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2024 Cowlitz County Fair
Location: Poultry Barn
Open Class Poultry
Department O
Superintendent:
Pam Watson – (360) 430-6912
Assistant Superintendent: Alicen Partridge
Entry Fees:
There is no entry fee for this department
Link for the entry can be found in the downloadable PDF. Register via the link starting Saturday, June 1, 2024 through 9:59 pm PST on Monday, July 1, 2024.
In Time:
Animals accepted Tuesday, July 23, 2024 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Please see animal ingress maps on Fair website for directions on how to bring your animal to the Fair.
Release Time:
Exhibitors will be released from 6:00 am to 12:00 pm, noon, Sunday, July 28.
Specific Rules:
1. Exhibitors should read General Rules and Regulations and Livestock Department Rules found in the 2024 Exhibitor Handbook.
2. All birds must be clean and healthy from any disease or parasites or they will be refused entry by Superintendent or any assigned Judge. The Superintendent reserves full authority to bar from competition any entry which is too mature/immature, diseased or otherwise unworthy of the breed it represents.
3. All birds will be leg banded for the purpose of owner identification and judging. The leg band number should be provided at time of registration.
4. The latest editions of the “Standard of Perfection” will be the guide for the Judges in awarding prizes for poultry and waterfowl.
5. Do not enter birds that have been vaccinated for contagious diseases within 30 days of the show.
6. No “FOR SALE” signs will be allowed on exhibits or in the building.
7. Only barn management, judges and owners will be allowed to handle birds.
- Feed will be supplied thanks to a generous donation from Tractor Supply and birds will be fed and watered by show management.
9. The Fair will use every precaution in its power to protect the exhibits, but it will not be responsible for injury, loss or damage by theft, fire or otherwise.
10. The term “Poultry” shall include ducks, geese, guineas, chickens, turkeys, pea fowl, and quail.
11. Hen, cock or old means one year or older. Pullet, cockerel, or young means less than one year, but at least sixteen (16) weeks old.
12. All birds must be at least sixteen (16) weeks old.
13. Animal must be in possession and care of owner at least one (1) month prior to Fair opening day.
14. This is an APA sanctioned show.
15. Entries will be judged according to the American Poultry Association Standard of Perfection.
16. The decisions of the Judges are final.
17. The same bird may not be shown in the Open Class and 4-H competition.
18. Open classes will be permitted three entries in each lot within each breed, or at the discretion of the Superintendent.
19. Champion Rosette will be awarded at the discretion of the Judge.
20. Larger cages are available upon request, ie. Double coop, tall/long coop for bantams with long tails.
21. Limited space available on a first come first served basis.
Show Schedule:
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 9:00 am – Type followed by Egg Judging
Premiums:
Divisions A through D:
Classes 1-4: Blue = 17 points Red = 15 points White = 11 points
Classes 5-14: Blue = 25 points Red = 20 points White = 15 points
Classes 15-18: Blue = 20 points Red = 15 points White = 10 points
Division E: Blue = 15 points Red = 10 points White = 5 points
Division F: Blue = 17 points Red = 15 points White = 11 points
Division G: Blue = 15 points Red = 9 points White = 6 points
Division H: Blue = 25 points Red = 15 points White = 10 points
Division I: Points to be assigned by Superintendent and/or Judge
Division J: 1st = 100 points 2nd = 75 points 3rd = 50 points 4th = 25 points
Prize awards shall be paid by check, or in cash if under $10 total, issued by the Cowlitz County Fair office as soon as all entry records are received and processed, and payment can be reasonably made. All points are worth 15 cents each, unless stated otherwise. Checks must be cashed within 60 days of the date of issue; otherwise, funds will be forfeited back to the Fair. The Fair Office must be notified of any errors on the check within 60 days of issue.
Special Awards:
Superintendent’s Award
Best of Show Award – Fallen Moon Livestock & Dahlias
Reserve Best of Show Award – Fallen Moon Livestock & Dahlias
Best Waterfowl Award – TBA
Best Bantam Award – Fallen Moon Livestock & Dahlias
Reserve Best Bantam Award – Fallen Moon Livestock & Dahlias
Best Pigeon Award – TBA
Best Large Fowl – Fallen Moon Livestock & Dahlias
Reserve Best Large Fowl – Fallen Moon Livestock & Dahlias
Best in Class – Rosette
Best of Breed – Rosette
Best Other Poultry – Rosette
Best Eggs – Trophy provided by the Watson Family
Reserve Best Eggs – Trophy provided by the Watson Family
Junior Champion – Rosette
Champion – Rosette
Reserve Champion – Rosette
Grand Champion – Rosette
Reserve Grand Champion – Rosette
American Poultry Association (APA) Member Recognition – ribbons, pins, certificates or points:
An APA Medal may be awarded to the Champion Bird in each of the following classes or when ten (10) or more birds are judged in the class:
Large Chickens: American, Asiatic, English, Mediterranean, Continental and All Other Standard Breeds
Bantams: Modern Game, Single Comb Clean Legged (other than game), Rose Comb Clean Legged, All Other Combs Clean Legged and Feather Legged.
