POULTRY/BIRD/FOWL NIKITA COLLIER, SUPERINTENDENT

Transcription

1 POULTRY/BIRD/FOWL NIKITA COLLIER, SUPERINTENDENT Read General Rules and Animal Science General Rules. Vet Check Required. Animals being Crossed Over must pre-register by the deadline to Open Class Superintendent. RULES 1. 4-H members must be present to show their poultry in showmanship. Another 4-H member may exhibit the poultry in breed classes if necessary. 2. All poultry that do not fit in a breed standard, should be entered as a crossbred. Crossbreeds will be judged on condition, not type. Recognized breeds will be judged separately if numbers warrant. 3. All poultry must have a numbered leg band. No un-banded animals will be allowed entry. 4. Market Chickens: All breeds compete together and birds will be weighed at the Fair. 5. Eggs: Eggs should be brought to the Poultry Barn Superintendent or their representative. They will be judged on interior and exterior quality and uniformity. Judging will be Thursday. 6. Absolutely no For Sale signs and no selling of animals allowed in the barn. There will be no removal of any animals until after fair. 7. The Oregon 4-H Showmanship procedure will be used. POULTRY HERDSMANSHIP: Animals must be fed and watered, area under cage raked. Please refer to Herdsmanship rules and scorecard in Animal Science General rules * Poultry/Bird Showmanship, Jr Poultry/Bird Showmanship, Int Poultry/Bird Showmanship, Sr. CHICKEN Note: Fill the blank in the class number with the appropriate number below. 1 - Pullet, hatched this year 2 - Cockerel, hatched this year 3 - Hen, prior to this year's hatch 4 - Cock, prior to this year's hatch _0 APA Standard Bred Large Fowl# _0 Non-Standard Bred Large Fowl## _0 Cross-Bred Large Fowl### _0 APA and ABA Standard Bred Bantam _0 Non-Standard Bred Bantam _0 Cross-Bred Bantam # Breeds entered in the American Poultry Association (APA) class are based on those birds found exclusively in the APA book titled, Standards of Perfection. ## The non-apa standard bred large fowl class would include birds found in standards other than APA, like the British or Japanese Standards. ### The crossbred large fowl class would include known backyard crosses, sex links and birds associated with the OSU Animal Sciences Dept/Oregon Fryer Commission Pen of Fryers Contest Pen of Laying Hens Three hens in production. Hens should not have been shown in individual classes and counts as 1 entry. To be scored on the following criteria: visible signs of production-40pts, uniformity-30pts, condition: vigor-10pts, cleanliness- 10pts, and feathering-10pts. 1 - Young Female, hatched this year 2 - Young Male, hatched this year 3 - Old Female, prior to this year's hatch 4 - Old Male, prior to this year's hatch OTHER FOWL _0 APA Standard Bred Duck _0 Commercial Nonstandard Breed and/or Crossbred Duck _0 APA Standard Bred Goose _0 Commercial Nonstandard Breed and/or Crossbred Goose _0 APA Standard Bred Turkey

2 _0 Commercial Nonstandard Breed and/or Crossbred Turkey _0 Other (no emus or ostriches) _0 Utility _0 Doves SPECIAL - PRODUCTION You must have shown this bird in a breed class above * Poultry with Production Records * Pigeon/Dove with Pigeon/Dove Records Market Animals May have two of the same class number, not to exceed the maximum entries in General Rule #12. You must list them twice on the fair entry form. Animals may be re-weighed during judging to confirm weight. Animals falling below minimum weight will not be judged. Animals not making weight at Tuesday s weigh-in must be removed from barn by 10 p.m., Tuesday Broiler/Fryer, pen of three (56 days old at final weigh-in) 4-6 pounds live weight Roaster, Pen of three ( days old at final weigh-in) over 6 pounds live weight. * Market Pen of three - Not Intended for Sale Broiler/Fryer, (56 days old at final weigh-in) over or under live weight * Single Market Turkey Tom or Hen. Hen: born after March 1, 2011, weights between pounds. Judged on conformation, condition, and uniformity. Tom: born after March 1, 2011, weights between pounds. Judged on conformation, condition, and uniformity. Not eligible for Auction *Not eligible for State Fair Special Note: Members may bring a maximum of 2 turkeys. Turkey pen/cages are included in herdsmanship * Pigeon/Dove Showmanship, Jr Pigeon/Dove Showmanship, Int Pigeon/Dove Showmanship, Sr. PIGEONS/DOVES LOTS 1 - Young Hen _0 Homer 2 - Young Cock _0 Performing 3 - Old Hen _0 Fancy 4 - Old Cock _0 Utility _0 Doves EGGS Eggs are to be turned in at the Tuesday check-in, in the Poultry building (after check-in, eggs will be in cooler in Ag/Grange building for storage/display). On day of Poultry Conformation, member will need to bring their eggs from the Ag Grange building cooler to the Small Animal Barn for judging. Show officials will return eggs to the Ag Grange building. LOTS 1 - Chicken 2 - Duck 3 - Turkey 4 - Other Species _ 010 White Eggs, one dozen _ 020 Brown Eggs, one dozen _ 030 Other Eggs, one dozen

