We are the APA
Offering support, exhibitions and education for poultry enthusiasts at all stages
What we offer
Standard Of Perfection
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.
Advanced Poultry Knowledge
The APA supports advancement of Poultry knowledge and education in all phases, ensuring the longevity of Standard Bred Poultry.
Poultry Exhibitions & Events
The APA creates and manages the Standard Of Perfection for standard Bred Poultry to be exhibited and judged and offers annual exhibitions for competition.


Breeds & Varieties
Explore the accepted Breeds and Varieties for APA Sanctioned events and shows.
Become a member today!
The APA is the oldest Livestock organization in North America, and by becoming a member you are joining a community passionate about maintaining Standard Bred Poultry, improving knowledge and education, and supporting mentorship and events.
Latest Posts

Hosting a Poultry Show? Get It on the Calendar!
Now Accepting Poultry Show Submissions The APA event submission form is back online—thank you for your patience while we fixed the page. If you’re hosting an upcoming poultry show, we

Now Live: APA Job Listings Board
We’re pleased to announce the launch of the APA Job Listings Board — a new tool to help our members post and find roles related to poultry shows and exhibitions.

Keeping Healthy While Keeping Poultry
🐓 Poultry and Personal Health: A Meaningful Connection Keeping poultry is an exciting and rewarding hobby. There are numerous practices that can be used to prevent illness for both you
