Colorado Poultry Clinic
Pikes Peak Poultry Association Fall Show Info
Colorado APA-ABA Youth Program
Pikes Peak Poultry Association Fall Show information on Pikes Peak Poultry Associaiton Fall Show Page.
The Clinic is designed for individuals of all ages and interests in Poultry.
Congraduations to
Walt - Champion Build-A Bird
Katelyn - Champion Past Production Judging
Matt - Champion Showman
Jim - Champion Bird of Show - Sumatra Cock
The clinic is designed for children and adults and follows guidelines set by the following organizations:
- American Poultry Association
- American Bantam Association
- APA/ABA Youth Program
- National 4-H Poultry Project Books
- National 4-H Poultry & Egg Conference
The clinic offers information concerning a braod variety of poultry topics including:
- Poultry Selection
- Feed
- Housing
- Health
- Grooming
- Butchering
- Judging
- Grading
- Plus More
What's Going On? This Clinic focused on the Keeping Backyard Laying Hens. An APA sanctioned show was held on Sunday May 15, 2011. At which time the judge interacted with participants answering questions concerning show organization and placement of birds. Schedule Friday, May 13 6:00-6:45 pm "PICKY! PICKY!" How to pick a bird. Breeds/Strains/Hatcheries 6:45-7:30 pm Hot Dogs 7:30 - 9:00 pm "Build a Bird" Activity - Take the knowledge you have to create a breed. Saturday, May 14 8:00-8:30 am American Poultry Association Standard of Perfection. 8:45-9:30 am How to Organize a Show - Includes overview of entries/forms/showroom set-up. 9:45-10:30 am Showmanship 10:45 - 11:30 am Overview of Poultry Health 11:45 - 12:15 am Grooming and Show Coop-in Lunch Break 1:00 - 1:45 pm Physiology of the Laying Hen 2:00 - 2:45 pm Environment of the Laying Hen 3:00 - 3:45 pm Overview of Eggs 4:00 - 4:45 pm Past Production Judging - Katrina Laxdal, Trojans 4-H Club Dinner 6:00 - ??? pm Showmanship Competition 6:30- - ??? pm Past Production Judging Competition Sunday, May 15 7:30 - 9:00 am Coop-in 9:00 - 11:30 am Interactive Show Judging 12:00 am BBQ and Awards - Sponsored by Hillbilly Farms CSA A variety of Literature will be available for sale including, but not limited to: 2010 American Poultry Associaiton Standard of Perfection (hard cover/color) $54.00 1998 American Poultry Association Standard of Perfection (soft covre) $20.00 (fundraiser for Colorado APA/ABA Youth Program) National 4-H Poultry Project books $4.00 each APA Showmanship Manuals $8.00 each. Nation 4-H Poultry Judging Manual $8.00 each. American Egg board literature, free and for sale. A variety of Educational and Entertaining DVD's Kits will be available for making a transportation box for birds - $5.00