3 RABBIT/CAVY Marianne Velliquette, Superintendent Read General Rules and Animal Science General Rules. Vet Check Required. Animals being Crossed Over must pre-register by the deadline to Open Class Superintendent. RULES 1. 4-H members must be present to show their rabbits/cavies in showmanship. Another 4-H member may exhibit their animal in the breed classes if they are pre-approved by the rabbit/cavy superintendent. Members will carry their rabbits to the judging table and show them while they are being judged H rabbit/cavy may be disqualified for any of the following defects or ailments: Crooked feet, legs, spine, neck or tail; blindness, absence of tail or ears; pot belly, missing or buck teeth; rupture; vent disease, or infected sores. They may be placed down, but not disqualified for being over and underweight for their age class or for having other defects or ailments. All ARBA rules apply. 3. Any rabbit that has a permanent defect will be placed in the white ribbon group. Any rabbit that has a correctable problem shall, at the judges discretion, be placed in the Red or White ribbon group. 4. Tattoo number must be in the left ear of all rabbits. Tattooing will be provided upon entry for a fee of $1.00 per animal. No unmarked animals will be allowed entry. Cavy must have a tag in their left ear. 5. All rabbit/cavy s will have toenails trimmed or be disqualified. 6. Any rabbit/cavy that does not fit in a breed standard, should be entered as crossbreed. Crossbred class will be judged on condition, not breed type. 7. Absolutely no For Sale signs and no selling of animals allowed in the barn. There will be no removal of any animals until after fair. 8. Frozen water bottles are recommended for use in pens while at the County Fair. 9. Market rabbits to be judged on conformation, condition and uniformity, all breeds competing. 10. Pelts must have been taken from rabbits owned by the 4-H member during the current year and must have been skinned, stretched and prepared by the exhibitor. Pelts shall be cased (flesh side out and not cut open) and dry. They will be divided into sub-classes by weight for judging - fryer pelts, 2½ to 4 ounces; baker pelts, 4-8 ounces; and mature pelts, over 8 ounces. Freedom from holes, flesh or fat, mildew, hutch stains and general condition of the pelt will be considered as well as the density, texture, and quality of the fur. Each member is limited to a maximum of two pelts. They may be in the same class. 11. Rabbit/cavy s under 6 weeks will not be allowed in the barn. Rabbit/cavy must be at least 8 weeks old to show. Rabbit/cavy 6 to 8 weeks old allowed for doe/sow and production records. No pregnant animals. It is the responsibility of 4-H er to provide an escape proof cage. 12. Rabbit/Cavy may be placed in older age class if weight (according to ADGA standards for specific breed) is too heavy. No rabbit/cavy may be shown in a younger class. RABBIT/CAVY HERDSMANSHIP: Animals must be fed and watered, area under cage raked. Please refer to Herdsmanship rules and scorecard in Animal Science General rules. Animals must remain in the barn at all times. Weather conditions may require no handling of animals and may alter show schedule. RABBIT * Rabbit Showmanship, Junior Rabbit Showmanship, Intermediate Rabbit Showmanship Senior *Not eligible for State Fair HEAVYWEIGHT Note: Fill the blank in the class number with the appropriate lot number below Pre-Junior Doe, born after June 1, Junior Doe, born March 1 to May 31, Intermediate Doe, born Jan. 1 to Feb. 29, Senior Doe, born before Jan. 1, American 11 Creme D Argent 02 American Sable 12 Flemish Giant 03 Angora (Giant) 13 Hotot 04 Beveren 14 Lop (English) 05 Californian 15 Lop (French) 06 Champagne D Argent 16 New Zealand 07 Checkered Giant 17 Palomino 08 Chinchilla (American) 18 Satin 09 Chinchilla (Giant) 19 Silver Fox 10 Cinnamon 20 Crossbred Class to be determined by breed specifics in ARBA handbook. - Heavyweight Pre-Junior Buck, born after June 1, Junior Buck, born March 1 to May 31, Intermediate Buck, born Jan. 1 to Feb. 29, Senior Buck, born before Jan. 1, 2012 Heavyweight Lots:

