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
Identifying Healthy Chicks: Part 2
Part 2 of 2 in a series of articles about identifying healthy chicks by Clayton Botkin. Rump, Vent and Cushion Ensure the birds are clean from buildup of droppings or
Identifying Healthy Chicks: Part 1
Part one of two in a series about identifying healthy chicks by Clayton Botkin. This article is meant to address a common problem I see more and more among people
Fertility & Hatchability in Araucanas: Raising the Bar
It seems that the Araucana as a breed often gets a bad rap for traits that other more common breeds can take for granted. Most articles written by the scientific
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