Poultry

Area Rules:

1. An exhibitor may show up to eight entries in categories one and two. Showmanship does NOT count as an entry.

Awards

• Champion Showmanship (per age division)
• Best in Show 
  • Supreme Champion Poultry
  • Supreme Champion Waterfowl, Turkey, & Gamebird
  • Champion Individual Broiler
  • Champion Broiler Pen of Three
• Supreme Champion Poultry
  • Champion Large Fowl
  •  Champion Bantam
  • Champion Trio
• Supreme Champion Waterfowl, Turkey & Gamebird
  • Champion Duck
  • Champion Goose
  • Champion Turkey
  • Champion Gamebird
  • Champion Individual Broiler
  • Champion Broiler-Pen of Three
• Best in Barn – Poultry

1080 – Poultry Showmanship

Division Rules:

1. Exhibitors may use any bird they choose, as long as it was raised and trained by the 4-H member.
2. Showmanship judging is based on grooming and training of the bird as well as the appearance and behavior of the exhibitor. 
3. The maximum length of the showmanship presentation is five minutes. Exhibitors must vocally explain the steps in their presentation and the merit of the bird. A one-point deduction will be assessed for every minute over 5 minutes. 
4. The judge may ask questions of the exhibitor at the close of their presentation.

Classes 

• G-1080-900 – Out of School FFA Division – 19 years and older
• G-1080-901 – Senior Division – 14 to 18 years-old
• G-1080-902 – Intermediate Division – 11 to 13 years-old
• G-1080-903 – Junior Division – 18 to 10 years-old
• G-1080-904 – Adaptive Division – 8 to 18 years-old

POULTRY – CATEGORY ONE

1081 – Large Fowl

Division Rules:

1. The birds age/class is based on the day of the show. 

Classes 

• G-1081-900 – Pullet 
  • Up to one year
• G-1081-901 –Hen
  • One year and older
• G-1081-902 – Cockerel
  • Up to one year
• G-1081-903 – Cock
  • One year and older

1082 – Bantam

Division Rules:

1. The birds age/class is based on the day of the show. 

Classes 

• G-1082-900 – Pullet
  • Up to one year
• G-1082-901 – Hen
  • One year and older
• G-1082-902 –Cockerel
  • Up to one year
• G-1082-903 –Cock
  • One year and older

1083 – Poultry Trio

Division Rules:

1. A poultry trio of exhibition birds consists of one cock/cockerel and two pullets/hens.
2. Birds in a trio may NOT be shown individually in other classes.

Classes 

• G-1083-900 – Trio
  • One cock/cockerel and two pullets/hens

1084 – Production Fowl & Eggs

Division Rules:

1. An egg production trio consists of three laying hens (egg production trios are considered one entry)
2. Birds in a trio may NOT be shown individually in other classes.
3. Eggs will be judged on shape, color, and weight uniformity. DO NOT REFRIGERATE EGGS PRIOR TO CHECK IN. 
4. Exhibitors are limited to exhibiting, one dozen total, either white, brown, or colored eggs. Natural colors, NO DYED EGGS.

Classes 

• G-1084-900 – Egg Production Trio
  • Three laying hens
• G-1084-901 – White Eggs
  • One Dozen
• G-1084-902 – Brown Eggs
  • One Dozen
• G-1084-903 – Colored Eggs
  • One Dozen
  • Natural colors only, NO dyed eggs.

POULTRY – CATEGORY TWO

1085 – Duck

Division Rules:

1. The birds age/class is based on the day of the show. 

Classes 

• G-1085-900 – Young Hen
  • Up to one year
• G-1085-901 – Hen
  • One year and older
• G-1085-902 – Young Drake
  • Up to one year
• G-1085-903 –Drake
  • One year and older

1086 – Goose

Division Rules:

1. The birds age/class is based on the day of the show. 

Classes 

• G-1086-900 – Young Goose
  • Up to one year
• G-1086-901 – Goose
  • One year and older
• G-1086-902 – Young Gander
  • Up to one year
• G-1086-903 –Gander
  • One year and older

1087 – Turkey

Division Rules:

1. The birds age/class is based on the day of the show. 

Classes 

• G-1087-900 – Young Hen
  • Up to one year
• G-1087-901 – Hen
  • One year and older
• G-1087-902 – Young Tom
  • Up to one year
• G-1087-903 – Tom
  • One year and older

1088 – Game Bird

Division Rules:

1. A game bird trio of exhibition birds consist of one male and two females.
2. Birds in a trio may NOT be shown individually in other classes. 

Classes 

• G-1088-900 – Game Bird - Individual
• G-1088-901 – Game Bird - Trio

POULTRY – CATEGORY THREE

1089 – Broiler Project

Division Rules:

1. Each exhibitor MUST participate in Poultry Showmanship, be present at the exhibit area during broiler judging, AND complete a broiler project record book. Record books must be turned in to the Livestock Office during check-in.
2. A pen of broilers shall consist of three males or three female birds 42-56 days old.
3. Birds MUST be sourced from the Extension Office/4-H Foundation. 

Classes 

• G-1089-900 – Individual
• G-1089-901 – Pen of Three
• G-1089-902 – Record Book