This is the second article in a series of four by Pat Malone, being republished from the 1989 APA Yearbook. This part focuses on tips for poultry exhibitors. Reflections on […]
Poultry Exhibitors and Judges: A Reflection Read More »
This is the first of a four part article series by Pat Malone, being republished from the 1989 APA Yearbook. This article focuses on judging poultry shows. I well remember
Judging Poultry Shows: A Reflection Read More »
Are you working with a breed that calls for muffs and a beard? Would you like to learn more about the genetics of muffs and beard (Mb)? Muffs and beard
Muffs and Beard: The Genetics Read More »
This is your first poultry show! How exciting, and how noisy it is. Notice that the birds are grouped by section: large fowl, bantams, waterfowl, turkeys and Guinea fowl. Within
The Poultry Show Experience Read More »
This article on Rhode Island Whites is based on a publishing by Frank Platt in the 1921 American Poultry Journal Origin There is only one variety of Rhode Island Whites
Rhode Island Whites: Origin, utility qualities and breeding Read More »
Thought of the day is: Goals Without setting goals I have no idea if I am making progress in my breeding. I can be losing at shows but still meeting
Setting Goals In Your Breeding Program Read More »
White Minorcas were admitted to the American Standard of Perfection in 1888. In reality, they are a far older breed than the Barred Plymouth Rocks or any other American breed
The Minorcas- Mediterranean’s Gift! Read More »
Corrective mating of poultry is mating a bird that is weak in one area, to a bird that can offset that particular weakness. In some circles, this is referred to
Corrective Mating In Poultry Read More »
When choosing a bird for a junior project, one of the breeds that always seems to surface to the top is Modern Game Bantams. Generally speaking, they are a healthy
Modern Game Bantams for the JR Exhibitor Read More »
As your laying hens age, how much will their egg production drop each year? Below is a handy chart that will give you an idea! Of course there are always
Egg Production Decrease Read More »
The APA works to support the community breeding and raising Standard Bred Poultry in all its phases with a goal on breeding to the Standard of Perfection.