior: David Simons Treasurer: Cathy Newton Secretary: Dejonn Simons Closing date for Summer Edition Newsletter Contributions are welcome, but the Editor reserves the right not to publish articles that are considered unsuitable for the FCAQ Newsletter. secretary.fcaq@live.com.au Next edition closing date 1/12/13

8 ISSUE PAGE 8 FREELANCE POULTRY ARTIST - TREVOR CROPPER Trevor is a freelance artist born in the United Kingdom and recently moved to Australia. Trevor bred and exhibited gamefowl from an early age as his father also showed poultry. This has given him an insight into type, colour, movement and character of many breeds of fowl. Seven years of studying art at College and University led him to painting murals on a commercial level. He likes to work in inks, black and white or full colour but will undertake other mediums if requested. Trevor is happy to undertake commissions and can be contacted via his website: or on F a c e b o o k a t w w w. f a c e b o o k. c o m / tcoriginalartwork Some examples of his artwork are below.

9 ISSUE PAGE 9 On Sunday 22 September 2013, the Feather Clubs Association of Queensland Inc staged its 2 nd Breeding the Breeds Workshop at Gympie Showgrounds, following on the success of its first workshop of this type at Rosewood early in the year. The breeds dealt with at this workshop were Indian Game, Rhode Island, Ancona and Large Modern Game, with attendees learning interesting information and insights from the knowledge and experience of the breeders presenting on these breeds. BREEDING THE BREEDS - SEPTEMBER 22, GYMPIE New FCAQ Inc President Wayne Ingleton opened the workshop and introduced each of the speakers. First speaker was renowned veteran Indian Game master breeder and exhibitor, Ron Lait. Ron started off with some breed history, explaining that the Indian Game breed was first developed in Cornwall and Devon in England around He detailed the breeds used in their makeup and explained that the double lacing was improved through many years of careful selective breeding. Ron explained that the breed was developed for its abundant breast meat and was used in the New FCAQ Inc President Wayne Ingleton The four presenters L to R: Ron Lait, David Simons, Col McCall and Andrew Reddiex. development of modern day meat chickens. The first Indian Game arrived in Australia around Ron pointed out that there are three recognised varieties: Dark, Jubilee and Blue Laced and then proceeded to go into a detailed explanation of the Standard requirements for Indian Game, both from an exhibition and breeding perspective. Ron explained the importance of type and carriage. He then went on to describe the unique head of the Indian and ideal feet and leg structure. He described the precise colour requirements, using photos of well marked specimens and live birds to illustrate his points on what is needed on each part of the body for both males and females. Ron explained that whilst double mating was not really necessary in Indians, he still double mated his Darks to get the best coloured progeny out of his matings. He emphasised that type is the number one priority when breeding, saying that body shape comes from the females, so your females in the breeding pen must be the correct Indian type. Conversely, while the male must still have the correct type, he has a major influence on the colour of the progeny. Ron pointed out that the best strategy was to have both sexes as close to the standard as possible. He added however that whilst red in the hackles was a defect in an exhibition male, this was required in the breeding pen to breed good coloured pullets. As his youngsters are growing, the good cockerels are those which show double lacing in their chicken feathers, which then moult out when they get their adult feathers. Ron stated that you should not breed from stock that are undersized. He aims to breed his large Indians early in the season, with the bantams following later on. Ron explained what he fed his growing youngsters on to get the best possible bone and body development, richness in leg colour and general condition. Andrew Reddiex, a noted Rhode Island Red exhibitor and breeder, was the second speaker of the day. Andrew outlined the history of the Rhode Island Red, stating that they were developed as a dual purpose bird in Rhode Island and Massachusetts in the US during the 1850s. The White variety followed in the late 1880s. He explained how each of the Red and White varieties were developed. Andrew, in explaining the Standard requirements, presented attendees with a photo of an object that epitomises the type of the Rhode Island a house brick! This was followed by a series of photos and drawings of high quality Rhode Islands where you could clearly see the required brick shape in their body shape. He pointed out that the side profile was important, but don t forget about the width and depth of the bird either. When viewed from above, the body should be the same width from shoulder to tail.

