71st ANNUAL WINTER SHOW FEBRUARY 2 4, 2018 ACE PAVILION, MODESTO JUNIOR COLLEGE 1900 BRINK AVENUE MODESTO, CALIFORNIA Don Nelson Don Karasek Mike Sayre JUDGES Ben Porter Jamie Carson Lew Cunningham ENTRY POSTMARK FRIDAY JANUARY 20, 2018 Mail entries to: BRIDGET RIDDLE 3030 ORESTIMBA ROAD, NEWMAN, CA 95360 406-253-7944 chopped50@hotmail.com
President s Message For those who have participated before welcome back and to all the newbies we hope you enjoy the show. PPBA takes pride in using some of the top judges in the country and we provide competition in all classes that is the best in the west. We hope you will come and show with us and enjoy the weekend. We have a new host hotel this year, the Ramada. We understand they will be under construction during our show this year, so please forgive us, but it will be awesome for our future shows. In addition they are building a new ball room which will host our future banquets, but for this coming show we will not have a banquet. I apologize for this and we look forward to bringing it back next year. Anthony E. Rose PPBA BOARD OF DIRECTORS President Anthony E. Rose, Vice President Dale Anderson Directors: Samantha Downey, Cyndi Hill, Walt Leonard, Bridget Riddle, Sarah Bullock, Heather Rose, Chris Tamayo, Jan James, Jim Sallee Recording Secretary Samantha Downey, Membership Secretary Ronda Solano-Lim, Treasurer Melinda Hammond, Chicken Wire Editor Peter Ovalle. TERMS USED ON THE ENTRY FORM: C (COCK) MALE BIRD OVER 1 YEAR OLD, H (HEN) FEMALE BIRD OVER 1 YEAR OLD K (COCKEREL) YOUNG MALE BIRD UNDER 1 YEAR P (PULLET) YOUNG FEMALE UNDER ONE OT (OLD TRIO) ONE C AND 2 H'S OF THE SAME BREED AND VARIETY, YT (YOUNG TRIO) ONE K AND TWO P'S OF THE SAME BREED AND VARIETY
2018 SHOW COMMITTEE SHOW SUPERINTENDENT ASST SUPERINTENDENT SHOW SECRETARY ASSISTANT SHOW SECRETARY YOUTH ACTIVITIES BREEDER S RAFFLE TABLE RAFFLE VENDORS & MEETS SALES ROOM Bruce Sherman Mark Keller, Dale Anderson, Daniel Fry-Shaw Bridget Riddle Janice Key Ronda Solano-Lim The Keller Family Marcia and Samantha Downey Chris Tamayo Alan Clark, Steve Orique and Kiernan Klovers 4-H SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2018 2:00 PM Buildings open for coop in 6:00 PM Elk Stew and chicken soup will be provided by Bridget Riddle 9:00 PM Building closes SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2018 7:00 AM Building open 8:30 AM Breeder Raffle judging 8:45 AM Judges & clerks meeting 9:00 AM Judging begins, Youth activities begin (judging & quiz) 9:00 AM Showmanship check in deadline 10:00 AM Showmanship begins for all classes 2:00 PM Youth Activities end (Judging & Quiz) 3:00 PM Breeder s Raffle 3:30 PM Table Raffle 4:30 PM Junior Champion Row Judging 5:00 PM Building closes SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2018 8:00 AM Building opens 8:30 AM Judging of Champions 9:30 AM Awards Presentation 10:30 AM ALL BIRDS MUST BE REMOVED
SHOW RULES MAIL ENTRIES TO: BRIDGET RIDDLE: 3030 ORESTIMBA ROAD, NEWMAN, CA 95360 406-253-7944 - chopped50@hotmail.com DUE DATE: ENTRIES MUST BE POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN Saturday JANUARY 20, 2018. LATE ENTRIES MAY BE RETURNED E-MAIL ENTRIES must have payment postmarked no later than Saturday January 20, 2018 to be accepted ENTRY FEES: $4.00 per bird, double coops at the discretion of the club (large male birds only), $10.00 per trio (same breed, variety and age). There is a $5.00 exhibitor fee to help defray the set up and clean up costs. NO CHANGES AFTER THE DEADLINE LEG BANDS: All entries received in the show room must be leg banded. Band numbers are not required on the entry form. At the time of coop-in ***PLEASE*** note the leg band on the coop tag. DISEASE: Any bird showing evidence of infectious or contagious disease will be removed from the show room and isolated. FEEDING/WATERING: Each exhibitor (or their representative) will be responsible for feeding and watering their birds. Feed is provided. PRIOR TO JUDGING only exhibitor number shall appear on coop tags. An exhibitor list will be included in the exhibitor s packet. After judging an exhibitor may add their name, address, etc. to the tag. HANDLING OF BIRDS No persons other than the owner, show officials and judges shall be allowed to handle exhibits or feed/water without the owner s permission. PREMIUMS All premiums from Breed Clubs and individuals are accepted in good faith. JUDGING will be by comparison with the latest edition of THE ABA BANTAM STANDARD and the APA STANDARD OF PERFECTION. SECURITY PPBA will not be responsible for theft, loss or accidents to exhibits. Locks left on cages may be cut or exhibit not judged. NO EXHIBITS WILL BE ALLOWED TO LEAVE ON SATURDAY. No dogs will be allowed in the show hall with the exception of service dogs and they will remain on the cement walk area. BIO-SECURITY COMMITTEE: The following are members of this committee: Samantha Downey, Walt Leonard, Bonnie Sallee and Bruce Sherman. Contact any member if you see a problem. PLEASE LEAVE SICK BIRDS AT HOME!
