Here are some tips on how pack your poultry showbox to ensure you have everything you need before your first show. Some of the many things in my box; STANDARD apron paperwork mite spray bath in a bottle all the leg bands baby oil vet rx baby wipes nail files Silk cloth The “Bath in […]
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Many of you are going to be showing for the first time this fall. Here are a few words of advice from a former newbie now a show superintendent. Entry forms Please write clearly, often we have non poultry friends helping us out. If you write orpthinten that will be on your cage card. variety
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When washing dark colored chickens, or dark colored hard feathered breed of bantams to prepare them for show, I do things a little different from washing white birds. I use about half as much shampoo and if you can find it, Hartz Mountain Black Dog shampoo is great; otherwise I use a mild baby shampoo.
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Submitted by Rip Stalvey, respected breeder and licensed APA poultry judge. Thank you Rip for your words of wisdom! I was thinking some about what I would tell someone who asked me what they should do to become a good poultry breeder. So here’s my list. Study the APA Standard of Perfection. Not just about
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By Bart Pals Raising poultry in urban areas and within the city limits can be a fun and rewarding experience for everyone involved, but much planning is required. Many people are very successful in raising poultry in a residential area. All types of poultry are being bred successfully and without problems in urban settings. This
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What are the space requirements for raising chickens? How much space do you need to make your chickens healthy and happy? While space requirements will vary from location and time of year, this graph is a useful item to help you in your planning.
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