Many fairs and local poultry shows now offer the opportunity for the public and their members to show eggs. The American Poultry Association, the governing body for poultry shows in […]
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The topic of becoming a licensed poultry judge is actually brought up very often, especially while clerking with people at shows. I would like to encourage and try to help
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This is part two of Clayton Botkin’s article regarding tips for buying a new incubator. Below are another 7 incubator tips to consider when buying a new unit or your
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Bird keepers in any way, shape or form usually want to keep an incubator on hand in the event that their birds are at least one step of the way
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As a show secretary I thought I could offer some basic help when a poultry show. These are items that seem to regularly pop up every year. The goal is
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Breeding Cochin Bantams can be accomplished through normal mating procedures (Natural pen mating) or through a process of Artificial Insemination (A.I.). The vast majority of cochin breeders today use A.
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What Are Black Flies? Black flies are tiny, blood-sucking flies in the insect family Simuliidae and are often called buffalo gnats or turkey gnats. Contrary to their name, black flies
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The American Poultry Association is pleased to honor Lou Horton Lou Horton receives the award at the APA’s 148th Annual Meet on November 6, 2021 hosted by the Heart of
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This is the fourth and final article in a series by Pat Malone, being republished from the 1989 APA Yearbook. This article focuses on tips and comments for prospective judges.
Prospective Judges: A Reflection Read More »
This is the third article in a series of four by Pat Malone, being republished from the 1989 APA Yearbook. This part focuses on tips for licensed poultry judges. 1.
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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.