DIVISION 3 Rabbits & Poultry

DIVISION 3 Rabbits & Poultry Rabbit Superintendent: Bernadette Raguse; 701-793-9251 bmragu@gmail.com Assistant Rabbit Superintendent: Rochelle Allen; 218-979-8965 fanta_z240@yahoo.com Poultry Superintendent: Louise Tegtmeier; 701-484-9369 [h]; 701-371-2667 [c]; louise@ourfarmstead.com Small Pet Superintendent: Clarice Geising degu23@gmail.com Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1-7pm Entry for all Poultry, Rabbit and Small Pet Entries and Displays 5-8pm Entry for all Poultry, Rabbit and Small Pet Entries and Displays 9am Rabbit & Sm Animal Judging *Showmanship to follow Veggie Car 4:00pm Small Pet Show 5:00pm Poultry Showmanship Morton Building 11:30pm Rooster Crowing Contest Morton Building 1:15pm Human Crowing Contest Morton Building 2-4pm Egg citing Activities for Kids 2-4pm Rubber Ducky Morton Building 13 14 4pm-7pm Animals to be picked up 15 16 17 18 19 Small Animals may leave after 8pm. NO DRIVING UP TO BUILDINGS ON SUNDAY FOR PICKUP! Exhibitors Please Note All animals will be exhibited for the full six days of the fair plus entry day and judging day. Late registration by prior arrangement with superintendent ONLY. NO REGISTRATION OR ENTRY S ACCEPTED IN BUILDINGS, THEY MUST BE ENTERED AND PAID THRU FAIR OFFICE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PURPOSE OF THE FAIR IS TO PRESENT AN EXHIBITION FOR THE PUBLIC. RULE NUMBER 10 ON THE NEXT PAGE WILL BE ENFORCED. Because entries will be computerized, any changes made in division, class, lot or variety after July 4, 2014 will be considered a late entry and double fees will apply. All fees must be paid to the Fair office before animals will be judged. July 8-13, 2014 RedRiverValleyFair.com Page 27

EXHIBITOR DIVISIONS: YS Youth 18 years of age & under as of the date of show. May be a member of 4-H, FFA, or not. Rabbit Show is Monday, July 7, 2014 (exhibitors need to be present); Poultry Show is Tuesday, July 8, 2014 (exhibitors need NOT be present except for showmanship). AS Adults - Exhibitors 19 years of age & over as of the date of the show. Rabbit Show is Monday, July 7, 2014 (exhibitors need to be present); Poultry Show is Tuesday, July 9 (exhibitors need NOT be present except for showmanship). Option: Youth may choose to compete with the adults; however, entries MUST be different animals from their youth entries. Please use separate entry forms if choosing this option. GENERAL RULES for all small animals ENTRY CARE 1. Check the bulletin board near Morton & offices for any changes in the schedules, etc. 2. Entries are to be made on forms furnished by the Red River Valley Fair and are to be paid in full at the time entry is made to the Fair office. 3. Entry fees for all sections, $1.00 per entry (unless otherwise specified for some contests) 4. Make remittance to: Red River Valley Fair, PO Box 797, West Fargo, ND 58078-0797. 5. Refunds: Once registered, there will be no refunds on entry fees after July 1 st. 6. All entries must be made in the name of the exhibitor and must be the bona fide property of the exhibitor. 7. Youth exhibitors (YS) may only show two animals per class and lot. Those showing in the youth division must pre-register to ensure availability of cages and pens. Youth exhibitors may show rabbits in either division; however no rabbit may be shown in more than one division. Rabbits exhibited by Cass County 4H members may be judged additionally for Cass County Achievement Days separate entry forms will be available to Cass County 4H members. 8. Those youth wishing to show in the adult/open show instead of youth must follow the same rules as the other open/adult class exhibitors. 9. Upon arrival, all entries are subject to inspection by the Red River Valley Fair. Cage cards may be picked up from the superintendent at time of inspection. Any animal deemed ill or unacceptable for display will be removed. 10. Late arrivals of exhibits must have prior approval of the show superintendent in order to be eligible for premium money or awards. If not approved prior to arrival, entry fees will be double. This includes For Sale animals. 