Boston Poultry Exposition
Since 1849
America’s First and Oldest Poultry Show
Presents 1st Annual Spring All Cash Show and Flea Market
Boston Poultry Show
Sunday May 31, 2009
Four Winds Farm
31 Ennis Rd North Oxford , MA 01537
The show will be open to the public from 9am until closing
Judge
Warren Carlow of Rhode Island
Raffles help keep our club going. Any donations for the Chinese Raffle would be greatly appreciated.
General Rules and Regulations:
Absolutely no sick birds will be allowed in the show building. Exhibitors must posses a Pullorum Typhoid clean certificate for all poultry except pigeons and waterfowl. All entries will be examined by a state poultry inspector or veterinarian; any evidence of parasites or infectious diseases will result in the birds being unable to enter the show. Sick birds discovered after coop-in will be removed from the show hall.
Birds will be entered at the sole risk of the owner. The show management will exercise every precaution to prevent accidents, loss or damage to your bird, but will not be held responsible should these things occur.
Poultry will be judged by the principles set forth in the Standard of Perfection of the American Poultry Association and the American Bantam Association in classes permitted in the standard.
No birds should be removed from the show hall until all of the awards are presented. Failure to comply with this regulation may result in the forfeiture of all prizes.
A current copy of the Certificate of Pullorum must accompany the entry.
Juniors must be old enough to place birds in their cages to receive awards.
Entry Information
Entries should be post marked no later than by May 22. Entry fees for the open show are $3.00 per bird. Double coops are $5.00 each and request must be clearly stated on the entry form. Entries received without money will be returned, No Exception. Please make checks payable to the Boston Poultry Exposition and mail the entries to Edie Rochette PO Box 178 Haddam, CT 06438. There will be classes for cock, hen, cockerel pullet. Junior Entry fee is $2.00 per bird.
Schedule of Events
All birds must be cooped in by 9:30am sharp Sunday May 31st. For your convenience the show hall will be open on Saturday at 5pm until 9pm to receive birds. The building will be secured for the night and will reopen at 7 am on Sunday.
Testing of Birds
The state of Massachusetts requires all birds exhibited with in the state be tested and clean of Pullorum-Typhoid. We can not provide testing services at the door. Please mail a copy of your certificate with your entry. The sale of untested birds at the show is prohibited.
Vendor spots will be available for a nominal fee. Please make sure you have Pullorum certificate for all sale bird. You can not sell without one.
Awards
Champion Large Fowl $50 cash
Reserve Large Fowl $25 cash
Best American $10 Best Continental $10 Best Asiatic $10
Best English $10 Best Mediterranean $10 Best A.O.S.B $10
Champion Bantam $50 cash
Reserve Bantam $25 cash
Best Single Comb Clean Leg $10 Best Old English $10
Best A.O.C Clean Leg $10 Best Featherleg $10
Best Modern Game $10
Best Rosecomb Clean Leg $10
Champion Waterfowl $50 cash
Reserve Waterfowl $25 cash
Best Duck $10 cash
Best Goose $10 cash
Champion Turkey 5+ entries $10 cash
Champion Pigeon 5+ entries $10 cash
Champion Guinea 5+ entries $10 cash
Best of breed in the biggest class wins $20
Junior Show
Champion Junior Bird $40 cash
Reserve Champion Junior Bird $20 cash
3rd Best Junior Bird $10 cash
Showmanship Clinic
Learn what showman ship is all about. The time of the clinic will be posted at the show. All children are encouraged to attend.
The Boston Poultry Expo is Proud to be Hosting the Following Meets:
Modern Game Bantam Club of America Special Meet
Award requirements – Only paid up members of the MGBCA members prior to judging are eligible for club awards. There must be a minimum of 28 moderns entered with a minimum of 3 members showing. Dues are $12.00 –Club patches are 3.00---Breed books are $3.00 ----Pins are $10.00. Send dues to Sec’y/Treasure (Bonnie Sallie PO Box 697 Pine Groove, CA 95665) or may be paid top the district Director (Cheryl Barnaba)
Cochins International Special Meet
Master Breeder upon achieving 500 points in no less than five (5) years.
One point is earned for every five Cochins exhibited for Best and Reserve of Variety.
One point is earned for every five Cochins exhibited for Best and Reserve of Breed.
One point is earned for every five Cochins exhibited for Overall Champion (Large Fowl and Bantam competing). There must be at least five Large Fowl and five Bantam Cochins in competition. The points are awarded for the highest win an individual bird earns in its class.
A Certificate of Merit will be awarded for the first One Hundred points in any variety. Awards offered by Cochins International will be issued only to persons that are members in good standing prior to judging. Mail dues to Membership Chairman Matt McCammon, Rt # 2 Box 98 M, Bloomfield , IN 47424 , or purchase a Membership prior to judging from the club secretary. Annual dues as follows: Adult and Family Membership/$15.00, Junior Membership (under 18 years of age)/$7.50. Membership includes three newsletters annually, a Breeders Directory, and eligibility for awards at all club meets. All Cochins, Large Fowl, Bantams, and Frizzles are eligible for Master Breeder Points.
National Call Breeders of America
Special Meet
National Call Breeders of America will award Master Exhibitor points for best and Reserve varieties for both the Open and Junior shows, provided there are 2 call exhibitors and 25 call ducks judged. Points will be given to NCBA Members in good standing prior to judging.
