Welcome to our Fair --- September 4 - 7, 2008

4-H Clover



Prince George's County Fair 4-H Live Stock Premium Book

4-H Pledge

I pledge

My head to clearer thinking, My heart to greater loyalty,
My hands to larger service, My health to better living;
For my club, my community, My country and my world.

             
4-H Poultry 4-H Sheep 4-H Swine 4-H Dairy Goats 4-H Meat Goats 4-H Beef Cattle 4-H Dairy Cattle

Sections 51 - 58: 4-H Poultry & Waterfowl

Rules & Regulations for Poultry

  • 1. Only bona fide 4-H members are allowed to compete in 4-H classes. The completed Fair Entry Form plus fees and copies of the Pullorum-Typhoid Certificate for each bird entered must be presented to the Superintendent in writing on or before August 15, 2008. Pullorum-Typhoid testing is not required in pigeons and waterfowl. All Poultry & Waterfowl must be tested for avian influenza. Failure to follow these specifications will result in the rejections of your entry(ies). Make checks payable to: Prince George's County Fair Association. Due to the fact that waterfowl may be housed in a community pen, we strongly suggest that you place your own personal identification leg band on your entries in addition to the required blood-testing band if applicable. This will help reduce mistaken identity of your birds. All Poultry & Waterfowl must be tested for avian influenza.


  • 2. Coop-in day: Wednesday, September 3, 2008 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. All entries must be accompanied by the original Pullorum-Typhoid Certificate with the exception of pigeons and waterfowl. This is mandatory for the Superintendent or Assistant's verification of authenticity, before your birds can be cooped. Avian influenza test for all poultry & waterfowl required on health papers.

    Coop-out day: Sunday, September 7, 2008 between 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Early release may be deemed necessary, depending on the crowd and extreme weather conditions. Any unclaimed entries after designated coop-out time (9:00 p.m.) may become the property of the Prince George's County Fair Association.


  • 3. All birds will be fed and watered by the Poultry Department twice a day and bedding changed as necessary.


  • 4. All birds entered in the Fair will be subject to a daily inspection by a representative of the Maryland Livestock Sanitary Service. Any bird showing symptoms of any disease will be disqualified and must be removed from the exhibition area for the duration of the Fair, and isolated or disposed of at the request of the state veterinarian.


  • 5. All specimens will be shown at the sole risk of the exhibitor. The Prince George's County Fair Association will not be responsible for accidents, mistakes, loss or damage arising from any cause whatsoever. However, every precaution will be taken, and 24-hour security will be provided.


  • 6. No advertising or inscriptions will be allowed on coops until judging has been completed.


  • 7. No clipped wings allowed.


  • 8. Regulations mandate the status of the Pullorum-Typhoid Test in addition to the name, address, phone, type, sex, thirty days prior to coop-in date. This necessitates our need for a copy of the blood test upon completion of your entry.



  • Please note: A cock is a male over 6 months; a cockerel is under 6 months. A hen is a female over 6 months, a pullet is under 6 months.

  • Blood testing will not be provided on the premises.
      • All entries must be received in writing by the Superintendent on or before August 15, 2008.
      All birds must be tested and banded for Pullorum-Typhoid, unless the bird(s) is under 4 months of age and from a Pullorum-free stock (with documentation of a NPIP Form 15).

  • A copy of this certificate must be provided for each bird to complete entry.
      • All entries must include the exhibitor's name, address and phone in addition to the entry's type and sex. Failure to comply may result in the rejection of your entry.

  • It is not mandatory to test pigeons and waterfowl. Pheasants must be tested and turkeys must be tested by the tube method. If you need to have your birds tested, you may contact Mr. Paul Gilroy (301) 246-4401.


    • Champion Rosette Ribbons will be awarded for the following:

    Grand Champion Large Fowl
    Grand Champion Bantam
    Grand Champion Duck
    Grand Champion Goose
    Grand Champion Waterfowl
    Grand Champion Turkey
    Grand Champion Pheasant
    Grand Champion Pigeon

    Sections 51 - 58: 4-H Poultry & Waterfowl

    Superintendent: Richard Holmes      (410) 379-0894
          6620 Washington Blvd., Lot 51
          Elkridge, MD 21075

     

    Assistants:    Nancy and Kyle Dudley (301) 246-4262
         Paul Gilroy (301) 246-4401

     

    Judge:         Tom Keane

     

    The Prince George's County Fair Association extends its sincere appreciation to the Prince George's County Government and the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission for their outstanding support and cooperation.


    Premiums: Classes offered for each breed and variety recognized by American Poultry Association "Standard of Perfection".

    Section 51: Large Fowl (standard size)

    Class   1st 2nd 3th
    5101 Cock $4 $3 $2
    5102 Hen $4 $3 $2
    5103 Cockerel $4 $3 $2
    5104 Pullet $4 $3 $2

    Section 52: Bantams

    Class   1st 2nd 3th
    5201 Cock $4 $3 $2
    5202 Hen $4 $3 $2
    5203 Cockerel $4 $3 $2
    5204 Pullet $4 $3 $2

    Section 53: Ducks

    Class   1st 2nd 3th
    5301 Old Drake $4 $3 $2
    5302 Old Hen $4 $3 $2
    5303 Young Drake $4 $3 $2
    5304 Young Hen $4 $3 $2

    Section 54: Geese

    Class   1st 2nd 3th
    5401 Old Gander $4 $3 $2
    5402 Old Goose $4 $3 $2
    5403 Young Gander $4 $3 $2
    5404 Young Goose $4 $3 $2

    Section 55: Guinea

    Class   1st 2nd 3th
    5501 Cock $4 $3 $2
    5502 Hen $4 $3 $2
    5503 Cockerel $4 $3 $2
    5504 Pullet $4 $3 $2

    Section 56: Turkey

    Class   1st 2nd 3th
    5601 Old Gobbler $4 $3 $2
    5602 Old Hen $4 $3 $2
    5603 Young Gobbler $4 $3 $2
    5604 Young Hen $4 $3 $2

    Section 57: Pigeons

    Class   1st 2nd 3th
    5701 Cock $4 $3 $2
    5702 Hen $4 $3 $2
    5703 Cockerel $4 $3 $2
    5704 Pullet $4 $3 $2

    Section 58: Pheasant

    Class   1st 2nd 3th
    5801 Cock $4 $3 $2
    5802 Hen $4 $3 $2
    5803 Cockerel $4 $3 $2
    5804 Pullet $4 $3 $2


    The Prince George's County Fair Association, Inc.

    P.O. Box 1010 -- Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20773 -- Office 301-952-0270 during the Fair otherwise 301-751-5705