OPEN AWARDS GRAND CHAMPION OF THE SHOW name engraved on the Lowell Sherman Memorial Plaque and $100.00 RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION OF THE SHOW $50.00 AWARD FOR BEST AND RESERVE BANTAM, BEST AND RESERVE LARGE FOWL AND BEST AND RESERVE WATERFOWL AWARD FOR BEST AND RESERVE OF CLASS IN THE FOLLOWING: BANTAM CLASSES: Modern Game, Old English Game, Single Comb Clean Legged, Rose Comb Clean Legged, All Other Comb Clean Legged, Feather Legged, Bantam Duck, LARGE FOWL CLASSES American, Asiatic, Continental, English, Mediterranean, All Other Standard Breeds, WATERFOWL CLASSES: Light, Medium and Heavy Duck, Light, Medium and Heavy Goose TURKEY CLASS AND GUINEA CLASS CHAMPION LARGE TRIO $50 BANTAM TRIO $50 JUNIOR AWARDS The following awards are made available by the generosity of YOSEMITE FARM CREDIT. THANK YOU! AWARDS TO CHAMPION AND RESERVE OF SHOW, BEST AND RESERVE BANTAM, BEST AND RESERVE LARGE FOWL AND BEST AND RESERVE WATERFOWL AN AWARD FOR BEST AND RESERVE OF CLASS IN THE FOLLOWING: BANTAM CLASSES: Modern Game, Old English Game, Single Comb Clean Legged, Rose Comb Clean Legged, All Other Comb Clean Legged, Feather Legged, Bantam Duck LARGE FOWL CLASSES American, Asiatic, Continental, English, Mediterranean, All Other Standard Breeds WATERFOWL CLASSES: Goose and Duck other than Bantam Duck TURKEY CLASS and GUINEA CLASS
Serama Table Top Show A SCNA sanctioned Serama Tabletop Show. Traditional, Ayam, Silkied and Frizzled Classes. OPEN AND YOUTH SHOW. ENTRY FEES: $4.00 per bird plus a $5.00 exhibitor fee (all exhibitors must pay this fee), Deadline to enter is January 20, 2018. Find entry forms online at www.wildwestseramas.com. SERAMAS ENTERED IN THE PPBA SHOW WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO COOP OUT UNTIL SUNDAY MORNING AFTER THE CHAMPIONS ARE PICKED. Special OEGB Awards for 2018 This year we have special awards for the OEGB group Steve Burns Memorial Awards OPEN Juniors Champion OEGB - $100 Jr. Champion OEGB - $100 Reserve OEGB - $50 Jr. Reserve Champion OEGB - $50 SPECIAL MEET APA & ABA Belgain Bearded D Anver REGIONAL MEETS North American Leghorn Club DISTRICT MEETS Society for Preservation of Poultry Antiquities Sebright Club of America Belgain Bearded D Uccle STATE MEETS Plymouth Rock Fanciers Club of America Japanese Bantam Breeders Association Wyandotte Breeders of America Modern Game Bantam Club of America American Brahma Club United Orpington Club Old English Game Bantam Club ***AWARDS FOR ALL BREED CLUB MEETS WILL BE POSTED AT THE SHOW WHEN WE GET THE INFORMATION FROM THE BREED CLUBS)**
Dominique Club of America Western Sub-National There will be awards for Best and Reserve of Breed for Dominique bantams and large fowl in both Open and Junior, and also for DCA members who use Dominiques for showmanship. Dominique Club of America c/o Vince Cooper, 2123 Southern Road, Sanford, NC 27330 You can join DCA through the club web site, dominiqueclub.org Ameraucana Alliance Club Meet With 3 or more bantam exhibitors in the Open Show we offer a Best of Breed Ribbon. With 3 or more large fowl exhibitors in the Open Show we offer a Best of Breed Ribbon. With 5 or more bantam exhibitors in the Open Show we also offer a Reserve of Breed Ribbon. With 5 or more large fowl exhibitors in the Open Show we also offer a Reserve of Breed Ribbon. In Junior Competition we offer a ribbon for Best of Breed bantam & Best of Breed large fowl. Only club members are eligible for awards offered by the club and Ameraucana Exhibitor Points. Members receive quarterly Ameraucana Newsletters and are registered members of the Ameraucana Forum. Yearly dues are $10 (Newsletters Emailed) or $15 (Newsletters mailed). Go to our website for more details and a membership form or request one from: John W Blehm Secretary/Treasurer, 4599 Lange Road, Birch Run MI 48415.