11. All animals and birds that come into grounds must be entered and left for display during the fair. 12. Sale animals leaving early must be replaced immediately with a similar type or premium will be forfeited. 13. There is an entry limit of 50 birds per family in the poultry section. 14. No parking will be allowed inside the fairgrounds, all parking in designated parking lots outside the fairgrounds. 15. Exhibitors are responsible for the care and feeding of their rabbits unless other provisions are made ahead of time. The Fair volunteers will assist in feeding and water of rabbits, please contact superintendent if assistance is desired. 16. The Fair will furnish cages and wood chips for rabbit and poultry exhibits. Straw is not allowed in buildings. In case of more entries than available cages, early entries will be given first chance at cages. 17. Feed, Feeders, and waterers for rabbits must be provided by exhibitors. The Fair will furnish water for all entries. 18. Exhibitors must furnish their own padlocks for cages if desired. 19. The Fair volunteers will feed, water, and care for poultry and pigeons, using non-medicated ration courtesy of Hubbard Feeds, Inc. of Grandin. If a special diet is desired, exhibitors must provide feed and written instructions to poultry superintendent. Water containers will be provided for chickens; however, waterfowl containers should be provided by exhibitor. 20. If cages are not kept clean, owners will be requested to remove their animals and will forfeit any entry fees and premiums. Sick animals must be removed immediately by owners. 21. All animals must be kept in the Morton & Foltz buildings and cannot be carried around the fairgrounds. 22. Animals can be transported between a vehicle and the building in the most direct route possible. Any exhibitor failing to follow this rule may forfeit their premium money. 23. Anyone carrying an objectionable animal on the grounds other than in the Morton & Foltz buildings will be asked to remove the animal from the premises. JUDGING 24. All classes listed as any other will be judged together. If four or more of the same breed and/or color are shown, then a separate class may be made for them. 25. In absence of competition in any division or class, judges shall award prizes only where worthy. 26. Animals shown in pens or pairs may not be shown as individuals and individuals may not be shown in pair or pens. 27. Rabbits and Poultry shown in breed classes may not be shown in market classes and vice versa. 28. Inferior animals or birds not true to breed will be disqualified from judging. AWARDS 29. Trophies and/or rosettes may be given to best of breed and best in show. 30. Stickers may be used in place of Ribbons. 31. Animals that leave before release time without prior approval by the show superintendent will forfeit premiums 32. Standard Premiums for Rabbit & Poultry departments (unless otherwise specified): Blue -$3.00; Red - $2.00; White - $1.00 33. Premium checks will be mailed within 45 days from the close of the Fair. July 8-13, 2014 RedRiverValleyFair.com Page 28

SPECIAL CONTESTS RUBBER DUCKY RACES Saturday, July 12, 2-4pm Morton Building All Special Contest Open To Everyone DECORATED EGG CONTEST Sunday July 6, 2014 1-7pm or Monday July 7, 5-8pm Morton Building (Green & White). DEPARTMENT 3: Poultry Special Division Class: 9006 Judging: Wednesday July 9. 