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EXERCISE 44 

 TRIP TO A STANDARD-BRED POULTRY SHOW 



Object. To become familiar with breeds of poultry, with methods of 

 staging, judging and managing a show; also to become acquainted with the 

 breeders of the more popular varieties of poultry. The study of poultry ap- 

 pliances, feeds and educational exhibits is made possible to a wonderful 

 degree by a trip of this nature. 



Procedure. The trip should be made by a party of students accompa- 

 nied by an instructor. Upon arrival at the show a catalogue should be 

 procured, and the show should be divided into certain well-defined groups 

 and studied as follows: 



Step. 1. Study the exhibits of poultry, including these points: 



(a) Number of specimens and quality in each class. (6) Breeders of 

 winning specimens, (c) Study the advertising and cage displays, (d) 

 Note, and if possible meet, the judges placing the awards. 



Step 2. Study the exhibits of water fowls, turkeys and pigeons, learning 

 the identity and appearance of the various varieties. 



Step 3. Study the various poultry appliances on exhibition, collect 

 advertising literature together with proper notation regarding each appliance, 

 which material will be exceedingly useful for future reference. 



Step 4. Visit educational exhibits which are frequently made at poultry 

 shows and which are generally staged by Agricultural Experiment Stations and 

 the U. S. Government. Study carefully and take notes on the various lessons 

 taught at these exhibitions. Attend educational lectures which may be given. 



Leading Questions. 1. How many varieties of fowls were represented 

 at the show studied? 



2. What was the number of entries? 



3. What was the number of birds shown? 



4. Which variety had the greatest entry? 



5. Which breeder made the most spectacular winnings? 



6. How was the show cooped? 



7. How many different firms displayed poultry feeds and appliances? 



8. Classify these firms according to product offered. 



9. What poultry papers were on sale in the show room? 



10. What was the most striking lesson learned from the educational 

 exhibits studied, and how was it shown? 

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