July 22-28, 2012

Bedford, Pennsylvania
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Department 10
Section A9
Poultry

Poultry Show is Monday, July 23 at 9:00 a.m.
GENERAL POULTRY RULES:
1.Poultry showing is only open to 4-H and FFA members in good standing and carrying a poultry project. For showmanship classes, age is determined as of January 1 of the current year.
2. All breed poultry exhibition birds must be owned by May 1st. young birds should be at least 4 months old by the time of the show. No bird can be entered into more than one division. No more than one bird per class.
3. See meat bird special rules for ownership requirements.
4. All poultry must meet health requirements of the Bureau of Animal Industry, Dept. of Ag and the owner-endorsed health certificate must accompany the entry at check in. This certificate is available from your leader, ag advisor, or at the Fair office.
5. All poultry must be banded with numbered bands.
6. Exhibitors must use the Bedford Fair Livestock Entry Form.
7. All poultry must be checked-in on the Fair grounds by noon on Sunday, July 22.
8. No animals showing signs of contagious, infectious disease or external parasites will be admitted.
9. All pens must be kept clean throughout the week. If your cage is not kept clean, or project is not cared for properly, you may be barred from future exhibtion. Exhibitors must provide feed and water bowls.
10. Record books must be up-to-date and checked prior to showing.

Health Requirements (Refer to details under Poultry Health Rules):
1. Pullorum-Typhoid Clean Testing and Verification.
2. Tested Avian influenze Clean(a negative test withing six (6) months of exhibition date).
3. Recommended vaccination for Laryngotracheitus.

 
Department 10
Section A9A
Purebred Breed Poultry
Superintendent: Craig Reasy
Committee: Chris Kaufman, Ken Zimmerman, Angie Zimmerman
I. Purebred Bantam Fowl Division
CLASS... $4 $3 $2 $1
1
 Pullets (females under 1 yr old)
2
 Cockerals (males under 1 yr old)
3
 Hens (females over 1 yr old)
4
 Roosters (males over 1 yr old)

Grand Champion Rosette & $15
Reserve Champion Rosette & $10

 
II. Purebred Large Fowl Division
CLASS... $4 $3 $2 $1
1
 Pullets (females under 1 yr old)
2
 Cockerals (males under 1 yr old)
3
 Hens (females over 1 yr old)
4
 Roosters (males over 1 yr old)

Grand Champion Rosette & $15
Reserve Champion Rosette & $10

 
III. Commercial Layer Division
CLASS... $4 $3 $2 $1
1
 Pullet
2
 Hen
Grand Champion Rosette & $15
Reserve Champion Rosette & $10
Department 10
Section A9B
Meat Poultry
Superintendent: Mark Yoder
Committee: Lois Yoder & Troy Hartman
Poultry Show is Monday, July 23 at 9:00 a.m.
Special Rules:
1. For the meat poultry classes, orders for birds will be taken in April and meat birds will be available around Memorial Day. Each Exhibitor will raise the same variety of bird over the same period of time (approximately 8 weeks at time of show). There is no limit to the number of birds you can order.
2. Each exhibitor is limited to one (1) entry of two (2) meat birds, which will be judged as a pair.
3. Birds should each weight between 5 and 12 pounds. Each bird will only be weighted once at time of entry. Weigh-in will be on Sunday evening. The average weight of the pair will determine the class assignment.
4. The first place pair of each weight division will be judged for Grand & Reserve Grand Champion.
 
Class 1 - Lightweight Market Poultry
CLASS... $4 $3 $2 $1
 
Class 2 - Middleweight Market Poultry
CLASS... $4 $3 $2 $1
 
Class 3 - Heavyweight Market Poultry
CLASS... $4 $3 $2 $1
 

Grand Champion Rosette & $15
Reserve Grand Pair Rosette & $10

 
Department 10
Section A9C
Poultry Showmanship
Special Rules:
1. Everyone participating in showmanship will receive $4 and a placing ribbon.
2. 4-H & FFA members must be showing in the Breed or Meat Poultry Show for eligibility in Showmanship classes.
3. Exhibitors will be judged on their ability to handle and examine poultry, the exhibitor's knowledge of poultry, appearance and actions. Knowledge tested will be age appropriate and consists of questions related to breeds, classes and standard care and management of poultry. A example score sheet can be found in the Scratching the Surface 4-H project book -- Level 1.
4. Showmanship will follow the breed poultry show on Monday.
 
Department 10
Section A9D
Youth Poultry Poster Contest
Special Rules:
1. This contest is for 4-H and FFA members carrying poultry projects this year..
2. Youth must place their name, age and club information on the back in the lower right hand corner.
3. One entry per exhibitor.
4. Poster must be 14" x 22" in size. All others will be disqualified.
5. Posters will be judged on neatness, overall presentation, and information.
6. Entries must be submitted to Poultry Superintendent by noon on Sunday at the poultry barn.
Class 1 - Beginner (8-10 yrs)
CLASS... $3 $2 $1
Class 2 - Junior (11-13 yrs)
CLASS... $3 $2 $1
Class 3 - Intermediate (14-16 yrs)
CLASS... $3 $2 $1
Class 4- Senior (17 yrs and over)
CLASS... $3 $2 $1
 
Department 10
Section A9E
Youth Poultry Photography Contest
Special Rules:
1. This contest is for 4-H and FFA members carrying poultry projects this year..
2. Youth must place their name, age and club information on the back of the photo related to poultry..
3. One entry per exhibitor. Photo of poultry can no be entered in another photo class at Fair.
4. All photos must be 5" x 7" and in color. No frames or mounts. Each photo entry will be placed in plastic sleeve for display.
5. Photos will be judged for clarity of picture and creative skill.
6. Entries must be submitted to Poultry Superintendent by noon on Sunday at the poultry barn.
 
Class 1 - Beginner (8-10 yrs)
CLASS... $3 $2 $1
Class 2 - Junior (11-13 yrs)
CLASS... $3 $2 $1
Class 3 - Intermediate (14-16 yrs)
CLASS... $3 $2 $1
Class 4- Senior (17 yrs and over)
CLASS... $3 $2 $1