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AMERICAN POULTRY ASSOCIATION 
equal, the smallest bird shall win. (CAUTION — The weight clause 
must not be understood to mean that a small, but over-fat bird is within 
the spirit of the meaning of the Standard; the size must be proportionate 
to the weight, preserving the ideal shape and type of the standard bird.) 
Re-weighing: The judge may, at his option, demand the re- weighing 
of the specimens in competition, in all cases where standard weights apply. 
Size: Size shall be determined by comparison of the specimens. 
In all varieties (except Call and East Indian Ducks) having a section 
termed "Size," and not being subject to weight clauses, the largest bird, 
other things being equal, shall win; in Call and East Indian Ducks this 
rule is reversed and the smallest specimen shall win. 
Scores Entitling Specimens to Prizes: To receive a first prize 
the specimen must score 90 or more points, 
except cocks in all parti-colored varieties, 
which may be awarded first prizes, provided 
they score 88 points or better. For each 
receding prize drop one point. A pen to 
win a first prize, must score 180 points or 
better, unless it contains a cock of a parti- 
' colored variety, in which case 178 points or 
better may win first prize, but first prize 
shall not be given on a pen if the male in 
pen scores less than 88 points. No prize 
shall be awarded an exhibition pen if any 
bird in the pen scores less than 85 points. 
Sweepstake Prizes: In competition 
for sweepstake prizes when solid-colored 
specimens compete with parti-colored specimens, white specimens shall 
be handicapped two points each, black specimens one and one-half points 
each, and buff specimens one point each, and, after such reduction the 
specimen then having the highest score, or the specimens having the 
highest average or combined score, shall be awarded the prize. Bantams, 
water-fowl or turkeys are not eligible to compete for sweepstake prizes. 
Old and Young Birds: All other points being equal, where prizes 
are offered on old and young fowls competing together, the former shall 
be awarded the prizes. 
Faking: Faking of any description shall debar from competition 
specimens so treated; also every other bird entered by the exhibitor show- 
ing the faked specimen or specimens. (See Glossary for what is meant 
in this connection by faking.) 
Creaminess and Brassiness: In white varieties, except where the 
color of plumage is specified as creamy white, the presence of brassiness 
on surface, or creaminess of quills or under-color, is a serious defect and 
is to be punished accordingly. 
Fig. 33. 
Tail carried at Angle of 45 Degrees. 
