*Denotes State Fair Entry
Purple, $3; Blue, $2; Red, $1.50; White, $1
All poultry entries must be pre-entered at the Extension office by the deadline. An exhibitor may enter a maximum of eight live exhibition poultry in classes G07002-G070032 and G070036-G070039. An exhibitor may also enter a maximum of two pens of each production class (i.e. Egg Production, Broilers, or Production Turkeys) for a total of 14 live entries. There is no limit to the number of live exhibition entries per class (more than one poultry can be shown in the same class, but the total number of live exhibition poultry per exhibitor cannot exceed eight and total number of production classes cannot exceed six). Pens of three will count as one entry. An exhibitor may enter a maximum of two pens of three broilers, two production turkeys, and two pens of three egg production. All entries in each class will be presented to the judge together. Each exhibitor is expected to be present during judging. The exhibitor will show the poultry at the designated judging area where it will be judged according to its entered class based upon its breed characteristics outlined in the most current American Standard of Perfection, unless otherwise stated.
Two substitutions to pre-entry registration per exhibitor are permitted on fair check in day. These substitutions can be substitutions to the exhibitor's entries for Outstanding Poultry Award. Other substitutions to the Outstanding Poultry Award designated classes are not allowed. All poultry shown must be on an ID sheet due to the Extension office by June 15. All exhibition poultry and static entries excluding Egg Quality, Broilers, Egg Production pens and Production Turkeys will be brought to the fair on poultry check in day and remain housed in the poultry barn until poultry release day. Egg Quality, Broilers, Egg Production pens and Production Turkeys will be brought to the designated judging area, judged and released the same day as the poultry show, but the entry must be confirmed the day of poultry check in. All poultry must be owned by the exhibitor by June 15 and be free of parasites or disease. If symptoms exist they may be asked to be remove them from the premises.
Exhibitors that are 11 years old and older are eligible for the Outstanding Poultry Exhibitor Award. Each exhibitor will designate up to 9 classes on the online pre-fair entry site to be scored toward this award. In addition to the 9 designated classes, an exhibitor's Showmanship placing will be included in the overall score in determining the Outstanding Poultry Exhibitor Award. Points will be awarded according to ribbon placings, class reserve and champions, division reserve and champions, and reserve and best in show.
Youth for the Quality Care of Animals Training: Exhibitors in beef, dairy cattle, goats, sheep, swine, and market poultry (including production turkeys) must have received Quality Assurance training or testing through a UNL Extension program by the date set by the Extension Office. Anyone not completing the Q.A. training will be ineligible to exhibit at the Buffalo County Fair. Completion of training will be certified by a Buffalo County Extension Educator.
Production Poultry — Egg production pens shall consist of three “matching” pullets or hens. Egg production pullets or hens should be currently laying and of the same breed, color, size, and will be judged based upon production qualities and uniformity. They do not need to be a breed recognized by the American Poultry Association Standard of Perfection. Each pen of three will county as one entry. A limit of two pens of egg production per youth can be entered.
Broiler production pens shall consist of three “matching” broilers that are 6 to 8 weeks old. Broiler pens should be of the same sex and size and will be judged based on overall condition, meat production qualities and uniformity. Broilers must be ordered and purchased through the Buffalo County Extension Office to be eligible for show. At show day each broiler in the pen of three must weigh between 5.4 and 6.73 lbs. if 6 weeks of age, 6.95 and 8.22 lbs. if 7 weeks of age or 8.42 and 9.54 lbs. if 8 weeks of age. Exceeding or not meeting the weight ranges will be an automatic lowering of one ribbon placement. Each pen of three will count as one entry. A limit of two pens of broilers per youth can be entered.
Production Turkey — A Turkey Production Pen will consist of one male or one female turkey. Production turkeys must be ordered and purchased through the Buffalo County Extension Office to be eligible for show. Turkeys will be judged on overall condition and meat production qualities and weigh a minimum of 12 pounds. Not meeting the weight minimum will result in an automatic lowering of one ribbon placement. Each pen will count as one entry. A limit of two production turkeys per youth can be entered.
Herdsmanship duties are the responsibility of the exhibitor. Exhibitors are responsible for feeding and watering their own poultry. Exhibitors are expected to keep the exhibit area orderly, neat, clean and attractive. They are expected to be courteous to other exhibitors and visitors. All exhibitors are expected to clean their area before removing animals from the exhibit building. 4-H Poultry will be released at 5 p.m. Sunday, July 30.
Buffalo County also follows State Fair rules and guidelines.
Dress Code — The same dress code applies to poultry that applies to livestock and will be strictly enforced. Show coats will NOT be permitted. Long-sleeved white shirts will be permitted. The dress code requirements will be for the regular show and showmanship.
