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KINDS OF POULTRY SHOWS 

 Poultry shows may be classified according to their 

 scope and importance, as follows: (1) Community exhibits 

 which consist of school poultry shows and fowls from back- 

 yard flocks. (2) County fair poultry exhibits. (3) State 

 fair exhibits. (4) Poultry association shows usually held 

 in towns and cities by the state and local poultry associa- 



Figure 256. — Poultry shows play a most important part in the development 

 of the industry. 



tions. (5) Shows of the larger poultry associations which 

 are usually of national or international importance. 



For the beginner just starting with standard-bred poul- 

 try it is usually advisable to exhibit first at the local shows 

 and, as his experience as a breeder develops, exhibits can 

 be made at the county and state fairs, and finally at the 

 larger shows. 



PREPARING BIRDS FOR THE SHOW 

 Selecting the birds. The actual selection of the birds 

 to be shown and the conditions that will determine selection 