10 FEATHER CLUBS ASSOCIATION OF QUEENSLAND INC PAGE 10 BREEDING THE BREEDS - SEPTEMBER 22, GYMPIE - CONT D Ron with a Dark Indian Game Andrew then detailed the head and feet points before progressing onto the glorious plumage. He explained the required shade of rich dark intense red and where black markings were required, demonstrating this on live birds he had brought along. He pointed out that these markings were important, but were not the be all and end all in the bird you have to look at and consider the entire bird. He added that the White variety was to have pure white plumage throughout. When selecting breeders, Andrew said to chose healthy rigorous specimens that were representative of the breed. He spoke on the dominant traits of the male and female, how to mate for specific characteristics, and how to eliminate faults. Andrew gave advice on how undercolour smut could be utilised in the breeding pen to improve the black markings, although pointed out that smut should not appear in exhibition birds. Andrew then described the best growing conditions and feed for youngsters and what could be culled for at various stages of development. Andrew finished off by touching on show preparation of Rhode Islands, what to look for when judging them, and the importance of exhibitors respecting judges decisions. He emphasised the importance of being prepared to listen to differing views and experiences to gain as much knowledge as you can. David Simons then spoke on his favourite breed, the Ancona, which he has bred and shown for almost 30 years. David first gave a brief overview of the history of the breed they were first exported from Italy to the UK in 1850 and found their way to Australian shores in Early specimens were very irregular in colour and it took many decades to achieve the precise mottling. He showed some photos of winning English Anconas from the 1930s which would still win if shown today, illustrating that the breed had not substantially changed in the last 80- odd years. David explained that it should always be remembered that the Ancona is an active egg laying breed and the Standard requirements reflect this. He pointed out that the Rose Comb variety is not new, having been developed in the early 1900s and that there was even a commercial flock of rose comb Anconas in NSW during the earlier parts of the 20 th Century. David explained that there were three main aspects to consider when breeding, exhibiting and judging Anconas 1. type and carriage, 2. plumage colour, 3. headpoints these account for 75% of the entire points in the Standard. Whilst there were only 15 points allocated for type and carriage, without the correct type you do not have an Ancona, so this must take first priority. David explained the required type in an Ancona, using a particularly cooperative male bird which stood on a table whilst the various aspects of type were described. David explained the difference in type and other characteristics between an Ancona, a Leghorn and Minorca. He then detailed the type and structural faults that should not be used in the breeding pen, before progressing onto the feature that Anconas are best known for their beautiful mottling. He described the required feature colour, ie a lustrous beetle green sheen ground colour tipped with white, the more V -shaped and clearer white the better. He explained that Anconas get gayer (ie more white) with age and that their tipping will either get worse or sharper, with the latter being the ones to keep for show as cocks and hens, and more importantly for the breeding pen. He spoke on the size of the tipping and how personal preference plays a part, but that irrespective of this the clarity and evenness of tipping is what is important. David explained how darker and gayer birds could be used in the breeding pen to compensate one another. David then gave an overview on the Red variety, what to look for in exhibition birds and how to breed them, with the aim being to breed as even a shade of red (ie chestnut to red bay) as possible, with minimal black, except where this was required (eg as a black bar separating the ground colour from the white V-shaped tip). The ideal headpoints of an Ancona were then examined, highlighting the differences needed between males and females. David Continued on page 13 Andrew during his presentation

