This poem, “From a Bird’s Eye View,” is being republished from it’s appearance in the 1995 APA Yearbook. Who said Chicken shows are fun? I’ll be glad when it’s over and done. My troubles all started a couple of days ago. When they got me ready for this stupid Show. First they caught me […]
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The American Poultry Association is pleased to honor LeRoy “Lee” Morey A few words from LeRoy Morey: I was born into the poultry world. My mother’s father, Ralph Sage, was an APA judge. My father, Ralph Morey was also an APA judge. My first chickens were Mille Fleur Belgian Bearded d’Anvers. My first ducks were
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The American Poultry Association is pleased to honor Jerry and Mary Ann Bonds A few words from Jerry and Mary Ann Bonds: It all started when we moved back from Florida in 1980. We lived in the country and I had started a boat business. I was looking for a few chickens; got my first
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Hear Ye, Hear Ye, Hear Ye! The Northeastern Poultry Congress is underway and moving full steam ahead planning this year’s show. We are proudly announcing a very special show this year: we are hosting the 2022 APA Annual Meet and 149th National! The ‘Congress,’ as we are called, holds its show in West Springfield, Massachusetts
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Dominique. Pilgrim fowl. Old Gray Hen. Blue Spotted Hen. Dominico. Dominecker. The Dominique chicken has gone through all of these names through the years, and could be comparable to the Morgan horse because of its influence on American poultry. The Dominique’s origin is unknown. One theory is that they came with the Pilgrims to the
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This article on feed and water management is an excerpt from the Small Flock Poultry Health Manual published by the Province of B.C. Ministry of Agriculture. The full manual can be accessed by clicking here. Feed is a major expense in livestock production. Birds require carbohydrates, protein, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water. Nutrients offered above
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This article on what to do when you notice your birds are sick is an excerpt from the Small Flock Poultry Health Manual published by the Province of B.C. Ministry of Agriculture. The full manual can be accessed by clicking here. You should always be monitoring your birds for any signs of sickness. If problems
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One of the most popular and unique breeds of poultry is the Silkie chicken. Silkies are a true bantam, meaning there is no large fowl version of the Silkie, and were first admitted into the APA Standard of Perfection in 1874 but since then have had several other varieties admitted as well. They can be
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This article on lighting for poultry is an excerpt from the Small Flock Poultry Health Manual published by the Province of B.C. Ministry of Agriculture. The full manual can be accessed by clicking here. The importance of lighting as an element of good management is often overlooked. But there are some critical times at which
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This article on predators is an excerpt from the Small Flock Poultry Health Manual published by the Province of B.C. Ministry of Agriculture. The full manual can be accessed by clicking here. Poultry producers should be aware of the possibility of losses to predators. Owners of small flocks usually have more difficulty with predators than
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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.