DEPARTMENT 7 POULTRY Co-Superintendents: Dan Schwandt 920-763-8030; Don Schwandt 920-344-6884; Janelle Wiebelhaus-Finger 920-253-7099 Poultry members may also enter in Department 10 Class E Entry Day: Tuesday of Fair Week all entries must be checked in by 7:00pm Judging Day: Friday, 9:00am Judging Location: Small Animal Building Small Animal Auction: Saturday 4:00pm (following the Goat Show) Farm Progress Arena. Blue ribbon rabbits, poultry & other small animals with Colonel Bob Wedel, Auctioneer -Entry fee 75 PER bird ENTERED -Only one bird per entry number. -Exhibitors must attend at least 2 county project meetings and have the signature from the county poultry leader to show at the fair. -Exhibitor must be the owner of poultry shown and have cared for it during the project year. Exceptions should be brought to the attention of the Superintendent. -Exhibitor is to show their own bird at judging time. If there is a conflict, notify the superintendent & have responsible person show. -NO BIRD WILL BE JUDGED IF IT IS NOT SHOWN. -Exhibitors must furnish METAL CANS for feed and water dishes of an acceptable size. (cans must be 3 3/8 high and 3 3/8 in diameter for chickens, same size and larger for ducks, coffee cans for turkeys and geese) Cans must be clean and free of rust and labels. Unacceptable cans will be removed and you will be charged for replacements or birds will be sent home. -Exhibitor is responsible for bird s daily care (watering, feeding, and cleaning) or will be sent home. -All poultry (excluding pheasants) must be less than one year of age at the time of the fair. -Poultry project members may enter ANY Poultry Class regardless of which specific bird project they are enrolled in. -All poultry must be from a Tested, Associated, or NPIP flock and have copies to furnish superintendent with on fair entry day. See regulations under Animal Health for additional requirements. -All exhibitors must provide a copy of their USDA Premise ID Registration number. -Any birds showing signs of disease will be sent home. -Birds may NOT be changed at the fair if entered incorrectly. -All birds must be free of external parasites. -Only the superintendent will attach entry tags to the cage once everything is approved. -The order of judging will be as it is in the premium book. Superintendent has the right to consolidate classes. -Poultry members may also enter in Department 10, class E. - AWARD SPONSORS WILL BE POSTED AT THE FAIR - Standard or Large Fowl American Breeds: Buckeyes Javas Rhode Island Reds Chanteclers Jersey Giant Rhode Island White Delawares Lamonas Wyandottes Dominiques New Hampshires Hollands Plymouth Rocks Mediterranean Breeds: Anconas Leghorns Spanish Andalusians Minorcas Catalanas Sicilian Buttercups
Asiatic Breeds: Brahmas Cochins Langshans Polish Breeds: Bearded Non Bearded Continental Breeds: Barnevelders Faverolles La Fleche Campines Hamburgs Lakenvelders Crevecoevrs Houdans Maran Welsummers English Breeds: Australorps Dorkings Red Caps Cornish Orpingtons Sussex All Other Breeds: Ameraucanas Malays Sultans Araucanas Naked Necks Sumatras Aseels Old English Game Yokohamas Cubalayas Phoenix Frizzles Shamos CLASS A - CHICKENS (Large Fowl) 1. American breeds - Cockerel 2. American breeds - Pullet 3. Mediterranean breeds - Cockerel 4. Mediterranean breeds - Pullet 5. Asiatic breeds - Cockerel 6. Asiatic breeds - Pullet 7. Polish breeds - Cockerel 8. Polish breeds Pullet 9. Continental breeds (non Polish) Cockerel 10. Continental breeds (non Polish) Pullet 11. Australorps - Cockerel 12. Australorps - Pullet 13. English breeds (non Australorp) - Cockerel 14. English breeds (non Australorp) - Pullet 15. All Other Breeds - Cockerel 16. All Other Breeds - Pullet Bantam Breeds Cochin: All recognized varieties of Cochins. This does include Frizzle varieties. Feather-Legged Breeds: Booted Frizzle (feather-legged) Brahams Langshans Sultans Faverolles Silkies Single Combed Clean-Legged Breeds: Anconas Hollands Naked Necks Andalusians Japanese New Hampshires Australorps Javas Orpingtons Campines Jersey Giants Phoenix Catalanas Lakenvelders Plymouth Rock Delawares Lamonas Rhode Island Reds Dorkings Leghorns Spanish