APA Egg competition Judging Criteria 1. Shell Color: 6 point possible. Does shell color conform to APA breed standard? This is not applicable of eggs from mix ancestry. 2. Shape: 3 points possible. Are they too elongated, too small, too rounded? 3. Texture: 2 points possible. - Matt 0 points - Satin 1 point (Shell should feel smooth to the touch all over). - Bright 2 points (Bloom and appearance will only be present with freshness). 4. Uniformity: 3 points possible. How closely do eggs match each other? Total possible points 14 In case of ties, judging becomes more detailed. Exhibitor Entry # APA EGG JUDGING CARD Color of egg and Breed Score Shell Color: (6 points possible) Shape: (3 points possible) Texture: (2 points possible) Uniformity (3 points possible) Total Score
APA National Egg Show Rules An Egg Show Champion will be chosen from the top eggs in each class of the main egg competition. Main Egg Competition - One entry consists of a group of 3 eggs. - Open and Junior in each division. - Judging Criteria: Shell color (when breed standard has stated color, variation from this is penalized), Shape, Texture, Uniformity. - Entries shall note the breed of eggs, non standard (not recognized by APA), mix or unknown ancestry. Divisions - Large Eggs Breed, Non-Standard or mix noted on entry card. Classes: White, Brown, or other colors (speckled or mottled entered by background color). - Bantam Eggs Breed or Non-Standard noted on entry card. Classes: White, Brown, or other colors (speckled or mottled entered by background color). - Waterfowl eggs Breed or Non-Standard noted on entry card. Classes: White, brown, or other colors (speckled or mottled entered by background color). - All Other Eggs Emu, Turkey, etc. Classes: White, brown, or other colors (speckled or mottled entered by background color). Painted Egg Competition - 1 egg consists of one entry. Multiple entries accepted. - Open and Junior (please note age category: 5-7yrs, 8-11 yrs, 12-16 yrs.). - Egg must be hard boiled or blown. - Egg is painted or inked. NO adornment or decorations added. - Some type of upright support recommended. - Egg must be painted/inked by exhibitor. Decorated Egg Completion - 1 egg consists of one entry. Multiple entries accepted. - Open and Junior (please note age category: 5-7yrs, 8-11 yrs, 12-16 yrs.). - Egg must be hard boiled or blown. - Egg is to be adorned or decorated, but may have paint added. - Outline of egg must be recognizable. - Egg decoration must be created by the exhibitor. Exhibitors in egg competition are NOT required to enter birds. They may enter in egg competition only. There is a entry fee charge of $4 for the first entry and $3 for each entry after that.
PPBA YOUTH ACTIVITIES (ALL YOUTH ACTIVITES WILL BE IN THE BUILDING ANNEX) IF YOU ARE SHOWING BIRDS YOU ALSO MUST CHECK IN AT THE YOUTH ACTIVITIES TABLE BEFORE 9:00AM SHOWMANSHIP JUDGES: MINI Spencer Demera, NOVICE Amanda Acuff, JUNIOR Asia Solano_Lim, INTERMEDIATE Donald Barger, SENIOR Gary Agajanian SHOWMANSHIP - ALL CLASSES WILL BEGIN AT 10:00 AM SATURDAY. Please check in by 9:00 AM Cost is $5.00 pre-registration or $10.00 for registration at the show. On site registration must be done before 9:00 AM. NO SAME DAY REGISTRATION AFTER 9:00 AM. Uniforms are not required, but competitors will be scored on neatness. Bird used in showmanship may not be entered in the show. Divisions are: Mini (ages 5-8), Novice (9 & up, never having shown before), Junior (ages 9-11), Intermediate (ages 12-13) and Senior (ages 14 through the year in which you turn 19). STANDARD OF PERFECTION KNOWLEDGE QUIZ - Saturday 9AM - 2PM The quiz is open book. All you need are your APA and ABA Standards. We will have some copies of standards available if you don t have one! Age classes: 8 & under, 9-11, 12-13, 14-19. Ribbons will be awarded, in each age group to 5th place. JUDGING CONTEST - Saturday 9AM-2PM Come and judge 4 classes of purebred exhibition poultry! Judge and fill out your score sheet. Winners & class placing reasons will be posted at 1PM. Age classes: MINI 8 & under, JUNIOR 9-11, INTERMEDIATE 12-13 and SENIOR 14-19. Ribbons will be awarded, in each age group to 5th place. For questions concerning the youth activities please call Ronda Solano-Lim at 916-997-7908.