11 ISSUE PAGE 11 MACKAY POULTRY & PIGEON CLUB ANNUAL SHOW - 18 MAY, 2013 Results provided by: Fay Stockham Grand Champion Bird of Show - K & F Stockham Res Bird of Show - A & K Perry Champion Bantam - K & F Stockham Res Champion Bantam - A & K Perry Champion Softfeather Bantam - K & F Stockham Res Champion Softfeather Bantam - C & R Park Champion AOV Softfeather Bantam - C Seymour Champion AOV Large Softfeather - H C Toon Champion Breeding Pair Overall - D Smith Champion Large Hardfeather - D Cant Res Champion Large Hardfeather - J Wyper Champion AOV Large Hardfeather - N Amarangura Champion AOV Hardfeather Bantam - M Arena Champion Hardfeather Bantam - A & K Perry Res Champion Hardfeather Bantam - J Wyper Champion Juvenile Class - Leppien Kids Res Champion Juvenile Class - Lachlan Toon Grand Champion Waterfowl of Show - G Pietzner Res Champion Waterfowl of Show - L Turvey Champion Duck or Drake - G Pietzner Res Champion Duck or Drake - L Turvey Champion Heavy Breeds - G Pietzner Res Champion Heavy Breeds - L Turvey Champion Light Breeds - G Pietzner Res Champion Light Breeds - S & L Allen Grand Champion Pigeon of Show - D Cooper Res Champion Pigeon of Show - D Cooper Champion Show Pen Racer - D Cooper Res Champion Show Pen Racer - D Cooper Champion Old Show Pen Racer - D Cooper Champion Young Show Pen Racer - D Cooper Champion Racing Pigeon - D Cooper Res Champion Racing Pigeon - J Manzelmann Champion Old Racing Pigeon - D Cooper Champion Young Racing Pigeon - D Cooper Champion Fancy Pigeon - G & R Slack Res Champion Fancy Pigeon - G & R Slack Champion Old Fancy Pigeon - G & R Slack Champion Young Fancy Pigeon - G & R Slack Champion Utility Pigeon - G & R Slack Res Champion Utility Pigeon - G & R Slack Champion Old Utility Pigeon - G & R Slack Champion Young Utility Pigeon - G & R Slack Champion Mated Pair - D Cooper SOUTH BURNETT FEATHER CLUB ANNUAL SHOW - 19 MAY, 2013 Grand Champion Fowl of Show - Nichols & Carlson Res Bird of Show - B Rewald Wyandotte of Show overall - Nichols & Carlson Res Wyandotte of Show overall - N Ballinger Champion Large Softfeather Overall - Nichols & Carlson Res Champion Large Softfeather Overall - P West & A Cornett Champion Large Softfeather Male - N Ballinger Res Champion Softfeather Male - C Sutton Champion Large Softfeather Female - Nichols & Carlson Res Champion Softfeather Female - P West & A Cornett Champion Large Hardfeather Overall - B Rewald Res Champion Large Hardfeather Overall - B Rewald Champion Large Hardfeather Male - B Rewald Res Champion Large Hardfeather Male - C & B Plowman Champion Large Hardfeather Female - B Rewald Res Champion Hardfeather Female - B Rewald Champion Softfeather Bantam Overall - Sellin Family Res Champion Softfeather Bantam Overall - N Ballinger Champion Softfeather Bantam Male - C Sutton Res Champion Softfeather Bantam Male - H Sutton Champion Softfeather Bantam Female - Sellin Family Res Champion Softfeather Bantam Female - N Ballinger Champion Hardfeather Bantam Overall - K & M Clifford Res Champion Hardfeather Bantam Overall - B Rewald Champion Hardfeather Bantam Male - K & M Clifford Res Champion Hardfeather Bantam Male - O & H Hetherington Champion Hardfeather Bantam Female - K & M Clifford Res Champion Hardfeather Bantam Female - B Rewald Champion Pair of Females Overall - Nichols & Carlson Res Champion Pair of Females - N Ballinger Champion Exhibition Pair Overall - K & M Clifford Res Champion Exhibition Pair - N Ballinger Champion Junior Exhibit of Show - Shane Carter Res Champion Junior Exhibit of Show - Harrison Sutton

