Exhibition Poultry

1 Exhibition Poultry The #1 Internet Source For Information On Showing & Breeding Exhibition Poultry - and it's FREE! . Volume 2, Number 3 March 2011. Show Results from Fort Worth, TX; Morganton, NC, Victorville, CA; and more. Breeder's spotlight : Cecil &. Marie Moore Visual White in Chickens Heritage Production Breeds Upcoming Shows, Breed Club Listings, APA/ABA Approved Judges list, and more .. On our cover ..Sebastapol Geese bred by Audrey Overton. Photo by Doug Akers. Table of Contents Exhibition Poultry Magazine Judging Q & A: Matt Lhamon ..02. From The Editor .. Breeder's spotlight : Cecil & Marie In this months issue there are a number of new monthly features ap- Moore by Steve Jones .. 03. pearing here for the first time. Most of the regulars are back for another ABA Happenings..06. installment and their contributions are greatly appreciated, as always. But you will also be able to read Judging Exhibition Poultry .. Advice and Dalton, Georgia Show Results comments from the judges themselves.

2 This months guest judge is Matt by Christina Duncan ..06. Lhamon who needs no introduction to the vast majority of you. Secondly, is our new Breeder's spotlight series, with the subject of the first in a Obituaries ..07. series, top Orpington breeders, Cecil and Marie Moore. This issue also includes the second installment of our Breed History series that started off Fort Worth, TX Show Results..08. with the Marans last month and this month features the Jersey Giant. And lastly, our Page From The Past makes it's monthly debut with this issue Eureka, California Show Results on page 15. by Dan Wake .. 10. A new section that I wish was not included, but seems necessary, are Breed History: Jersey Giant ..11. the obituaries on page 7, for those that we have lost in this last month. I. did not have the privilege, or the benefit of ever having known Vi' Halbach. Visual W hite in Chickens Her contributions to the Fancy can not be underestimated. And, the loss by Brian Reeder ..12. felt by her grieving family can only soften with time.

3 Ricky Bates, of Charleston, Arkansas was lost to us, just a week ago A Page FromThe Past ..15. due to a tragic accident. I knew Ricky and his family well. I can not imagine the grief they are feeling at such a sudden loss of a dear father, Her it age Pr oduction Breeds husband, grandfather, friend. But such a shock does remind us that we by Christine Heinrichs..16. should cherish those we love, be kind, and tolerant if at all possible. For every minute we spend with our loved ones and friends are precious and Victorville, CA Show Results should not be taken for granted.. Ann Charles by Sue Estrada .. 19. Upcoming APA/ABA Shows..20. Ann Charles, Editor/Publisher Poultry Breed Clubs .. 22. email: Daniel W. Young & His Leghorns 11418 Shiloh Church Rd., Mena, AR 71953. by Dan Honour .. 19. Phone: (479) 923-4768 (479) 234-7819 (cell). Reggie Neal Andrew S. Charles Morganton, North Carolina Show SouthEast Sales Representative Technical Support Results by Brian Price ..24. 5720 Pine St.

4 NE, Winnabow, NC 28479 11418 Shiloh Church Rd. APA/ABA Judges List ..24. (910) 253-6852 email: Display Ad rates sheet .. 25. _____. Exhibition Poultry Advertiser's Index Advertising Rates and Deadline APA/ABA Youth Club ..06. Spence-Williams ..09. Ad Deadline for the April 2011 Issue is March 24th. Brian Reeder ..13. Please include and email address if you would like a prrof of your ad before publication. Smith Poultry Supplies ..14. Ad proofs will net be sent by regular mail. See more ad ideas on the back page. Little Peddler Marans ..14..14. Display Ads Christine Heinrichs ..16. Columns are 2 3/8' wide. Display ads are $5 per column Monty Fitzgerald .. 19. This is the size of a $5 1 inch. Please include an email Big Bird Classic ..21. address if you would like a proof column inch display ad. of your ad. See page 32 for SouthCentral Regional Classic . 21. sample size ads and cost. Natl Call Breeders of America . 21. American Poultry Association . 22. American Bantam Association.

5 22. Send ads to Ann Charles, 11418 Shiloh Church Rd., Mena, AR 71953. Dan Honour .. 23. Stephen Stoneman .. 24. *We reserve the right to refuse any advertisement or article that is deemed to be Tricia Pittman .. 24. of inappropriate content by the Managing Editor of this Publication. Judy Gannt .. 25. Exhibition Poultry Magazine Page 2 March 2011. fection ? Judging A: I think the White Plymouth Rock and White Wyandotte in both Bantam and Large Fowl best match the Standard Exhibition by my interpretation. Several varieties of Modern Game bantams also come pretty Poultry close too! I would say the Black East Indie duck would be my choice in Water- fowl. Advice and comments from Q: Does this vary by area? the judges themselves. A: Yes, breed quality does vary and I Matt Lhamon, APA & ABA licensed By Ann Charles have been lucky enough to judge on both Poultry judge; Vice President of the coasts and a lot of places in between. American Bantam Association. This months guest judge: Old English Game and Modern Game Matthew A.