THE SALES AREA The sales area will be under the supervision of the Keirnan Klovers 4-H Club Sales cages will be provided for members of the PPBA only and must be paid in advance with the entry form. YOU MUST INCLUDE YOUR PPBA DUES. SALE CAGES WILL BE LIMITED SO PLEASE include payment for membership with entry if you want sale cage(s). SALE CAGE Cost is $10 per hole WHEN SENT WITH YOUR ENTRY. THE COST OF A SALES CAGE AT THE SHOW WILL BE $15. No more than 5 bantams or 3 standard fowl in a single cage. PPBA will provide large cage(s) for turkeys and geese. Please note on entry. Cages must be paid for in advance with entry. Cage cards will be provided to all purchasers of space at check-in. Cage card including price of birds should be placed on cage(s) prior to placing birds in cage(s). Selling birds outside of the sales room is prohibited. No out of car selling unless you are delivering birds sold prior to the show. All birds must be purebred and healthy. Sale birds will be checked by an APA judge for quality and must meet standard qualifications set by club in order to be sold. Owners are responsible for the sale and feeding/ watering of their own stock unless an authorization form has been signed giving Kiernan Klovers permission to sell their birds. There is a 10% sales fee for selling the birds, and feeding and watering them. Authorization Forms will be available in the sales room. Boxes will be for sale in the Sales Room for a nominal fee. Neither PPBA nor Kiernan Klovers will be responsible for lost or stolen birds. On Sunday, we request the sales area be promptly vacated at the conclusion of the show. All birds must be removed from the sales area no later than 10AM on Sunday. CALIFORNIA NATIONAL This show is a recognized POINT MEET for the California National Show Year 2017-2018. Anyone who is a member of a California Poultry Club is eligible to enroll and compete for the Exhibit of Merit and Breed Fanciers awards. Points will be awarded to an exhibitor for their 6 highest scoring recognized shows. Cost to join is $10.00. No points will be awarded for wins of shows prior to enrollment. For more information, contact: Chris Tamayo at (916) 508-5550.
ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS THE SNACK BAR will open Saturday morning with items for breakfast followed by lunch items. BREEDER S RAFFLE CHALLENGE Judging Saturday 8:30 AM Raffle Saturday 3:00 PM Cash awards FOR THE TOP RAFFLE BIRDS ARE AS FOLLOWS: BEST TRIO $100 2ND BEST TRIO $50 3RD BEST TRIO $ 25 BEST PAIR $25 TABLE RAFFLE Marcia Downey has been collecting awesome items for the raffle. Do not miss your opportunity to win some of them! You need not be present to win but you are responsible for picking up any items won. We do appreciate any items donated for the raffle. PPBA S FAMOUS CALIFORNIA WINE RAFFLE Saturday 7:00 p.m. During social hour back at the hotel If you have a favorite bottle of wine you would like to donate to this raffle, please bring it. Thank you
SHOW LOCATION AND DIRECTIONS ACE Pavilion, Modesto Junior College West Campus 1900 Brink Ave, Modesto, CA 95351 Traveling North on 99: Take the Briggsmore Exit, turn left, go across the overpass, make a right hand turn before the light at the bottom of the overpass onto Collegiate Lane. Make a left on Student Center Dr. and follow this to the new ACE Pavilion. Traveling South on 99: Take the Briggsmore Exit, turn right, go across the overpass, make a right hand turn before the light at the bottom of the overpass onto Collegiate Lane. Make a left on Student Center Dr. and follow this to the new ACE Pavilion. LODGING Ramada- Modesto, California. 209-577-3825 Mention you are with the CHICKEN SHOW to get the special rate. Reservations must be made by Thursday January 17. The address of the hotel is: 1720 Sisk Road, Modesto, CA 95350 Rooms are $89 plus tax per night. PLEASE SUPPORT THIS HOTEL AS THEY ARE OUR HOST HOTEL AND OFFER UP EXTRAS FOR US BEING SO.
This image cannot currently be displayed. A BIG THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS FOR SUPPORTING THE PPBA WINTER SHOW. YOSEMITE FARM CREDIT RETAIL LOCATION: 9 TH AND G STREETS, MODESTO, CA 95353 209-529-4223 Modesto Milling 142 Linley Avenue, Empire, CA 95319 209-523-9167 Fax: 209-523-3968 Volkman Seed Factory Ceres, CA 800-635-9359 512 Metz Road King City, CA 800-573-1416