Shows & Judging Flashcards
A term used to describe a serous deformity or a defect which prevents a bird from receiving an award.
Disqualification
Anything short of perfection in a poultry show is a:
Defect
To be eligible for exhibition, and egg production hen should have been hatched before what date?
May 1st
How many areas will a judge consider when looking at a 4H Poultry Showmanship Class?
7
When removing a chicken from a cage, which end of the bird is brought out of the cage first?
Head
When removing a duck or goose from a cage, which part of the body does an exhibitor grasp first?
The Neck (loosely)
When should show birds be washed?
No less than 48 hours prior to the show
What temperature should the wash water and rinse water be for washing show birds?
90* Wash Water
85* Rinse Water
What can be used to polish the shanks, feet, beak, combs, and wattles of show birds?
Mineral Oil or Petroleum Jelly
On the 4H Poultry Showmanship Scorecard, how many points are given for knowledge of poultry terms?
20 Points