6 Lhamon bantams vary in type in different areas of A: I have lots of favorites and at one ---------------------------------------- ------------ the US. time or another have had almost every Q: What breed or variety need the most breed in the Standard and few that are Q: What is the most difficult part of work in your experience? not. If I had to pick one, it would be the being a Poultry judge? A: The rare colors of most breeds of Wyandotte Bantam, I had them exclu- A: One of the most difficult things I find Large Fowl need work. Rocks, Wyandot- sively for many years and still love a good about being a judge is trying to explain tes, Cochins and Leghorns to name a few. one. How many I hatch is related to the to an exhibitor why their birds did not amount of culls they produce. That will place as high as they liked and I find out Q: Does this vary by area? vary with each line. I try to raise at least the exhibitor either does not know or own A: This seems to be a problem all 50 a year.

7 A Bantam Standard or Standard of Per- over the US. Feeds costs are high, and fection. Before you confront a judge about Q: As a breeder and exhibitor what is increased space requirements make your placing be sure you know the Stan- your favorite variety? breeding Large Fowl very difficult. dard for those birds inside and out, oth- A: My favorite color in Poultry is Black erwise you are wasting everyone's time. Q: When judging various breeds and with Partridge running a close second. or varieties do you make any allowances Q: What are your favorite things about Q: Any suggestions to show commit- for the difficulty of perfecting any breed being a judge? tees to run the best possible show? or variety? A: I enjoy finding good birds in all the A: Be organized! Have your paper- A: The Standard does not allow for different breeds and varieties. It is a sheer work ready to go and that helps the judg- that issue. We have a scale of points and joy to pick a good typed, well conditioned ing flow smoothly.

8 Treat your exhibitors we are finding the best bird in a class bird you can be proud of on Champion well and try to present the birds in the that comes the closest to that scale of Row. best possible way you can. File your points. If we make such allowances, we are defeating our purpose and devaluing show reports to the ABA, APA and the Q: What is the best piece of judging the whole system. breed clubs within two weeks of the show advice you ever received? date so it is still fresh in your mind! A: Tim Bowles once told me " Anyone Q: As a judge - do your encounter can judge good chickens, it takes a judge Q: Do you have any pet peeves with differences in condition based on time to place and justify their placings on real exhibitors or show committees? of year and/or location. bad chickens!" A: Letting exhibitors coop out before A: I see good conditioned birds and poor conditioned birds all over at all times. the show is over is my pet peeve. This is Q: What is your greatest accomplish- I would not say one region is better or the norm in the south and really detracts ment as a judge?

9 Worse than another. from the show. If you can not stay for the A: I have been able to Judge an APA. whole show, you should not come. National Meet and 2 ABA National Meets. Q: What are your suggestions for ex- Overall, I enjoy judging and getting to The caliber of birds exhibited at the Na- hibitors to make the best presentation different parts of the US to see the birds. tional Meets is incredible and make judg- of their birds. I turn down more jobs than I take due to ing them fun. A: Only enter what you can properly my work schedule. Bill Wulff once told Q: Most common problem you see prepare for in the show. Only enter a well me no one should be able to complain with bird condition? conditioned and cage trained bird. Think about our hobby until they have been a A: One problem I see is washing too of every bird you enter as a reflection on Breed Club Secretary, Show Secretary close to the show so the bird has not your skills as a breeder and showman. and a Judge. I have been all three and it had time to regain it's proper shape.

10 Gives you a greater appreciation for those Q: As a breeder and exhibitor, what is who work countless hours for no pay or Q: What variety or breed do you judge your favorite breed and how many birds glory so that we can all enjoy this won- that you think is currently closest to per- do you hatch each year? derful hobby. END. Exhibition Poultry Magazine Page 3 March 2011. Breeder's spotlight Cecil and Marie Moore By Steve Jones Cecil and Marie Moore of Texas have been breeding and exhibiting Poultry for well over 50 years. Cecil's fascination with Poultry began very early in life. He was born on October 28, 1930 at the family farm near Cross Cut, Texas. At the farm they raised chickens for the eggs and meat and raised Bronze turkeys to earn extra money in the fall. Cecil and his brother spent many hours observing the chickens. They especially enjoyed watch- ing the chicks hatch and grow. Cecil used the Poultry catalogues to learn the names of the different breeds and even cut out the pictures to make paper chickens to play with.