2012

TURKEY DIVISION

1. This division is subject to the General Rules and these Division Rules. If an exhibitor requires a General Exception Form (refer to Page 2), it will be due when Intent to Show forms are turned in. Each application will be reviewed for compliance.

2. Hens or Toms may be shown.

3. A pen consists of one (1) turkey.

4. One (1) entry per exhibitor.

5. Each pen of one bird must weigh at least fifteen (15) pounds with no maximum weight.

6. Pens will be sifted prior to entry into the show. This sift will consist of a check for breast blisters, bruises and weight. Any bird not appearing healthy will be sifted.

7. Sifted turkeys will be turned over to the Montgomery County Fair Association for removal from Fairgrounds.

8. The first turkey presented to the sifter will be the pen. No substitutions.

9. All Turkeys must be ordered through Texas A & M University.

10. Wing band numbers must be turned into the Fair Office by MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2011, ALONG WITH THE INTENT TO SHOW FORM. NO TURKEY WILL BE SHOWN WITHOUT WING-BAND IN PLACE. BANDS WILL BE CHECKED FOR NUMBER AND CONDITION. NO FAXES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

11. All birds must be cared for by the exhibitor. EXHIBITORS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING FEED AND WATER FOR THEIR ENTRY. EXHIBITORS WHO FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THIS RULE WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO SHOW THE FOLLOWING YEAR.

12. NO CARRYING CAGES, FEED, ETC. WILL BE ALLOWED TO REMAIN IN THE SHOW AREA.

13. The use of drugs not approved for Turkeys used for human consumption will not be allowed.

14. Entries will be due in the Fair Office by FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2012 BY 5:00 P.M. WITH A $20.00 ENTRY FEE.

15. A helper of an exhibitor must be a current member in good standing of the same 4-H or FFA as the exhibitor.