2008

BROILER DIVISION

Chairman: Mark Carr
Asst. Chairman: Travis Mabry

Arrival Time – Saturday, March 29 th, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Judging Date – Saturday, March 29th, 2:00 p.m.

1. This Division is subject to the General Rules and these Division Rules.

2. Only broiler pens will be shown. A pen consists of 3 broilers – One pen per exhibitor.

3. The first three (3) broilers presented to the sifter will be the pen. No substitutions. Judging will begin when birds are presented at the sift table.

4. Broiler pens will be sifted prior to entry into the show. The sift will consist of a check for breast blisters, bruises, uniformity of pen and weight. Any one (1) broiler failing the sift will eliminate the entire pen. Any bird not appearing healthy will require the sifting of the entire pen.

5. Each pen of 3 birds must weigh at least 9 pounds, maximum weight has been deleted. Wide variation of weight of individual birds will cause the pen to be sifted.

6. Sifted broilers will be marked and will be removed from the Fairgrounds immediately. Broilers will be released immediately following the penning of the birds that make the auction.

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

8. All birds will be ordered through the Montgomery County Fair Office by October 12, 2007. A minimum of fifty (50) birds must be ordered, and in increments of 50. Birds may be ordered in the family name, AND ALL SIBLINGS THAT PLAN TO SHOW MUST BE LISTED ON THE ORDER FORM. ONCE BIRDS HAVE BEEN ORDERED, NO CHANGES IN NAME CAN BE MADE.

9. All birds will be wing-banded at time of purchase. No bird will be shown without wing-band in place. One (1) bird in the pen without a wing-band will sift the entire pen. Bands will be checked for number and condition.

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

11. The use of drugs not approved for Poultry used for human consumption will not be allowed.

12. Entries are due in the Fair Office on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2008 BY 5:00 P.M. WITH A $20.00 ENTRY FEE.

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