POULTRY DIVISION

Weigh‑in: Market Turkeys, Thurs., Sept. 4, 6-8 p.m., all others – Sat., Sept. 6 at 10:30 a.m.

Show: Sunday, Sept. 7, 1:00 p.m.

Release date & time: The release date for each species will be determined by the Livestock Committee.  The load out times must be before 9:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m. of the release date.  Check your barn for the release date. 

Pedestrian safety must be observed at all times.                                         

Barn Superintendent: Noah Hill, Dennis Smith

Show Superintendent: Sarah Clark, Emily Miller

Senior Fairboard Representative: Rex Ridgway, Dean Frazer, Ric Henricks

4-H Council Representatives:  Ellen Herman, Tashia Muehlfeld

Rules (Refer to Junior Fair General Rules regarding Quality Assurance):

1.        Poultry are subject to a negative blood test and inspection by the fair veterinarian, if not obtained within 60 days from a NPIP Certified hatchery and have an NPIP form 15. (this includes waterfowl)

2.        All exhibitors shall abide by the Junior Fair Rules and Regulations regarding tampering and/or misrepresentation, fitting and showing.

3.        Recommended show attire includes clean, white shirt, dark pants and hard-soled shoes.  No writing, farm name, advertising or 4-H or FFA logos allowed on clothing.

4.        Poultry pens are expected to be cleaned on a daily basis. Exhibitors will be assigned a time to guard and sweep the building in shifts.

5.        Exhibitors are limited to two entries in the market and two entries in each breeding class.

6.        Market Turkeys are to be 22 weeks of age. Turkeys can be shown in showmanship class and are shown similar to swine showmanship, with a cane.

7.        A meat pen of Market Poultry consists of three chickens between 6-8 weeks of age and weighing between 15-21 pounds.  To be eligible for Championship honors and participate in the Junior Fair Sale, each individual chicken should weigh between 5-7 pounds.  Animals not meeting this requirement will be graded separately.

8.        Poultry will be weighed individually and added to get the total sale weight. There will be a weight slip to pick up at the time of weigh-in and the birds will be banded. DUNF forms need to be turned in at this time.

9.        Showmanship exhibitors must show a bird that they own and are exhibiting.

10.     Aisles and pens are to be kept clean throughout the fair. After check-out and/or sale, manure is to be removed from the pens. If pen areas are not clean, the exhibitor will forfeit their premium.

11.     If an animal designated for the Jr. Fair Sale dies during the fair, the exhibitor cannot participate in the Jr. Fair Sale.  Exhibitors will still receive premiums earned.

12.     Once an animal leaves the fairgrounds, it will not be allowed back on.

Department-JR/Section PO/Poultry Classes

500.  Senior Showmanship (15-18)

501.  Intermediate Showmanship (12-14)

502.  Junior Showmanship (8-11)

503.  First Year Showman (8-18)

504.  Showman of Showmen

505.  Bantam Rooster (1) Born before Jan. 1

506.  Bantam Hen (1) Born before Jan. 1

507.  Bantam Cockerel Born after Jan. 1

508.  Bantam Pullet (1) Born after Jan. 1

509.  Standard Rooster (1) Born before Jan. 1

510.  Standard Hen (1) Born before Jan. 1

511.  Standard Cockerel (1) Born after Jan. 1

512.  Standard Pullet (1) Born after Jan. 1

513.  Pullet Class (2 pullets beginning egg production, approx. 5 mos. old)

514.  Commercial Hen Class (2 hens in egg production) and over one year old

515.  Duck, Drake

516.  Duck, Hen

517.  Goose, Gander

518.  Goose, Hen

519.  Turkey, Tom

520.  Turkey, Hen

521.  Self Determined project (must carry the project, )

522.  Market Turkey (two males)

523.  Market Poultry (Pen of three market chickens)

Poultry Premium

Poultry Market Classes: A-$4.00, B-$3.00, C-$2.00

Poultry Breeding Classes: A-$3.00, B-$2.50, C-$2.00

Showmanship: A-$3.00, B-$2.00, C-$1.00