Ducks: Heavy, Medium, Light and Bantam
Geese: Heavy, Medium and Light
Turkeys: All compete in one class
Guineas: All complete in one class
Certificate Awards: certificates will be given for each of the following:
Grand Champion Large Chicken – When twenty-five (25) or more are judged
Reserve Grand Champion Large Chicken – When twenty-five (25) or more are judged
Grand Champion Bantam – When fifty (50) or more are judged
Reserve Grand Champion Bantam – When fifty (50) or more are judged
Grand Champion Duck – When twenty-five (25) or more are judged, excluding bantam ducks
Reserve Grand Champion Duck – When twenty-five (25) or more are judged, excluding bantam ducks
Grand Champion Goose – When ten (10) or more are judged
Reserve Grand Champion Goose – When ten (10) or more are judged
Grand Champion Turkey – When ten (10) or more are judged
Reserve Grand Champion Turkey – When ten (10) or more are judged
Grand Champion Guinea – When ten (10) or more are judged
Reserve Grand Champion Guinea – When ten (10) or more are judged
Junior Champion Large Chicken – Rosette
Junior Champion Bantam – Rosette
Junior Champion of Ducks, Geese and Turkeys Combined – Rosette
Juniors need not be members to receive these Junior awards
Best of Breed Ribbons have been furnished to the show. Winners of these ribbons need not be APA Members.
Division A: OPEN YOUTH LARGE FOWL
Division B: OPEN CLASS LARGE FOWL
Division C: OPEN YOUTH BANTAM POULTRY
Division D: OPEN CLASS BANTAM POULTRY
Classes:
Chickens – Use the Classes and Lots Immediately Following and Specify Breed and Variety
1. Cockerel
2. Pullet
3. Cock
4. Hen
5. Young Trio – 2 pullets, 1 cockerel
6. Old Trio – 2 hens, 1 cock
Lots:
Large Fowl Classes:
1. American Class
2. Asiatic Class
3. English Class
4. Continental Class
5. Mediterranean Class
6. All Other Standard Breeds
Bantam Classes:
7. Games: Modern, American and Old English Game Bantam
8. Single Comb Clean Leg Bantam
9. Rose Comb Clean Leg Bantam
10. Feather Leg Bantam
11. All other Comb Clean Leg Bantam
Classes:
Turkeys – Use the Classes Immediately Following and Specify Breed and Variety
7. Young Tom
8. Young Hen
9. Old Tom
10. Old Hen
Geese – Use the Classes Immediately Following and Specify Breed and Variety
11. Young Gander
12. Young Goose
13. Old Gander
14. Old Goose
Ducks – Use the Classes Immediately Following and Specify Breed and Variety
15. Young Drake
16. Young Duck
17. Old Drake
18. Old Duck
Division E: OPEN CLASS EGGS
Classes:
1. Set of three (3) Small White Eggs – minimum weight 18 oz.
2. Set of three (3) Medium White Eggs – minimum weight 21 oz.
3. Set of three (3) Large White Eggs – minimum weight 24 oz.
4. Set of three (3) Jumbo White Eggs – minimum weight 30 oz.
5. Set of three (3) Small Brown Eggs – minimum weight 18 oz.
6. Set of three (3) Medium Brown Eggs – minimum weight 21 oz.
7. Set of three (3) Large Brown Eggs – minimum weight 24 oz.
8. Set of three (3) Jumbo Brown Eggs – minimum weight 30 oz.
9. Set of three (3) Small Tinted Eggs – minimum weight 18 oz.
10. Set of three (3) Medium Tinted Eggs – minimum weight 21 oz.
11. Set of three (3) Large Tinted Eggs – minimum weight 24 oz.
12. Set of three (3) Other Eggs – specify species
Division F: PIGEONS AND DOVES
Use the Classes Immediately Following and Specify Breed and Variety
Classes:
1. Old Cock
2. Young Cock
3. Old Hen
4. Young Hen
Division G: MISCELLANEOUS FOWL (Pheasant, Quail, Guinea, Pea Fowl)
Classes:
1. Female (Specify species, breed, variety, and age)
2. Male (Specify species, breed, variety, and age)
Division H: MISCELLANEOUS FOWL – GROUP
Class:
1. Trio – 1 male, 2 females (Specify species, breed, variety, and age)
Division I: DEMONSTRATIONS
Classes:
1. Live Bird Demonstration – Points to be determined by Judge
2. Other Exhibits or Demonstrations Pertaining to Poultry – Points to be determined by Judge
Division J: HERDSMANSHIP
Class:
1. Poultry Herdsmanship – Points to be assigned by Superintendent
Membership Information:
The American Poultry Association invites you to become a member. Adult members receive the yearbook and are eligible to earn Master Exhibitor points at sanctioned shows. All members receive the quarterly and are eligible for the awards at this show. The minimum number of Master Exhibitor points for a qualified win at this show is five (5).
Adult Dues: $25.00 for one (1) year or $65.00 for three (3) years
Junior Dues (Must be 18 and under): $20.00 for one (1) year or $50.00 for three (3) years
Please remit payment in US dollars and send to:
The American Poultry Association
P.O. Box 9
Lucasville, OH 45648
The American Bantam Association invites you to become a member.
Individuals, Couples, Families and Partners Dues:
1 Year: $25.00
3 Years: $70.00
Please send payment to:
American Bantam Association
PO Box 127
Augusta, NJ 07822
Revised: 5/24/2024 MW