12 ISSUE PAGE 12 GYMPIE POULTRY CLUB ALL BREEDS SHOW - 2 JUNE, 2013 Results provided by David Simons Judges: Hardfeather: Adam Hansen Softfeather : Geoff Robinson Waterfowl: Adam Hansen Grand Champion Bird of Show - D Andrew (Black Langshan btm) Reserve Bird of Show - G Prior (Black Tail Wheaton OEG Btm) Champion Hardfeather of Show G Prior (Black Tail Wheaten OEG bantam) Champion Softeather of Show D Andrew (Black Langshan bantam) Champion Softfeather Large D&D Simons (Ancona) Champion SFL Male D&D Simons (Ancona) Reserve - H Kross (Australorp) Champion SFL Female Nichols & Carlson (Wyandotte) Reserve C Sutton (Black Langshan) Champion Hardfeather Large M Cockroft (Pit Game) Champion HFL Male L&L King (Black Red OEG) Reserve M Cockroft (Pit Game) Champion HFL Female M Cockroft (Pit Game) Reserve M Cockroft (Australian Game) Champion Softfeather Bantam D Andrew (Black Langshan) Champion SFB Male J Kent (Australorp) Reserve Hargreaves Family (White Wyandotte) Champion SFB Female D Andrew (Black Langshan) Reserve Sellin Family (Black Pekin) Champion Hardfeather Bantam G Prior (Black Tail Wheaten OEG) Champion HFB Male K&M Clifford (Black Red LL OEG) Reserve Neil Wal Poultry (Pit Game) Champion HFB Female G Prior (Black Tail Wheaten) Reserve K&M Clifford (Silver Duckwing OEG) Champion HF Exhibition Pair K&M Clifford Champion HF Pair of Females K&M Clifford Champion SF Exhibition Pair N Ballinger Champion SF Pair of Females H Sutton Champion Junior Hardfeather Baker Children (Creel OEG) Champion Junior Softfeather A Hargreaves (Silver Laced Wayndotte) Champion Waterfowl - T Brady Champion Minor Breed Neil Wal Poultry Frizzle Feature Champion Frizzle T Gray (White pullet) Reserve D&D Simons (White hen) Champion White Frizzle T Gray (pullet) Champion Frizzle other than White D&D Simons (Black pullet) DALBY FEATHER CLUB ANNUAL SHOW -8 JUNE, 2013 Results provided by Marion Wanka Judges: Hardfeather: Geoff Reimers Softfeather: Allan Brennan Grand Champion Fowl of Show - Chris Hansen Reserve Grand Champion - B&M Wanka Champion Large Softfeather - Barb Cormack Res Champion Large Softfeather - Maryanne Lund Champion Bantam Softfeather - B&M Wanka Res Champion Bantam Softfeather - C Hansen Champion Heavy Softfeather - Barb Cormack Res Champion Heavy Softfeather - Maryanne Lund Champion Heavy Softfeather Male - Maryanne Lund Champion Heavy Softfeather Female - Barb Cormack Champion Light Softfeather - T O Brien Res Champion Light Softfeather - Dyball Family Champion Light Softfeather Male - Dyball Family Champion Light Softfeather Female - T O Brien Champion Softfeather Bantam Male - B &M Wanka Champion Softfeather Bantam Female - C Hansen Champion Large Hardfeather - Warren Thorne Res Champion Hardfeather Large - B&M Wanka Champion Hardfeather Large Female - Warren Thorne Champion Hardfeather Large Male - B&M Wanka Champion Bantam Hardfeather - Chris Hansen Res Champion Bantam Hardfeather - Peter McConnell Champion Hardfeather Bantam Male - B&M Wanka Champion Hardfeather Bantam Female - C Hansen Champion Pair of Pullets - B&M Wanka Res Champion Pair of Pullets - Jake Wilson Champion Junior Exhibitor - Teah Reynolds Best Rare Breed - Teah Reynolds Champion Waterfowl - C Hansen Res Champion Waterfowl - T O Brien Modern Feature Champion Modern Bantam - Peter McConnell Res Champion Modern Bantam - B&M Wanka Champion Modern Bantam Male - Peter McConnell Champion Modern Bantam Female - Peter McConnell

13 FEATHER CLUBS ASSOCIATION OF QUEENSLAND INC PAGE 13 BREEDING THE BREEDS - SEPTEMBER 22, GYMPIE - CONT D David with a well trained Ancona then spoke on the Rose Comb variety, describing the ideal form, faults to be avoided and difficulties experienced in breeding them, especially the large fowl. He showed a number of photos showing examples of good and bad rose combs on Anconas. David then distributed a handout showing six different Punnett squares to show the different breeding combinations and outcomes that were possible with single comb and rose comb Anconas (note that the same will apply to other single and rose combed breeds). He then spoke on the different head point defects and the