2014. Anyone can enter, you do not need to own or exhibit poultry. Contestant will decorate genuine egg(s) in a pleasing display (eggs may be store bought). No Entry Fee. Limit 3 entries per exhibitor. Prizes will be awarded for a creative, beautifully decorated egg. Ribbons will be awarded ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ HUMAN CROWING CONTEST Thursday, July 10, 2014 Morton Building (Green & White) Judging: Contest begins at 1:15pm No Entry Fee. Prizes will be awarded in the following categories: Best imitation - Adult Most humorous Crow Youngest participant Longest crow BUNNY HOP CONTEST Tuesday - Sunday Best imitation Youth Best likeness of a rooster Oldest participant Loudest crow Open to the public. No Entry Fee. Prizes will be awarded. BUNNY CAR RACES / VEGGIE CAR RACES Tuesday - Sunday Open to the public. No Entry Fee. Prizes will be awarded. Contestants choose which pine derby bunny car they want to win the race and off we go! How much hot air do you have? Open to the public. Rubber Ducky s, straws, and other supplies will be provided to contestants. No Entry Fee. One entry per exhibitor. Prizes will be awarded. This Contests Open To Exhibitors Only SMALL ANIMAL POSTER CONTEST Special Division Class: 9007 : 01. Small Pet Poster 02. Rabbit Poster 03. Poultry Poster Exhibitors who create an information poster will be judged on the quality and creativity of the poster. This contest is not limited Rabbits and Poultry others may enter. All judging of the posters regardless of species will be judged in the Rabbit Department. No Entry Fee. Ribbons will be awarded DIVISION 281: POULTRY SHOWMANSHIP: Judging on Tuesday, July 8; 5:00 PM No Entry Fee. Standard premiums awarded. Overall Grand and Reserve Champions will be selected from the winners in each class. 4-H dress code is not necessary for the RRV Fair show. 4-H members must wear 4-H clothing (white, gray, yellow or green Shirts with 4-H emblem, dark or jean bottom) on Achievement Days only. Exhibitor age on show date 01. Youngster (under 8 yrs.) 02. Junior (8-10 years) 03. Intermediate (11-14 yrs.) 04. Senior (15-19 yrs.) ~~~~~ DIVISION 282: Adult Poultry Showmanship (AS) To follow Poultry Showmanship (DIVISION 281) 01. Adult (age 19 & over) - following youth showmanship if time allows No Entry Fee. Prizes will be awarded (contest open to all adult exhibitors). July 8-13, 2014 RedRiverValleyFair.com Page 29

Rabbit Superintendent: Bernadette Raguse bmragu@gmail.com 701-793-9251 Exhibits will be caged in the. Entry Fee: $1.00 per exhibit In addition to standard premiums: Grand Champion, Rabbit (Youth & Adult)..$5.00 Reserve Champion, Rabbit (Youth & Adult)..$4.00 Ribbons to Division/Breed Champions Grand & Reserve Champions will also receive a rosette and/or trophy. Six-Class Rabbits: These are rabbits that, due to their size as adults, have intermediate age class (6-8months of age). DIVISION 108 American DIVISION 109 Beveren DIVISION 110 Californian DIVISION 111 Champagne D Argent DIVISION 112 Checkered Giant DIVISION 113 American Chinchilla DIVISION 114 Giant Chinchilla DIVISION 115 Giant Angora DIVISION 116 Cinnamon DIVISION 117 Crème D Argent DIVISION 118 Flemish Giant DIVISION 119 English Lop DIVISION 120 French Lop DIVISION 121 New Zealand DIVISION 122 Palomino DIVISION 123 Satin DIVISION 124 Silver Fox DIVISION 125 Any other Purebred DIVISION 126 Breed WOOL (class 07) DIVISION 127 Breed FUR (class 08) 01. Senior Buck (over 8 months) 02. Senior Doe (over 8 months) 03. Intermediate Buck (6-8 months) (6-Class ONLY) 04. Intermediate Doe (6-8 months) (6-Class ONLY) 05. Junior Buck (under 6 months) 06. Junior Doe (under 6 months) 07. Wool 08. Fur Four-Class Rabbits: These rabbits are smaller as adults, and do not have an intermediate age class. DIVISION 128 DIVISION 129 DIVISION 130 DIVISION 131 DIVISION 132 DIVISION 133 DIVISION 134 DIVISION 135 DIVISION 136 DEPARTMENT 1 - RABBITS American Sable English Angora French Angora Satin Angora Belgian Hare Britannia Petite Standard Chinchilla Dutch Dwarf Hotot DIVISION 137 DIVISION 138 DIVISION 139 DIVISION 140 DIVISION 141 DIVISION 142 DIVISION 143 DIVISION 144 DIVISION 145 DIVISION 146 DIVISION 147 DIVISION 148 DIVISION 149 DIVISION 150 DIVISION 151 DIVISION 152 DIVISION 153 DIVISION 154 DIVISION 155 DIVISION 156 DIVISION 157 DIVISION 158 English Spot Florida White Fuzzy Lop Harlequin Havana Himalayan Hotot Jersey Wooly Lilac Lionhead Holland Lop Mini Lop Netherland Dwarf Polish Rex Mini Rex Rhinelander Silver Silver Marten Tan Any other Purebred Crossbreed (Youth Show Only) 01. Senior Buck (over 6 months) 02. Senior Doe (over 6 months) 03. Junior Buck (under 6 months) 04. Junior Doe (under 6 months) DIVISION 159; Market Rabbits Market class rabbits must meet breed standards. They may not be shown in any breed division listed above. Market rabbits are judged on meet quality. 