Dutch Minorcas Sussex Frizzle (Single combed clean-legged) Rose comb clean legged Breeds: Anconas Hamburgs Rhode Islands Belgian Bearded d'anvers Leghorns Rosecombs Dorkings Minorcas Sebrights Dominiques Red Caps Game Bantams Breeds: Modern Old English All Other Comb Clean Legged Breeds: Ameraucanas Crevecoeurs Polish Araucanas Cubalayas Shamos Buckeyes Houdans Sicilian Buttercups Chanteclers La Fleches Sumatras Cornish Malays Yokohamas CLASS B - BANTAMS 1. Cochin Bantam - Cockerel 2. Cochin Bantam - Pullet 3. Feather-Legged Bantam (non Cochin)- Cockerel 4. Feather-Legged Bantam (non Cochin) - Pullet 5. Single Combed Clean-Legged Bantam - Cockerel 6. Single Combed Clean-Legged Bantam Pullet 7. Wyandotte Bantam Cockerel 8. Wyandotte Bantam - Pullet 9. Rose Combed Clean-Legged Bantam (non Wyandotte Bantam) - Cockerel 10. Rose Combed Clean-Legged Bantam (non Wyandotte Bantam) - Pullet 11. Game Bantam - Cockerel 12. Game Bantam - Pullet 13. Any Other Comb Clean Legged Bantam - Cockerel 14. Any Other Comb Clean Legged Bantam - Pullet CLASS C - DUCKS 1. Pekin Drake 2. Pekin Hen 3. Muscovy - Drake 4. Muscovy Hen 5. Any other Heavy Weight Drake 6. Any other Heavy Weight Hen 7. Any other Medium Weight Drake 8. Any other Medium Weight Hen 9. Any Light Weight - Drake 10. Any Light Weight - Hen 11. Mallard - Drake 12. Mallard - Hen 13. Any Other Bantam - Drake 14. Any Other Bantam - Hen
CLASS D - GEESE 1. Light Weight Class Gander 2. Light Weight Class Goose Hen 3. Medium Class Gander 4. Medium Class Goose Hen 5. Heavy Class Gander 6. Heavy Class Goose Hen CLASS E - EXHIBITION TURKEYS 1. Exhibition Turkey - Tom 2. Exhibition Turkey - Hen CLASS F - GAME BIRDS 1. Pair Game Birds (pheasants, quail, etc.) 2. Pair of Guineas CLASS G HOME BRED & RAISED POULTRY -Exhibitor must own the breeding pair that sires and dams the offspring exhibited as well as incubate, hatch, and raise the birds. -Questions of ownership, breeding, hatching, etc. will be resolved by the project leader. -Exhibitor that falsely identifies any bird as home bred and raised will be unable to sell, forfeit premiums, and banned from showing poultry for one year. -Home visits of flocks may be necessary to monitor project. -Birds entered in home bred and raised may not be entered in any other class. 1. Home Bred and Raised - Cockerel 2. Home Bred and Raised - Pullet Premium - Regular Judging $2.00 $1.75 $1.50 $1.25 CLASS H - COMMERCIAL POULTRY All commercial poultry must be produce of genetic lines used in poultry production industry. These are often available from commercial hatcheries and suppliers. Name of genetic line and date of hatch must be placed on the coop tag for judging. These birds are bred and shown according to poultry meat and egg production specifications. 1. Young Market Turkey Tom 2. Young Market Turkey Hen 3. Roaster, Male, 10-15 weeks old, 8-12 pounds 4. Roaster, Female, 10-15 weeks old, 8-12 pounds 5. Pen of Broilers (either Male or Female) 6-8 weeks old, 4-6 pounds each 6. Ready-to-lay pullet, white egg production line 18-21 weeks old 7. Ready-to-lay pullet, brown egg production line, 18-21 weeks old 8. Market Duck, either sex, 7-10 weeks old, 6-10 pounds CLASS I - PIGEONS & DOVES -Entry fee 75 PER bird ENTERED. -Pigeons must wear seamless year band or will be DISQUALIFIED. 1. Performing Pigeon (Roller, Tippler, Tumbler, Homer, etc.) 2. Utility Pigeon (Modain, King, Carneaus, etc.) 3. Fancy Pigeon (Fantail, Pouter, Frill, Modena, etc.) 4. Ringneck Doves (Exhibitor Must Furnish Secure Cage) Premium - Danish Judging $2.00 $l.75 $1.50 $1.25
CLASS J - SHOWMANSHIP -Exhibitor grade as of January 1 of current year. -PLEASE DO NOT list on fair entry sheet. Entry should be made on Judging Day. 1. Senior Showman (Grade 10 & Up) 2. Intermediate Showman (Grades 7-9) 3. Beginner Showman (Grades 4-6) 4. Novice Showman (First year in Showmanship) Premium - Regular Judging $3.00 $2.50 $2.00 $1.50 CLASS K - EXTERIOR EGG JUDGING -Exhibitor must also exhibit birds at fair to participate in Class K. -A clean dozen eggs will be judged on their uniformity of color, size, and shape. 1. Dozen White Eggs 2. Dozen Brown Eggs 3. Dozen Any Other Color Eggs Premium - Regular Judging $2.00 $1.75 $1.50 $1.25 THANK YOU SPONSORS FOR YOUR SUPPORT Please see superintendent if you are interested in sponsoring an award.