severity and heredity of each of these, with the worst being white enamel in the face. David stressed that you should never keep or breed from a cockerel showing white in face, regardless of how good the rest of him was. David then spoke on leg colour, the difficulties in getting and maintaining it and how to try and breed for it. He gave a summary of general breeding hints and mentioned that whilst double mating is not necessary, you will find that strains will usually tend to breed either better cockerels or better pullets. In finishing, David provided attendees with advice on how best to rear young Anconas, feeding and culling throughout the growing stages. The last speaker on the day was Col McCall, of Modern Game fame, and Col gave a very informative presentation on large Modern Game, their development and breeding, accompanied by a large number of live birds to illustrate his various points. Col began with a history of Modern Game and their evolution from OEG in the mid-late 1800s, with the banning of cockfighting and the advent of poultry shows. He showed a number of drawings illustrating how they evolved; along with reference to several generations of his large Moderns after OEG blood had been introduced to improve body shape. He gave an overview of the breed s history in Australia, before progressing onto the Standard for the breed. In referring to the Standard, he gave an enlightening Col with a Large Modern Game and interesting perspective he believes that the Standards Book is a contract and that adherence to this contract is the only way that the breed can be preserved and maintained for future generations. Col said that you needed to not just focus on the Modern Game Breed Standard (or for that matter any of the other individual breed standards) in isolation, but to also read and understand the preliminary parts of the Australian Standards Book, ie the Interpretation of the Standards for Judges, Breeders and Exhibitors (including determination of merit; shape and type; feather quality; colour; size and weight; condition; faking; disqualifications, serious defects and defects etc). Col highlighted the issue of back toes of many Moderns not being on the ground, which is a structural fault and is to be avoided. He showed attendees a way to determine whether a bird was actually duckheeled or not. Col went on to what he considered to be the four cardinal features of a game fowl that were clearly visible in a Modern Game hard short feather; flat iron cone shape body; balance achieved by harmony of proportions; upright and active stance. Using a drawing of a Modern he then explained that the shank, thigh, body to neck, and neck to head all needed to be approximately the same length/ height to give the appearance of lift. Referring to further diagrams, Col explained the ideal headpoints and described the flat iron shape of the body, with the ideal back of a Modern being generally 1 ½ to 1 ¾ times the width of its shoulders. He explained the importance of colour in a Modern Game. The main faults to be guarded against in both exhibition and breeding birds was discussed by Col before he described what to look for in breeding birds and how to best mate up pens to obtain the best possible results. He provided advice on the best ways to incubate eggs and rear the youngsters, including housing and feeding. The workshop sessions were very well received by those who attended for those of you that didn t, you missed a very educational and informative day and missed the opportunity to learn from and draw on experience and knowledge of the four speakers in their respective areas of expertise. All attendees received a copy of the presenters powerpoint slides and a bag of goodies. Thank you to Gympie Poultry Club members Glen Williamson, Michelle Ross and Odette Hargreaves for catering for the workshop. Preparations have already commenced on the date, venue and possible speakers for the next FCAQ Inc Breeding the Breeds Workshop stay tuned for more details in 2014.

