Bedford County Fair Premium Book

Department 10 SECTION A9 POULTRY
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. 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 20th. 8. No animals showing signs of contagious, infectious disease or external parasites will be admitted. 9. Shavings will be provided. 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. 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: Mark Yoder
Committee: Lois Yoder, Karen and Gary Miller
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
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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

Department 10 SECTION A9B MEAT POULTRY
Superintendent: Gerald Mowry
Committee: Gale Mowry, Brian & Denise Mowry

Special Rules: 1. For the meat poultry classes, orders for birds will be taken in April and meat birds will be available in mid-May. Each Exhibitor will raise the same variety of bird over the same period of time (approximately 10 weeks). 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 afternoon. 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