09. Individual small fryer, 3-5 lbs, up to 10 weeks 10. Pen of three small fryers, 3-5 lbs, up to 10 weeks Pens of three must be same breed & variety (color) 11. Individual large fryer, 5-8 lbs under 6 months 12. Stewer, 8 lbs & over, older than 6 mos. DIVISION 160; Youth Rabbit Showmanship (YS) Judged: Tuesday, July 8, 2014 6 PM No Entry Fee. Overall Grand & Reserve Champion will be selected from the winners in class. Trophy or Rosette given to overall. 4-H dress code is not necessary for the RRV Fair show. 4-H members must wear 4-H clothing (white, gray, yellow or green Shirts with 4-H emblem, dark or jean bottom) on Achievement Days only. Exhibitor age on show date July 8 th 2014 01. Youngster (under 8 years) 02. Junior (8-10 years) 03. Intermediate (11-14 years) 04. Senior (15-19 years) DIVISION 161; Adult Rabbit Showmanship (AS) 01. Adult (age 19 & over) Tuesday, July 8 th (if time allows) No Entry Fee. Open to all adult exhibitors. Judging will be after regular show, if time allows. Prizes will be awarded. July 8-13, 2014 RedRiverValleyFair.com Page 30

Poultry Superintendent: Louise Tegtmeier, lousie@ourfarmstead.com 701-371-2667 (c) Exhibits will be caged in the Morton Building (Green & White). Entry Fee: $1.00 per exhibit In addition to standard premiums: Best of Show Poultry (Grand Overall Youth & Adult together) $5.00 Reserve Best of Show Poultry (Overall Youth & Adult together) $4.00 Grand Champion, Chicken (Youth & Adult separate) $3.00 Reserve Champion, Chicken (Youth & Adult separate) $2.00 Grand Champion, Production Chicken (Youth & Adult separate) $3.00 Reserve Champion, Production Chicken (Youth & Adult separate) $2.00 Grand Champion, Other Than Chicken (Youth & Adult separate) $3.00 Reserve Champion Other than Chicken (Youth & Adult separate) $2.00 (Only one of these awards can be given to any individual entry.) Ribbons to Division/Breed Champions *LIMIT OF 50 BIRDS PER FAMILY If exhibitor doesn t know division and Class, bring the exhibit in on entry day for identification; however, please make an effort to guess probable Division on your entry form. Market exhibits will include individuals and pens. Market exhibits include those birds judged according to meat, egg-production, or other marketing value (such as feathers for fly-tying). Except where otherwise noted, poultry pens of three should be same breed and sex birds, and as near to same size & color as possible. Chickens Large Fowl: DIVISION 201 American: (Buckeye, Chanticler, Delaware, Dominque, Holland, Java, Jersey Giant, Lamona, New Hampshire, Plymouth Rock, Rhode Island, Wyandotte) DIVISION 202 Asiatic: (Brahma, Cochin, Langshan) DIVISION 203 Continental: (Campine, Crevecoeur, Faverolle, Hamburg, Houdan, La Fleche, Lakenvelder, Polish) DIVISION 204 English: (Australorp, Cornish, Dorking, Orrington, Redcaps, Sussex) DIVISION 205 Mediterranean: (Ancona, Andalusian, Catalana, Leghorn, Minorca, Sicilian Buttercup, Spanish) DIVISION 206 All Other Standard: (Ameraucana, Araucana, Aseel, Cubalaya, Frizzle, Malay, Modern Game, Naked Neck, Old English Game, Phoenix, Shamo, Sultan, Sumatra, Yokohama) DIVISION 207 Production Chickens, Meat Quality Use Classes 7, 9, & 11 DIVISION 208 Production Chickens, Egg Layers Use Classes 8, 10 & 12 Bantam: DEPARTMENT 2 - POULTRY DIVISION 211 Single Comb Clean-Legged: (Ancona, Andalusian, Australorp, Campine, Catalana, Delaware, Dorking, Frizzle, Holland, Japanese, Java, Jersey Giant, Lakenvelder, Lamona, Leghorn, Minorca, Naked Neck, New Hampshire, Oprington, Phoenix, Plymouth Rock, Rhode Island, Spanish, Sussex) DIVISION 212 Rose Comb Clean-Legged: (Antwerp Belgian [d Anvers], Dominique, Hamburg, Leghorn, Minirca, Redcap, Rhode