Poultry Skill-A-Thon
The purpose of this contest is foster the interest in exhibiting
and breeding purebred poultry.
2 age groups as defined in the CCJLS catalogue.
Participants will be required to use their own bird and the
bird must be entered in the show.
Any participant who is observed by the judge or livestock
show official to display un-sportsman like conduct before, during or after the
show, could have points deducted from their score or be disqualified.
The score card will be divided into 2 parts- A and B
Part A
Both groups will participate in an interview which will
count for 20% of their total score. The interview will cover material they have
learned about their particular breed or variety of Bird. Participants will be
scored on their professionalism, and speaking abilities. Each participant will
be given a maximum of 3 minutes to present their information. No points will be
deducted for using less than the 3 minutes. However, time will be called when
the 3 minutes has expired.
Both groups will be asked a set of test questions accounting
for 20% of their score. The questions will be general knowledge questions taken
from the American Standard of Perfection.
Part B
Both groups will present their bird to the judge and will
need to be able to answer questions regarding the bird as well as demonstrate
proper handling and showing techniques.= 30%
Seniors- A group of 3-5 birds will be displayed. Each
participant will be given 2 minutes and 30 seconds to view the birds. The birds
cannot be handled or taken from the cage, a judging stick can be used to move
the birds in the cages. At the conclusion of the 2 ½ minutes the participant
will be ask to identify which bird is the best representative of its breed and
tell why.= 30%
Juniors- A group of 1-2 birds will be displayed. Each
participant will be given 2 minutes and 30 seconds to view the birds. The birds
cannot be handled or taken from the cage, a judging stick can be used to move
the birds in the cages. At the conclusion of the 2 ½ minutes the participant
will be ask to identify which bird is the best representative of its breed and
tell why.= 30%