4 RABBIT LIGHTWEIGHTS NOTE: Fill the blank in the class number with the appropriate lot number below. -Lightweight Junior Doe, less than 6 months old, born after March 1, Senior Doe, more than 6 months old, born before March 1, Junior Buck, less than 6 months old, born after March 1, Senior Buck, more than 6 months old, born before March 1, 2012 Lightweights Lots: 21 American Fuzzy Lop 36 Lilac 22 Angora (English) 37 Lop (Holland) 23 Angora (French) 38 Lop (Mini) 24 Angora (Satin) 39 Mini Rex 25 Belgian Hare 40 Mini Satin 26 Britania Petite 41 Netherland Dwarf 27 Chinchilla (Standard) 42 Polish 28 Dutch 43 Rex 29 Dwarf Hotot 44 Rhinelander 30 English Spot 45 Silver 31 Florida White 46 Silver Marten 32 Harlequin 47 Tan 33 Havana 48 Thrianta 34 Himalayan 49 Other Lightweight Breeds & Light- weight Crossbreds 35 Jersey Wooley Class to be determined by breed specifics in ARBA handbook. SPECIAL CLASS PRODUCTION RECORDS You must have shown this rabbit in a breed class above Doe with 4-H production records, must have kindled. Market Animals May have two of the same class number, not to exceed the maximum entries in General Rule #12. You must list them twice on the fair entry form. Animals may be re-weighed during judging to confirm weight. Animals falling below minimum weight will be moved to class Animals not making weight at Tuesday s weigh-in must be removed from barn by 10 p.m., Tuesday or moved to class or one of the Pen of 3 Fryers moved to the single Fryer class Judged on confirmation, condition and uniformity, all breeds competing (see more notes on Market Rabbits in the Columbia County Youth Livestock Auction at the end of the fair book) Fryer, 5 to 6 1/4 lbs. each, under 98 days at final weigh-in Pen of 3 Fryers, 5 to 6 1/4 lbs. each under 98 days at final weigh-in - judged on conformation, condition and uniformity Roaster Pen of 3 Roasters, 6 ½ lbs. and over each, weeks - judged on conformation, condition and uniformity * Market Pen of three Not Intended For Sale (All fryers over, or under weight) Weights and ages differ for State Fair. Not eligible for Auction. RABBIT PELTS/TANNED PRODUCTS NOTE: Fill in blank (_) with corresponding number for: 1 - Junior 2 - Intermediate 3 - Senior _ Raw Pelt, inside out tube stretched and dried _ Tanned Pelt, split at belly and tanned flat _ Tanned Rabbit Pelt, Product. Each member is limited to one product, which has been tanned and made into a usable product by the member. Each member is limited to a maximum of two pelts. They may be in the same class. They will be divided into subclasses by weight for judging fryer pelts, 2-1/2 to 4 ounces; baker pelts, 4 to 8 ounces; and mature pelts, over 8 ounces. A champion pelt will be selected.

5 CAVY * Cavy Showmanship, Jr Cavy Showmanship, Int Cavy Showmanship, Sr. *Not eligible for State Fair Note: Fill the blank in the class number with the appropriate number below. 1 - Junior Sow, born after May 1, 2012, Weight: min. 12oz. To 22 oz. 2 - Junior Boar, born after May 1, 2012 Weight: min. 12oz. To 22 oz. 3 - Intermediate Sow, born March 1 to April 30, 2012 Weight: Over 22 oz., max. 32 oz. 4 - Intermediate Boar, born March 1 to April 30, 2012 Weight: Over 22 oz., max. 32 oz. 5 - Senior Sow, born before March 1, 2012, over 32 oz. 6 - Senior Boar, born before March 1, 2012, over 32 oz _0 Abyssinian _0 Abyssinian Satin _0 American _0 American Satin _0 Coronet _0 Peruvian _0 Peruvian Satin CAVY _0 Silkie _0 Silkie Satin _0 Teddy _0 Teddy Satin _0 Texel _0 White Crested _0 Crossbred

6 SPECIAL CLASS SOW WITH PRODUCTION RECORDS You must have shown this cavy in a breed class above * Sow with 4-H Production records, must have kindled between October 2011 & May 2012 (kits must be at least 6 weeks old to be at fair, 8 weeks old to be shown individually).