Dues:
1 Yr Junior Membership (16 years old and younger) = $8
1 Yr Individual = $15
2 Yr Individual = $29
1 Yr Family = $17
2 Yr Family = $33
Individual Lifetime Membership = $200
Memberships can be purchased online in our Shop:
http://www.callducks.org
NCBA Secretary
For more information call or e-mail:
Patty Pickard
330.775.2203
faithvalleywaterfowl@yahoo.com
www.callducks.org
OLD ENGLISH GAME BANTAM CLUB OF AMERICA
Special Meet
Club members or team/family that win Best and/or Reserve of Variety with five or more birds competing receive points through our Club points system.
Points are accumulated throughout the year and each member or team/family then competes for “Top Variety Exhibitor” of the year awards.
Total points for all varieties shown are also accumulated throughout the year and each member or team/family then competes for “Top Exhibitor” of the year award.
Other awards that Club members or team/family can attain are “Citation of Excellence” and “Breeder of Distinction.”
The Old English Game Bantam Club of America is affiliated with the American Bantam Association and the ABA requires that the number of birds shown and not the number of entries determine number in class. All shows are required to return a Club Show Report Meet Form in its entirety within 90 days of show completion in order for it to remain valid. The Old English Game Bantam Club of America is devoted to the promotion of Old English Game Bantams everywhere. Join today and receive a free yearbook with ads and articles from many top breeders plus Quarterly updates. This membership will also enable you to be eligible for Club awards obtained at sanctioned Club meets. Annual Club dues are $15.00 U.S.A. and $20.00 Canada , Bermuda & International. Send your dues to Secretary/Treasurer:
Troy Vannoy
526 East Locust Phone: 903-429-6681
Collinsville , TX 76233 Email: troyvannoy@msn.com
AMERICAN POULTRY ASSOCIATION
The APA invites you to become a member. Annual dues are $15.00 for one (1) year, $40.00 for three (3) years, $25.00 for one year outside the U.S. and Canada . Junior dues (for those 18 and under) are $10.00 per year. Endowment Trust Life Membership is $240. All Annual and Endowment Trust Life Members receive our yearbook and are eligible to earn points toward a Master Exhibitor Award. Every member is eligible for the awards at this show.
A minimum of five (5) Master Exhibitor Award points will be awarded to any qualified win at this show.
OPEN SHOW AWARDS
APA ribbons awarded for the following Class Champions:
LARGE CHICKENS
American, Asiatic, English, Mediterranean , Continental, All Other Standard Breeds
BANTAM CHICKENS
Modern Game, Old English Game, Single Comb Clean Legged,
Rose Comb Clean Legged, Feather Legged, All Other Comb Clean Legged
DUCKS: Heavy, Medium, Light, Bantam GEESE: Heavy, Medium, Light
TURKEYS GUINEA FOWL
Special APA Medals for Show Champion and Show Reserve
JUNIOR SHOW AWARDS
An APA ribbon will be awarded for the following Champions shown by junior exhibitors:
AMERICAN BANTAM ASSOCIATION – Special Meet
PO Box 127, Augusta , NJ 07822 Website: www.Bantamclub.com
Personalized Certificates to Champion and Reserve Champion Bantam;
$1 Bantam Buck for Champion and Reserve for all seven bantam divisions providing there are a minimum of 25 birds competing, plus a free listing in the upcoming ABA Yearbook in the section Who’s Who in Bantams.
$1 Bantam Buck for Champion and Reserve Champion in all other classes of 100 or more, plus a listing in the upcoming yearbook in the section Who’s Who in Bantams.
All wins in Classes of 100 or more will be denoted with a star * and be retained in the ABA records to accumulate towards the Master Exhibitor, Master Breeder, and Lifetime Achievement awards.
Only ABA members are eligible to compete for the above awards.
Dues are $20.00 per year $50.00 for three years. New members receive a copy of the quarterly and the latest available copy of the Annual American Bantam Association Year Book which lists many advertisers and includes a complete breed and variety index. Winners of ABA awards are listed in the year book under Who's Who in Bantams.
Starred wins are earned in classes of 100 or more in the following:
- Champions and Reserve Champions in the seven bantam divisions.
- Best and Reserve of Breed and Variety.
- Best Display when 7 or more bantam displays are shown
- Best and Reserve Display when 10 or more bantam displays are shown.
- Best and Reserve Trio when 30 or more trios are shown by 4 or more exhibitors.
A single bird is eligible for only one award. *****Awards are subject to change.
All other Meets will be posted at the Show
Directions
From the North
Take I-290 West toward Worcester , MA
Take exit 6B onto RT 20 West – Sturbridge
Follow RT 20 West to the junction of RT 56
Take left onto RT 56 South
Slight right onto Ennis RD
Follow to the top of the hill # 31
From the South
Take I 395 North
Take exit 6B onto RT 20 West – Sturbridge
Follow RT 20 West to the junction of RT 56
Take left onto RT 56 South
Slight right onto Ennis RD
Follow to the top of the hill # 31
Or
From the South
Take I-84 East entering MA
Take exit 3A onto RT 20 East – Worcester
Follow RT 20 East to the junction of RT 56
Take right onto RT 56 South
Slight right onto Ennis RD
Follow to the top of the hill # 31
From the East of West
Mass Pike to Exit 10 Auburn RT-12/Auburn
Keep right at the fork, follow signs for Charlton/RT-12 S/Sturbridge/RT-20 W and merge onto RT-12S/Southbridge St
Merge onto RT 20 West
Follow RT 20 West to the junction of RT 56
Take left onto RT 56 South
Slight right onto Ennis RD
Follow to the top of the hill # 31
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