Showing Poultry
Youth Getting Started in Waterfowl
This article on the youth getting started in waterfowl is being republished from Acorn Hollow Bantams website with permission from Lou Horton. First things first; before you go out and get birds, are you sure you are getting the right ones? That means getting the right breed for your circumstances and that means knowing good
The benefits for youth exhibitors
It’s that time of year again, fair season! Those who had kids go through or themselves participated in 4-H or FFA, know that summer is the time for fairs and shows! In our family we liked to call it our fair holidays, as some summers we were at a fair every weekend from the last
Seamless Leg Bands
One of the most ideal marking products that is relatively new to North American markets are plastic seamless leg bands. These products are available through a large number of retailers domestically and really are becoming very highly regarded. The plastic is pre-formed, which ensures that shape and size does not change or fluctuate with varying
Dominant Breeds of Geese History
This article on the brief history of dominant breeds of geese is being republished from Acorn Hollow Bantams website with permission from Lou Horton. One of the advantages of looking back over a long period of time at the exhibition waterfowl scene is that one can gain a perspective that shorter term exhibitors may lack.
Marek’s Disease Vaccination
The subjects of Marek’s disease and vaccination pop up often in the chicken world, especially when discussing shows and viral transmission. Marek’s is an extremely contagious viral disease that lowers the immune response and eventually can result in multiple tumors. Some variations affect particular parts of the bird’s body, while some variations affect the entire
2022 APA Canadian National Poultry Show
On October 28, 29 and 30, 2022, the Fraser Valley Poultry Fanciers Association (FVPFA) will be hosting the 2022 APA Canadian National Poultry Show in Abbotsford, BC, Canada. We are excited to be welcoming exhibitors from across Canada to join us this year! It has been a number of years since we last hosted a