LARGE FOWL CLASSES
*G070002 American (Plymouth Rock, Jersey Giant, Wyandotte, New Hampshire Red, Rhode Island Red)
*G070003 Asiatic (Cochin, Brahmas, Langshan)
*G070004 English (Cornish, Orpington, Australorps, Sussex, Dorkings)
*G070005 Mediterranean (Leghorn, Buttercup, Minorca)
*G070006 Continental (Polish, Hamburg, Campines, Faverolles, Houdan)
*G070007 Other Standard Breeds (Naked Neck, Game, Sumatra, Araucanas, Ameraucanas)
BANTAM CLASSES
*G070008 Game Bantam
*G070020 Old English and American Game
*G070009 Single Comb Clean Legged (Plymouth Rock, Leghorn, Japanese, Rhode Island Red, Orpingtons, New Hampshire)
*G070010 Rose Comb Clean Legged (Rosecomb, Wyandotte, Sebright, Leghorn, Belgian Bearded D’Anver)
*G070011 All Other Comb Clean Legged (Polish, Cornish, Houdan, Sumatra)
*G070012 Feather Legged (Silkie, Cochin, Brahma, Belgian Bearded D’Uccle, Langshan)
WATERFOWL DUCK
*G070013 Heavy Duck (Perkin, Rouen, Alyesbury Muscovy)
*G070014 Medium Duck (Swedish, Buff, Crested, Cayuga)
*G070015 Light Duck (Runner, Khaki, Campbell, Magpie)
*G070016 Bantam Duck (Call, Mallard, East Indie, Wood Ducks, Mandarin)
GOOSE
*G070030 Heavy Goose
*G070031 Medium Goose
*G070032 Light Goose
PRODUCTION CLASSES
*G070033 Production Turkey
*G070034 Pen of Broilers
*G070035 Pen of Egg Production
TURKEY, PIGEONS, DOVES AND OTHER
G070036 Turkey
G070037 Pigeon/Dove
G070038 Other
NON-STANDARD
G070039 Poultry which do not meet breed standards, crossbreeds, or unrecognized breeds may be entered into the Non-Standard class. Entries are not eligible for the Outstanding Poultry Exhibitor Award.
EGG QUALITY
Purple, $3; Blue, $2; Red, $1.50; White, $1
Exhibits in classes G070052-G070055 must be on the pre-entry form prior to fair. An exhibitor may enter a maximum of 3 entries with each entry consisting of a clutch of 4 eggs from the same breed of poultry. There is no age division for this category. These exhibits must be declared at the same date and time as check-in day for poultry, with the actual eggs brought in the day of the poultry show. Eggs must come from poultry that is owned by the exhibitor. Eggs will be judged together in each class regardless of the egg color based upon the egg clutch's quality, cleanliness, and uniformity in size and color.
G070052 Chicken Large Fowl Eggs
G070053 Chicken Bantam Eggs
G070054 Waterfowl Eggs
G070055 Other Poultry Eggs (guinea, peafowl, etc.)
GENERAL
Purple, $2; Blue, $1.50; Red, $1; White, $0.50
Exhibits in classes G070040 through G070048 must be entered at the same date and time as entry day for poultry. All exhibits must be on pre-entry form prior to fair. These exhibits will be judged prior to show day, by interview judging. Each exhibitor can exhibit two entries in each of the following classes, not to exceed four total entries.
Each exhibit must include the following information on a half sheet of 8½-inch by 11-inch paper or index card:
Exhibitor number, name, age and years in project.
Goal in making exhibit.
Steps taken towards goal.
List important things learned.
What ideas or plans do you have for the future based on what you have learned?
Attach construction plans if applicable.
Place the information sheet with the entry tag. Exhibits lacking supporting information will be lowered one ribbon placing.
G070040 Poultry Cage, Transport, Feeder, Waterer and Related Equipment. Age 8-10, club projects or kits allowed.
G070041 Poultry Cage, Transport, Feeder, Waterer and Related Equipment. Age 11-13, NO club projects or kits allowed.
G070042 Poultry Cage, Transport, Feeder, Waterer and Related Equipment. Age 14-over, NO club projects or kits allowed.
G070043 Poultry Photo or picture display or special interest display — should be educational. Age 8-10, club projects or kits allowed.
G070044 Poultry Photo or picture display or special interest display — should be educational. Age 11-13, NO club projects or kits allowed.
G070045 Poultry Photo or picture display or special interest display — should be educational. Age 14 and older, NO club projects or kits allowed.
G070046 Poultry Miscellaneous exhibits. Age 8-10, club projects or kits allowed.
G070047 Poultry Miscellaneous exhibits. Age 11-13, NO club projects or kits allowed.
G070048 Poultry Miscellaneous exhibits. Age 14 and older, NO club projects or kits allowed.
G070049-51 Educational Posters, Displays and Multimedia -- Each exhibitor will present their exhibit to the judge not to exceed 6 minutes and the judge will have the opportunity to ask questions of the exhibitor. Presentations entered in Division-151 are not eligible for classes G070049-51.
G070049 Poultry Exhibit with an Interview. Age 8-10
G070050 Poultry Exhibit with an Interview. Age 11-13
G070051 Poultry Exhibit with an Interview. Age 14-over
POULTRY SHOWMANSHIP
*Denotes State Fair Entry
Purple, $3; Blue, $2; Red, $1.50; White, $1
Each showman must show his or her own bird and will enter the class corresponding to his or her 4-H age. The bird must be exhibited in a class to qualify.
- Basis for judging-showmanship is based on conditioning, grooming and training of the bird and the appearance and behavior of the exhibitor. The exhibitor must, at minimum, vocally explain the steps in their routine and the merit of the bird. Primarily showmanship is the skill of the exhibitor in a presentation style, the parts of the bird, breed, breed characteristics and history of the breed as described in the American Poultry Association Standard of Perfection. Primarily, showmanship is the skill of the exhibitor in presenting, showing, and explaining their bird to the judge. The excellence of the poultry is not necessarily considered in scoring.
- The judges may ask questions of the exhibitor at the close of their routine.
- Each presentation will be timed. Maximum length of showmanship presentations are subject to the current time limit as set forth by the Nebraska State Fair. Time limit may vary from year to year. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to know the time limit.
Exhibitors must comply with the dress code for all livestock. Exhibitor may wear a long-sleeve white shirt with the 4-H emblem. No show coats will be allowed. Adults must remain seated. No one other than the judges, youth, and show helpers will be allowed in the judging area.
*G070023 Exhibitor 14 years and older
*G070022 Exhibitor 11-13 years old
*G070025 Exhibitor 8-10 years old