2008

TURKEY DIVISION

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

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 marked and will be removed from the Fairgrounds immediately. Turkeys will be released immediately following the penning of the birds that make the auction.

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, OCTOBER 22, 2007 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 29, 2008 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.

ALL SALE ANIMALS MUST BE CHECKED OUT BY 10:00 A.M. ON THURSDAY MORNING FOLLOWING THE AUCTION. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN PREMIUM MONIES BEING FORFEITED.