Island, Black Rosecomb, Sebright, Wyandotte DIVISION 213 Other Combs Clean-Legged: (Arcadia, Buckeye, Buttercup, Chanticleer, Cornish, Crevecoeur, Cubalaya, Houdan, La Fleche, Malay, Polish, Shamo, Sicilian, Sumatra,Yokohama) DIVISION 214 Feather-Legged: (Cochin, Faverolle, Frizzle, Langshan, Silkie, Sultan) DIVISION 215 Miscellaneous: (Any other Purebred Bantam Breed not listed above) DIVISION 216 Crossbreed Bantam Individual: (Not eligible for Grand or Reserve. Use Class 13) Classes for All Divisions (Except 206, 207 & 216): 01. Cock (over 1yr) 02. Hen (over 1yr) 03. Cockerel (under 1yr) 04. Pullet (under 1yr) 05. Breeding Trio (1 cock, 2 hens, over 1yr) 06. Young Pen (1 cockerel, 2 pullets, under 1yr) Classes for Divisions 206, 207 & 216 Only: 07. Purebred Market Individual 08. Purebred Egg-Producer Individual 09. Crossbred Market Individual 10. Crossbred Egg-Producer Individual 11. Market Pen of 3 12. Egg Producer Pen of 3 13. Any other Crossbred Chicken (judged on feather quality) Divisions Other Than Chickens Ducks DIVISION 221 Heavy: (Aylesbury, Muscovy, Pekin, Rouen) DIVISION 222 Medium: (Buff Orrington, Cayuga, Crested Swedish) DIVISION 223 Light: (Campbell, Magpie, Runner) DIVISION 224 Bantams: (Call, East India, Mallard) DIVISION 225 Crossbreed: Not eligible for Grand or Reserve (Use Class 7) Geese DIVISION 231 Heavy: (African, Embden, Toulouse) DIVISION 232 Medium: (American Buff, Pilgrim, Saddleback Pomeranian, Sebastopol) DIVISION 233 Light: (Canada, Chinese, Egyptian, Tufted Roman) Turkeys DIVISION 241 All turkeys compete in one Division (Beltsville Small White, Black Slate, Bourbon Red, Bronze, Narragansett, Royal Palm, White Holland, Rio Grande) DIVISION 251 Pigeons/Doves: (Croppers, Doves-any color, German Toy, Modena, Pouter, Racing, Roller, Trumpeter) DIVISION 252 Utility Breed (Squab) [Market Value only Use Class 7] Other Poultry DIVISION 261 Guineas DIVISION 262 Pheasants (enter at your own risk) DIVISION 263 Quail (any standard-size breed) DIVISION 264 Quail (Button) July 8-13, 2014 RedRiverValleyFair.com Page 31

DIVISION 265 Any Other Poultry Not Listed in Premium Book (Grouse, Partridge, Peacock, etc.). Classes for All Other Than Chicken Divisions 01. Adult Male (over 1yr) 02. Adult Female (over 1yr) 03. Young Male (under 1yr) 04. Young Female (under1yr) 05. Adult Male Trio (over 1yr) 06. Young Female Trio (under 1yr) 07. Production (Market Quality) EGGS Entry Date: Sunday July 6, 2014; 1-7pm Monday July 7, 2014; 1-3pm Shown in. Judged: Tuesday Morning July 8, 2014 (Exhibitor need not be present) Entry Fee: $1.00 Age Groups Youth & Adult judged separately Standard Premiums apply. Over All Grand Champion:. $3.00 Over All Reserve Champion:..$2.00 Class Ribbons will also be awarded. *Exhibitors may show in more than one division. Exhibitors are limited to one exhibit per class. Exceptions might be granted by superintendent. Eggs to be shown in an egg carton, one dozen per exhibit. Partial dozens may be admitted upon approval of poultry superintendent. Points of eggs should be shown in carton. *Judging is based on cleanliness; shell quality and uniformity of color, size, and shape of eggs. Small Pet Superintendent: Clarice Geising No Entry Fee Required Exhibits will be caged in the Awards: Ribbons will be awarded DIVISION 301 Guinea Pigs (Cavies) DIVISION 302 Gerbils DIVISION 303 Hamsters DIVISION 304 Pet Rabbits DIVISION 305 Any Other Pet (Mouse, rat, etc.) 01. Individual Pet Female 02. Individual Pet Male degu23@gmail.com DIVISION 306 Caged Bird (Canaries, Parakeets, Doves) DEPARTMENT 3 SMALL PETS 01. Single Bird 02. 2 Pair (Male and Female DIVISION 271 Chicken Eggs White 272 Chicken Eggs Brown 273 Chicken Eggs Other Color 01. Jumbo/Extra Large 02. Large 03. Medium 04. Bantam DIVISION 274 Non-Chicken Eggs 01. Duck 02. Goose 03. Grouse 04. Guinea 05. Partridge 06. Peacock 07. Pheasant 08. Pigeon 09. Quail standard 10. Quall, Button 11. Turkey 12. Any other eggs July 8-13, 2014 RedRiverValleyFair.com Page 32