14 FEATHER CLUBS ASSOCIATION OF QUEENSLAND INC PAGE 14 DARLING DOWNS POULTRY & PIGEON BREEDERS ASSOC SHOW Results provided by Wayne Patterson Judges: Helen Barnes: Silkie Feature (66) Geoff Underhill: Large Softfeather (123) Geoff & Sandra Edards: shared Bantam Softfeather (279) Eddie Joyce: Large Hardfeather (45) Allan Brennan: Bantam Hardfeather (181) Linda & Terry Taylor: shared the Waterfowl (87) Barry Ross: Pigeons (78) The Weather Bureau predicted a severe storm warning for the day, and early in the week the Qld Day activities were cancelled due to these predictions of storms, so it didn t look like it was going to be a good day, weather wise. The Weather Bureau got it right, it was not the best day weather wise, BUT we made the most of it. With the popularity of Silkies increasing on the Downs we worked in conjunction with the Silkie Club of Australia and with their generous support we conducted the Qld Silkie Championship. We engaged the extra judges to take off a bit of pressure and give the judges a better chance to talk to exhibitors during the day, and make it a more relaxing day. Junior exhibitor numbers were down, but the knowledge they had about their birds really impressed. Michael Daley and Jake Wilson took out the encouragement awards for the juniors and Peter-Jye McConnell was awarded a special encouragement award for his effort. This year we attempted to have all the cards printed via the computer, other than a few technical glitches, it worked well, and should be working fully for next year. Notable classes for the day comprised of 23 large Araucana s, 35 Sebrights (21 Silver and 14 Gold), 36 Japanese and 32 Wyandotte bantams mainly the rarer colours. There seems to be a steady increase in the number of rare breeds and varieties at shows these days, some of these included Large and Bantam Malay and Aussie Game, Tasselled and Hen Feathered OEG Bantams, Hen Feathered Pit Bantams, New Hampshire Bantams, Polish Large and Bantams and Houdans to name just a few. I would like to thank the many members who work tirelessly for the benefit of the fancy and the club, with out these hard workers we would not have such a strong club. Grand Champion Fowl of Show - R&K Bussian, Orpington Reserve Champion Fowl of Show - K Elsden, Pekin Champion Softfeather - R&K Bussian, Orpington Champion Large Softfeather - R&K Bussian, Orpington Reserve Champion Large Softfeather - L Gardner, Light Sussex Champion Softfeather Bantam - K Elsden, Pekin Reserve Champion Softfeather Bantam - P Holton, Australorp Champion Hardfeather - J Challenor, Pit Champion Large Hardfeather - J Challenor, OEG Reserve Champion Large Hardfeather - A&J Galloway, Malay Champion Hardfeather Bantam - J Challenor, Pit Reserve Champion Hardfeather Bantam - J Challenor, OEG Grey Champion Waterfowl of Show - R Galloway, Pekin Reserve Champion Waterfowl of Show - R Galloway, Bantam Saxony Champion Rare Breed of Show - L Moore, Japanese Grand Champion Pigeon - W Patterson, British Show Homer Reserve Champion Pigeon - P Murphy, Flown Homer 3rd Best Pigeon - W Patterson, Magpie 4th Best Pigeon - W Thorne, German Beauty Homer Fancy/Utility Pigeon - W Patterson, Magpie Show Homer - W Patterson, British Show Homer Flown Homer - P Murphy Junior Encouragement Awards: Michael Daley Peter-Jye McConnell Jake Wilson Silkie Feature: Champion Silkie Overall - Joseph Patterson (Junior), White Hen Reserve Champion Silkie Overall - Bernice Jannusch, Black Hen Silkie White - Joseph Patterson (junior) Silkie Black - Bernice Jannusch Silkie Partridge - Lisa Gardner Silkie Gold (Buff or Red) - Bernice Jannusch Silkie Grey or Silver - Joseph Patterson (junior) Silkie AOC - Bernice Jannusch Silkie Bearded - Bernice Jannusch Silkie Bantam AC - Joseph Patterson (junior) Silkie Large - Joseph Patterson (junior)

15 FEATHER CLUBS ASSOCIATION OF QUEENSLAND INC PAGE 15 AUSTRALIA POST STAMPS - AUSTRALIAN POULTRY BREEDS Australia Post has released a series of stamps for the Australian Poultry Breeder. They include Australian Game, Australian Pit Game and Australorp stamps. Please check with your local Post Office to see if they have any left as they are selling fast. The stamp illustrator was Kevin Stead. Australia Post Mini Sheet above and front cover to Mini Sheet Pack below Next Edition The Summer Edition will be the first for the New Year and will also be time to renew your annual subscription for the Newsletter. Results from the following shows will be included in the Summer Edition. Golden West Waterfowl Annual Show Gympie Mediterranean Feature Gatton Annual Show Blackall Annual Show Woodford Annual Show Noel Matthews Memorial Poultry Show Ipswich Twilight Show WANTED Show schedules Auction catalogues Show results Newsletter articles Changes to contact details for Club Secretaries Stewards Judges

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