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. 731 500 001* Poultry/Bird Showmanship, Jr 731 500 002 Poultry/Bird Showmanship, Int. 731 500 003 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 731 101 0_0 APA Standard Bred Large Fowl# 731 101 1_0 Non-Standard Bred Large Fowl## 731 101 2_0 Cross-Bred Large Fowl### 731 102 0_0 APA and ABA Standard Bred Bantam 731 102 1_0 Non-Standard Bred Bantam 731 102 2_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. 731 200 010 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 731 103 0_0 APA Standard Bred Duck 731 103 1_0 Commercial Nonstandard Breed and/or Crossbred Duck 731 104 0_0 APA Standard Bred Goose 731 104 1_0 Commercial Nonstandard Breed and/or Crossbred Goose 731 105 0_0 APA Standard Bred Turkey
731 105 1_0 Commercial Nonstandard Breed and/or Crossbred Turkey 731 106 0_0 Other (no emus or ostriches) 732 104 0_0 Utility7 7 32 105 0_0 Doves SPECIAL - PRODUCTION You must have shown this bird in a breed class above. 731 600 010* Poultry with Production Records 732 200 010* 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. 731 300 010 Broiler/Fryer, pen of three (56 days old at final weigh-in) 4-6 pounds live weight 731 300 020 Roaster, Pen of three (56-112 days old at final weigh-in) over 6 pounds live weight. *731 300 030 Market Pen of three - Not Intended for Sale Broiler/Fryer, (56 days old at final weigh-in) over or under live weight 731 300 050* Single Market Turkey Tom or Hen. Hen: born after March 1, 2011, weights between 14-24 pounds. Judged on conformation, condition, and uniformity. Tom: born after March 1, 2011, weights between 20-35 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. 732 500 001* Pigeon/Dove Showmanship, Jr. 732 500 002 Pigeon/Dove Showmanship, Int. 732 500 003 Pigeon/Dove Showmanship, Sr. PIGEONS/DOVES LOTS 1 - Young Hen 732 101 0_0 Homer 2 - Young Cock 732 102 0_0 Performing 3 - Old Hen 732 103 0_0 Fancy 4 - Old Cock 732 104 0_0 Utility 732 105 0_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 731 40_ 010 White Eggs, one dozen 731 40_ 020 Brown Eggs, one dozen 731 40_ 030 Other Eggs, one dozen
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. 2. 4-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 761 500 001* Rabbit Showmanship, Junior 761 500 002 Rabbit Showmanship, Intermediate. 761 500 003 Rabbit Showmanship Senior *Not eligible for State Fair HEAVYWEIGHT Note: Fill the blank in the class number with the appropriate lot number below. 761 1 010 Pre-Junior Doe, born after June 1, 2012 761 1 020 Junior Doe, born March 1 to May 31, 2012 761 1 030 Intermediate Doe, born Jan. 1 to Feb. 29, 2012 761 1 040 Senior Doe, born before Jan. 1, 2012 01 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 761 1 050 Pre-Junior Buck, born after June 1, 2012 761 1 060 Junior Buck, born March 1 to May 31, 2012 761 1 070 Intermediate Buck, born Jan. 1 to Feb. 29, 2012 761 1 080 Senior Buck, born before Jan. 1, 2012 Heavyweight Lots:
RABBIT LIGHTWEIGHTS NOTE: Fill the blank in the class number with the appropriate lot number below. -Lightweight 761 1 100 Junior Doe, less than 6 months old, born after March 1, 2012 761 1 110 Senior Doe, more than 6 months old, born before March 1, 2012 761 1 120 Junior Buck, less than 6 months old, born after March 1, 2012 761 1 130 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. 761 200 000 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 761 300 050. Animals not making weight at Tuesday s weigh-in must be removed from barn by 10 p.m., Tuesday or moved to class 761 300 050 or one of the Pen of 3 Fryers moved to the single Fryer class 761 300 010. 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). 761 300 010 Fryer, 5 to 6 1/4 lbs. each, under 98 days at final weigh-in 761 300 020 Pen of 3 Fryers, 5 to 6 1/4 lbs. each under 98 days at final weigh-in - judged on conformation, condition and uniformity 761 300 030 Roaster 761 300 040 Pen of 3 Roasters, 6 ½ lbs. and over each, 13-15 weeks - judged on conformation, condition and uniformity *761 300 050 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 761 400 01_ Raw Pelt, inside out tube stretched and dried 761 400 02_ Tanned Pelt, split at belly and tanned flat 761 400 03_ 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.
CAVY 762 500 001* Cavy Showmanship, Jr. 762 500 002 Cavy Showmanship, Int. 762 500 003 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. 762 101 0_0 Abyssinian 762 102 0_0 Abyssinian Satin 762 103 0_0 American 762 104 0_0 American Satin 762 105 0_0 Coronet 762 106 0_0 Peruvian 762 107 0_0 Peruvian Satin CAVY 762 108 0_0 Silkie 762 109 0_0 Silkie Satin 762 110 0_0 Teddy 762 111 0_0 Teddy Satin 762 112 0_0 Texel 762 113 0_0 White Crested 762 114 0_0 Crossbred
SPECIAL CLASS SOW WITH PRODUCTION RECORDS You must have shown this cavy in a breed class above. 762200001* 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).