{"id":101358,"date":"2022-08-10T13:00:38","date_gmt":"2022-08-10T17:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/?p=101358"},"modified":"2024-08-01T08:16:28","modified_gmt":"2024-08-01T12:16:28","slug":"7-ways-prepare-chicken-for-poultry-exhibition-the-fair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/7-ways-prepare-chicken-for-poultry-exhibition-the-fair\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Ways To Prepare Your Chicken For The Fair\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Across America, August means Ferris wheels, funnel cake and thrill rides. It\u2019s fair season, and fairgrounds from coast to coast are drawing thousands of attendees eager to try their hand at carnival games, feast on funnel cake and French fries, and cheer on the demolition-derby drivers. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some fair goers enjoy touring the exhibition halls to see the competitive entries in pie making, vegetable growing, and canning. Others flock to the barnyards to see the swine, steers, sheep and other entries in the animal husbandry and showmanship divisions. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you find yourself hovering by your fairground\u2019s poultry barn year after year, perhaps it\u2019s time to consider making the leap from fair goer to fair chicken exhibitor. It\u2019s not as daunting an undertaking as you may imagine. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Participating as a poultry exhibitor\u00a0 gives you the opportunity to show your beloved birds. It\u2019ll also allow you to meet other chicken keepers in your community. And who knows? Perhaps you may even bring home an award ribbon. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Intrigued? Here are seven things you should know to prepare your chicken (and yourself) for the fair. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1. Contact Your Fair\u2019s Poultry Superintendent<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Every fair division\u2014whether it\u2019s poultry, antiques or photography\u2014has a superintendent who runs their part of the show. The poultry superintendent\u2019s responsibilities include leasing the exhibition equipment, hiring blood testers, arranging for the judges and registering exhibitors. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Because they need to know how many show cages to rent, the majority of poultry superintendents make pre-registration mandatory. You\u2019ll want to reach out to your fair\u2019s poultry superintendent to find out when the deadline to register your chicken for the fair is. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The superintendent can also tell you: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">what the cost per bird is<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">when you can check in your birds<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">whether you or a fair volunteer will be responsible for feeding and watering your chicken, as well as and egg collecting<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">when you can pick your birds up<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Contact your fair office to request your poultry superintendent\u2019s name, phone number and email address. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2. Pick Up a Copy of Your Fair\u2019s Premium<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Every fair publishes a premium, or fair book, which lists the entire events schedule, all the competitive classes and subdivisions, words of welcome from the fair director, and photos from previous years. Exhibitioners view the premium as a trusted guidebook. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ask your fair office if they can mail you a premium. The fair\u2019s web site may have a PDF version available to download and print. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Local feed, farm-supply and gardening stores may also have a limited number of fair books to distribute. My advice is to go through the entire premium carefully\u2014and with a trio of neon-colored highlighters. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Use <strong>green<\/strong> (for \u201cGo!\u201d) to highlight the division you will definitely enter. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A <strong>yellow<\/strong> highlighter can mark categories you need to give a little more consideration before entering. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Orange<\/strong> can outline exhibits you\u2019d like to see but are not entering (at least not this year). <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Believe it or not, color coding your premium will help calm any anxiety you might feel as a first-time exhibitor. Plus, it will aid in organization. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Read more: <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/how-can-i-get-my-chickens-into-show-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Want to get your chickens into show business? Check out these tips.<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3. Decide Upon Your Entries<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Now that you know which exhibition categories you\u2019d like to enter, it\u2019s time to select what chicken (or chickens) to bring to the fair. This is typically done months before the fair, but it\u2019s okay if there are only weeks until show time. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you have a backyard flock, you\u2019ll have an easy time selecting your show birds. If you run a small-scale farm, you\u2019ll need to spend some time amongst your flock to determine which birds to enter. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Remember that poultry exhibition is not a beauty pageant. It\u2019s an examination to determine which birds most closely embody the <a href=\"https:\/\/amerpoultryassn.com\/store\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Standards of Perfection (SOP)<\/a> for their breed. If you are unfamiliar with your breed\u2019s SOP, it\u2019s vital that you learn them as soon as possible, as the SOP will clearly define what the judges will look for. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Familiarizing yourself with the SOP will ensure you don\u2019t enter an Orpington with off-color shanks, a hard-feathered Silkie, or an overweight Cochin. If you can\u2019t get a hold of a copy of the latest SOP\u2014it\u2019s updated yearly\u2014check online at your breed\u2019s national club or association site. With the SOP as your guide, choose your exhibition birds. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">4. Pamper Your Poultry<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For the weeks leading up to fair check-in, treat your chicken competitors as if they were royalty (which may well be the status quo). If at all possible, separate them from the rest of your flock\u2014and each other. The last thing you want is a pecking-order injury.