OPEN & YOUTH POULTRY SHOWS      

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Rules & Regulations
(Florida Poultry Only)
New information is in RED
1. All entries must be made on official entry forms furnished. Entry Deadline is December 1, 2007 postmark or when the limit of 750 birds is reached.
South Florida Fair
Livestock Department
Mail REGISTRATION forms to: PO Box 210367
West Palm Beach, FL 33421-0367
2. On Fair registration forms, each bird must be listed individually. Incorrect forms may be disqualified.
3. The Open Poultry Show will include exhibitors 19 years of age and up. The Youth Show will include exhibitors
5 through 18 years of age. Youth exhibitors are expected to care for their birds.
4. All entries must be properly leg-banded and numbers correctly recorded on entry forms before cage assignments are made. (Leg bands will be available at the Fairgrounds on the day of check-in at a small charge).
5. All birds must be owned by the exhibitor for at least 90 days prior to the Fair and each exhibitor must CHECK IN, BAND AND COOP their own birds. NO DROP OFFS WILL BE ALLOWED!
6. Check in for exhibitors will be from 12:00pm until 7:00 p.m. on THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2008. Birds may be removed between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Sunday,February 3rd on a rotating basis.
7. We suggest you dust your birds for mites with 5% Sevin or 5% Bug-Be-Gone prior to check-in day.
8. All entries will be entered as singles in the following classes:

CLASS A COCK: Male bird 12 months of age or older.
CLASS B COCKEREL: Male bird under 12 months of age.
CLASS C HEN: Female bird 12 months of age or older.
CLASS D PULLET: Female bird under 12 months of age.
CLASS E EXOTIC FOWL: Turkeys, Peacocks, Pheasants, Guineas - all ages.
CLASS F WATERFOWL: Ducks, Geese, all ages.
CLASS G PIGEONS & DOVES: (Pigeons limited to first 150 birds-see line 12).

9. The Fair will not be responsible for any loss but will give every exhibit careful attention.
10. SHOW ONLY FANCY OR BEST PRODUCING BIRDS. The show superintendent may decline any entries he feels should not be shown. BIRDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED UNLESS THEY ARE IN HEALTHY CONDITION.
11. There will be NO medicating of birds. If illness appears during the course of the Fair, the birds must be removed from the tent.
12. Special exhibits or exhibits requiring special cages should arrange with the show secretary at the time registration forms are due.
13. Each exhibitor may enter up to but not more that 30 birds or 15 cages, whichever is lower with a 30 bird per family/or household maximum youth and open combined.
14. Birds will be judged on the Danish System. Each bird is judged on its own merit.
15. Failure to abide by these rules may result in the loss of ribbons and/or premiums.
16. Individuals will not be allowed to show the same bird in Youth and Open Shows.
17. ALL BIRDS REMOVED FROM THE GROUNDS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A RELEASE FROM THE TENT SUPERINTENDENT.
18. Birds may only be removed from cages with permission of Show Superintendent.
19. Early removal of exhibits shall result in loss of ribbons, premiums and future showing privileges.
20. No instances of unsportsmanlike conduct will be tolerated. It can result in the loss of premiums and awards.
21. Get your reservations in early. There is a 750 bird limit.
**Attention youth, you MUST have attended the MANDATORY YOUTH LIVESTOCK SHOW ETHICS AND ANIMAL CARE WORKSHOP in order to show an animal at the 2008 South Florida Fair. Click here for more information

SPECIAL AWARDS
Classes - Standard and Bantam Chickens
Best Cock
Reserved Best Cock
Best Hen
Reserved Best Hen
Best Cockerel
Reserved Best Cockerel
Best Pullet
Reserved Best Pullet
Best Exotic
Reserved Best Exotic
Pheasants - Guineas - Peacocks
Best Waterfowl
Reserved Best Waterfowl
Ducks, Geese, etc.
Best Pigeon
Reserve Best Pigeon
Best Bantam of Show
Best Standard of Show
Best Display Award
Best in Show
You must have a Game Bird Farm permit for all Game Birds shown. Pigeons & Rock Doves need no permits. Copies must be submitted with registration. All permit information is listed on back of entry form.

PREMIUMS
BLUE $5.00
RED $4.00
WHITE $3.00
BEST OF CLASS $5.00

NOTICE:
You will no longer be able to use CARDBOARD BOXES for transporting poultry to and from the Fair. Use only WIRE CAGES, or approved pet carriers.

On the middle Sunday, January 21, you may change out your Birds. Birds leaving must be replaced with birds of equal quality. Birds incoming must have been tested, so take advantage of our Pre-Test program.

IMPORTANT: This book is intended for Fair Exhibitors, not those only attending the Fair. Current information about the 2008 Fair WILL be found elsewhere on this website including attractions, daily schedules, new features, and ticket ordering information.