Origin of the APA
This is a reprint of an article by John Robinson from the Reliable Poultry Journal on the Origin of the APA: The real beginning and origin of the APA antedates […]
Formation of the APA
APA Standard Changes Overview
This article on APA Standard changes is being reprinted from February 1923 Reliable Poultry Journal. The first compilation of standards for all breeds of recognized breed character was made by
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APA Standard Covers
Depicted here are the covers of the APA Standards. You will notice there are a few missing APA standard pictures, these are rare items and will be added as pictures
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Origin of APA: Official Record
From Proceedings of the American Poultry Association held January 17, 1900 on the origin of the APA The Origin and Subsequent Meetings of the Association Mr. William H. Churchman, of
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The First Poultry Show In America
From the November 1913 issue of The Farm-Poultry magazine regarding the first poultry show in America: On the 8th of October, 1849, Dr. J. C. Bennett, of Plymouth, Mass., wrote
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Plymouth Rock Breed Standard
Taken from the April 1908 issue of The Poultry Fancier about the Plymouth Rock Breed Standard being the first single breed standard. Secretary Hallock of the American Poultry Association announces
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Identifying Qualified Judges
Reprinting from the 1875 The Lancaster Farmer on the process of identifying qualified judges: At a recent meeting of the Agricultural and Horticultural Society, some of the members suggested the
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