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Ensure your competition squad has clean shavings, fresh water and nutrient-rich rations. Inspect their talons and trim, file and buff them to remove jagged edges, chips and overgrowth. Check each bird\u2019s beak for overgrowth as well, and carefully trim and file any away. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Carefully remove any broken feathers. A day or two prior to the fair, bathe your chicken in a tub of lukewarm water with a no-more-tears baby shampoo. Use a blow dryer on low to dry and fluff out your chicken\u2019s feathers. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you have an old silk scarf or silk pajama, use this to \u201cpolish\u201d your bird\u2019s feathers. Something about silk brings out the shine in feathers, especially black feathers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5. Prepare a Care Package<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You won\u2019t need to pack a suitcase for your chicken\u2019s time away from home. But you will need a few things for a successful exhibition-barn stay. <\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">First and foremost are show cups. These small, plastic bowls interconnect with show-cage wiring, which hold cups in place, elevated off the cage floor. You\u2019ll use these cups to hold your bird\u2019s food and water. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Next is a place for your bird to sleep on. Show cages are not equipped with perches. Furthermore, they tend to be stacked, so litter and straw is impractical. I\u2019ve had great success with disposable nestbox liners. Your bird can scratch and shape it into a soft bed to use for the duration of their stay. And they can be easily removed and shaken out should they become messy. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Finally, you\u2019ll want to pack a backpack or tote with an airtight container filled with your flock\u2019s chicken feed. Familiar food will lessen your bird\u2019s stress. Plus there are no guarantees that the fair will provide chicken rations. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You may also want to pack a jug of water, since exhibition-hall water sources tend to be mobbed by other animal owners. You\u2019ll keep this backpack or tote in your car, ready to bring to the poultry hall every day.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Read more: <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/how-to-show-your-chicken-at-a-poultry-exhibition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Here&#8217;s where to start when showing your poultry at exhibitions.<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">6. Time to Go!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Quite possibly the worst part of poultry exhibition is transporting your birds. Somehow, you\u2019ll need to put each chicken in a small, enclosed carrier and listen to them freak out as you drive to the fairgrounds. To be honest, I\u2019m not sure who gets more stressed out, the chickens or the humans. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hard-sided, individual pet carriers make excellent transporters. They are easy to clean and well ventilated, and they allow your bird to see out. I use rabbit carriers, which have individual cubbies with dividers to keep animals isolated yet together. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I\u2019ve seen exhibitors bring their birds in cardboard boxes, in Rubbermaid totes and in soft-sided cat carriers. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whichever conveyance you choose, make sure to protect your car\u2019s interior by putting down a heavy-duty tarp prior to loading your birds. You may also want to have a friend or relative sit in the back to comfort the chickens as you drive \u2026 or to have them drive as you sit with your birds, reassuring them with your voice. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">7. Checking In<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Even if you are pre-registered, expect a long line at check in. Each individual bird must be blood tested by an NPIP tester or avian veterinarian to ensure it is not infected with pullorum or fowl typhoid. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Occasionally, fairs also test for highly pathogenic avian influenza. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once your bird\u2019s health status has been approved, the poultry superintendent will assign you a show cage and hand you a show card to place on the cage exterior. Occasionally, the show card may have been filled out for you by the superintendent. More than likely, you\u2019ll need to fill it out for yourself. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Write clearly in print, not cursive. The judges will use the information on the card to identify your bird and will write their score and notes in the designated section. Show cards commonly ask for your bird\u2019s breed, variety and age\/gender (pullet or cockerel for birds less than a year old; hen or cock for birds older than one year). <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Double check your information. I\u2019ve seen birds disqualified for having the wrong variety (\u201cNOT AN AMERAUCANA\u201d), wrong color (\u201cBLUE, NOT GREY\u201d) and gender (\u201cNOT A PULLET\u201d). <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If there\u2019s room on the show card, add your bird\u2019s name (\u201cHi! I\u2019m Sweetheart!\u201d). This won\u2019t sway the judges to your chicken, but fair goers will love it. Make sure you hang your show card high enough on your cage\u2019s exterior so that your bird doesn\u2019t tear it to shreds. It never hurts to ask the poultry superintendent for a spare card, just in case. Better to ask them now, when they have the show cards in hand, than in four days, when they have to take time away from the exhibition to search for a spare. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Now, Enjoy the Show<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once your bird is settled, you can relax and enjoy the fair! Okay, you\u2019ll probably spend most of your time at the poultry exhibition, looking at all the other chickens, taking note of breeds that interest you and evaluating your direct competition. A lot of poultry exhibitors also chat with each other, trying to determine which bird will win the coveted Best in Show. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Be sure to check in on your chicken in the morning and in the evening to ensure she has plenty of water and to pull any eggs. Arrive extra early on competition day to quickly inspect your bird before the judges arrive. You won\u2019t be allowed in the exhibition hall during judging, so go have a fresh-squeezed lemonade, take a stroll through the funhouse, and try your luck throwing darts at balloons before going back for the results. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At the very least, you and your chicken will have enjoyed the entire fair exhibition experience. And maybe, just maybe, there will be a rosette hanging on your chicken\u2019s show cage. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s fair season! 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