Crossroads Poultry Show 2011-History and Reflection

[turkeybreeder]

there should be a petition to allow chickens
in the airplane when traveling they allow
dogs then they should allow chickens
to be able to travel to crossroads of america
poultry shows in airplane and be able to
take the chickens with you
here is the link https://wwws.whitehouse.gov/petitions#!/petition/create

 

[SlowMoneyFarm]

Regarding the sale area - we'll be arriving Friday - is there any point in looking or will everything be sold?

 

[duckluck]

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Don't know about this show, but at Ohio last year, stuff was coming in throughout the day on Saturday, so my guess would be that it could happen here too. The sales area hadn't quite seen everything yet by Friday evening! I think people make last-minute decisions to bring stuff as they are packing and don't quite have the space to put it in the sales area at first, and so have to sell some before they can get more out.

 

[SlowMoneyFarm]

That's encouraging - thanks!

 

[HallFamilyFarm]

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Go ahead and come. If the sale area is empty of what you want, look in the showroom. Many will place for sale cards on their coops after judging. I know of several breeders that will sell everything they take off their premises. They never bring home anything they take to a show. Talk to exhibitors in the aisle if the breed you want. Check out the breed club booths. They may be able to introduce you to a breeder that has entries for sale.

What breeds/varieties are you looking for? Start contacting breeders now. Maybe they can bring some just for you. We are already selling for Crossroads. We sold some Buckeye Bantams a month ago. They will be going to Crossroads on their way to California. Who knew to go from Arkansas to California you have to go through Indy!

Check out the various breed club and National clubs booths. Many will have raffles and silent auctions. The Exhibition Turkey Fanciers will have a $50 gift certificate for poultry supplies from a national supplier at raffle, along with numerous birds at silent auction. Just bring plenty of $1 bills to put in the many raffles!

 

[HallFamilyFarm]

Folks per http://www.weather.com/weather/narrative/Indianapolis+IN+USIN0305 here is what the forcast is for Crossroads. If you forget a jacket, RUNNNNN to the APA table and buy an APA Sweatshirt ASAP. Supply will be limited! But Pat said she will have some available. Be sure to pack appropriatly. Not sure on the interior tempatures. I plan on wearing layers so if it gets hot inside, I can shed a jacket etc.

Today is Monday. Many have alraedy started their way to Crossroads. Some folks in Washington State posted elsewhere that they were leaving early this morning with a carpool and a stock trailer. We will leave early, early Thursday morning with at least 4 in our van and lots of birds! Packing a cooler, so the only stops will be for a 4H Cloverbud to take emergency breaks!

Is it legal to strap a Cloverbud to luggage racks? Just wondering.....in case we need to.

Detailed ForecastText Forecast
Details

Monday October 24
Today
Showers and a possible thunderstorm this morning, becoming mostly sunny during the afternoon hours. High near 65F. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80%.Tonight
Generally clear. Low 44F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.Details

Tuesday October 25
Day
Sunshine and some clouds. High 73F. Winds S at 15 to 25 mph.Night
Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming cloudy with occasional rain and a rumble or two of thunder after midnight. Low 56F. Winds SSW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 70%. Rainfall near a quarter of an inch.Details

Wednesday October 26
Showers. Highs in the upper 50s and lows in the low 40s.Details

Thursday October 27
Few showers. Highs in the low 50s and lows in the mid 30s.Details

Friday October 28
Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the mid 50s and lows in the mid 30s.Details

Saturday October 29
Mainly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s and lows in the low 30s.Details

Sunday October 30
Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s and lows in the low 40s.Details

Monday October 31
Cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s and lows in the low 40s.Details

Tuesday November 1
Showers possible. Highs in the upper 50s and lows in the mid 40s.Details

Wednesday November 2​

 

[mame1616]

We're leaving between 11 and 12pm on Wednesday night so we can get to Indy around lunchtime, including eating and pitstop time. I'm so excited, I can hardly sleep now! Hope I'm awake enough to drive.

 

[OSUman]

Im leaving with a friend at around 430 am on Friday and will get there about the time judging starts.

 

[fowlman01]

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Go ahead and come. If the sale area is empty of what you want, look in the showroom. Many will place for sale cards on their coops after judging. I know of several breeders that will sell everything they take off their premises. They never bring home anything they take to a show. Talk to exhibitors in the aisle if the breed you want. Check out the breed club booths. They may be able to introduce you to a breeder that has entries for sale.

What breeds/varieties are you looking for? Start contacting breeders now. Maybe they can bring some just for you. We are already selling for Crossroads. We sold some Buckeye Bantams a month ago. They will be going to Crossroads on their way to California. Who knew to go from Arkansas to California you have to go through Indy!

Check out the various breed club and National clubs booths. Many will have raffles and silent auctions. The Exhibition Turkey Fanciers will have a $50 gift certificate for poultry supplies from a national supplier at raffle, along with numerous birds at silent auction. Just bring plenty of $1 bills to put in the many raffles!

Jim is giving good advice here....I'll add that you can find the owners of the birds and maybe even buy something before the judging or right after, even though there will never be a For Sale sign put up. The old saying "Everything is for Sale" is kind of true....if you have the right kind of money. If you see something you like, it is OK to ask if it is for sale.

Walt

 

[exop]

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That sounds like a really good idea - very safe from a quarantine / NPIP point of view. I have always been reluctant to show birds because of what they might pick up from the other contestants. Wish the judges disinfected their hands / etc between birds.

Right now I don't have enough show-worthy stock to spare any - that's the only drawback.

Best - exop