Iowa Blues - Breed thread and discussion

[Candy442]

very pretty birdies @karimw

Kari, if you haven't figured by now, this is my DH Brett (iamfivewire)

I love your birds and the different colors. The personality is captured in your pictures, they are cool and they know it!

 

[LiLRedCV]

I haven't been on this thread in quite some time. Life just keeps getting in my way! LOL At any rate, I am looking to sell my Iowa Blues (amongst many other breeds) for the sole reason hubby landed a new job in another state and we can't take them with us. I have 9 IB laying hens and 2 IB roosters (2011 & 2013 summer hatches bought from Privett Hatchery in NM). This flock has been organically raised. Free-ranged on 11yrs+ chemical free acreage, supplemented with Scratch & Peck Naturally Free (corn-free and soy-free) feed, BOSS, and fresh organic veggie and fruit scraps washed down with a bucket of fresh water straight from our own private water well (no added chemicals). I'll take $100 for all of the IB's. Prefer local pick up in Pierce County, Washington.

 

[karimw]

Kari, if you haven't figured by now, this is my DH Brett (iamfivewire)

I love your birds and the different colors. The personality is captured in your pictures, they are cool and they know it!

Thanks for the compliment! I do love them.

I haven't been on this thread in quite some time. Life just keeps getting in my way! LOL At any rate, I am looking to sell my Iowa Blues (amongst many other breeds) for the sole reason hubby landed a new job in another state and we can't take them with us. I have 9 IB laying hens and 2 IB roosters (2011 & 2013 summer hatches bought from Privett Hatchery in NM). This flock has been organically raised. Free-ranged on 11yrs+ chemical free acreage, supplemented with Scratch & Peck Naturally Free (corn-free and soy-free) feed, BOSS, and fresh organic veggie and fruit scraps washed down with a bucket of fresh water straight from our own private water well (no added chemicals). I'll take $100 for all of the IB's. Prefer local pick up in Pierce County, Washington.

Sorry you have to give them up! I hope you find a good home for them and can get some more when you get resettled.

 

[Hurley]

Anyone looking for a fun chicken-related trip tomorrow, head on over to Coralville for the unveiling of the Iowa Blue Hen sculpture, one of eleven sculptures being dedicated.

11am is the dedication on the south terrace of the
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Coralville Marriott Hotel & Conference Center​

300 East 9th St. · Coralville, Iowa 52241 USA​

with a sculpture walk to follow.

Gotta get up early and head west. Hope to see you all there!​

Coralville to Dedicate Sculptures in the Iowa River Landing

The City of Coralville will dedicate eleven sculptures in the Iowa River Landing on Saturday, October 19,at 11 am on the South Terrace of the Coralville Marriott Hotel and Conference Center.

Following the dedication, which will include participation by several of the sculptors, attendees may take a guided walking tour.

The sculpture walk is approximately 1.6 miles along the streets and trails of the district.

The south lot of the Marriott will be open for free parking from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm.

The City of Coralville received $145,000 in grant funding from Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs Great Places Program for the project. The sculptures highlight the work of
Iowa artists and the Iowa Writers’ Library, provide art for public enjoyment, enhance the environment of the Iowa River Landing, increase awareness of the area as a UNESCO City of Literature, and offer additional information about sculpture,literature, artists, and the City of Literature for public education. Each sculpture is tied to a work in the Iowa Writers
’
Library, which is housed in the Coralville Marriott, offering approximately 800 bookswritten by former students, g
raduates, and faculty of the nationally renowned Iowa Writers’ Workshop
at the University of Iowa. The Iowa Writers
’
Library is maintained by the Coralville Public Library.The City requested proposals from Iowa artists earlier this year. A selection committee reviewed the proposals for their durability, price, relationship to the theme, and overall appearance, selecting eleven for installation, with final approval by the City Council. The selection committee included Dr. Rami Boutros, Linda Farkas, Mayor Jim Fausett, Jan Finlayson, Alison Ames Galstad, Mitch Gross, Ellen Habel,Kelly Hayworth, Mary Lea Kruse, Christine Scheetz, and Pamela White.Participating sculptors and their sculptures are:
1.

James Anthony Bearden, Des Moines:
To Dorothy
Literary reference:
“To Dorothy”
by Marvin Bell from Nightworks: Poems 1962-2000
2.

Anthony Castronovo, Iowa City:
After Trillium
Literary reference:
“Arboretum”
by Mark Levine from The Wilds
3.

Sarah Deppe, Maquoketa:
Tipping Point
Literary reference:
“Sea Change”
by Jorie Graham from Sea Change: Poems, 2008
4.

Kristin Garnant, Camanche:
Gilead
Literary reference: Gilead by Marilynne Robinson5.

MIDWEST PRESSED, Aaron Wilson and Tim Dooley, Cedar Falls:
Made of Money
Literary reference: God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater by Kurt Vonnegut

6.

Amber O’Harrow
, Wellman:
Iowa Blue: The Urbane Chicken
Literary reference:
“The Man Who Fell in Love with a Chicken”
David B. Axelrod

7.

Dan Perry, Waterloo:
Alidade
Literary reference:
“1, 2, 3”
by James Galvin from X: Poems
8.

Victoria Ann Reed, Waverly:
Convergence
Literary reference:
“The Visible World”
by Jorie Graham from The Dream of the Unified Field:Selected Poems 1974-1994
9.

Bounnak Thammavong, Swisher:
From the River
Literary reference: Where Water Comes Together with Other Water: Poems by Raymond Carver
10.

Bounnak Thammavong, Swisher:
Prairie Breeze Bench
Literary reference:
“Landscape
-Iowa
” by James Hearst
from The Good Earth: Three Poets of the Prairie /Paul Engle, James Hearst, and William Stafford, by Robert Dana, Scott Cawelti, and Denise Low with aforeword by Michael Carey
11.

V. Skip Willits, Camanche:
A Thousand Acres
Literary reference: A Thousand Acres by Jane Smiley#
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[Candy442]

Ok, everyone. Here are the photos long awaited. We picked up Jake's three IaBs, two birchen pullets and the cockerel. Which category is the cockerel? SP or Birchen?

Lots of photos

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Aren't they lovely? Jake really has raised some fine birds for us. We are so grateful to him for choosing us to care for his babies.

 

[ottbjumper06]

Ok, everyone. Here are the photos long awaited. We picked up Jake's three IaBs, two birchen pullets and the cockerel. Which category is the cockerel? SP or Birchen?

Lots of photos

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Aren't they lovely? Jake really has raised some fine birds for us. We are so grateful to him for choosing us to care for his babies.

Your cockerel is SP. Congrats
When you take them out of their cages you'll have to post more pictures so we can see their type

 

[Hurley]

"Betsy" is in place on Iowa River Landing road in Coralville, IA and the dedication was lovely.

I've placed a photo gallery up on the website with lots of photos, but here are a couple from yesterday. She looked GREAT! Great to see Kari and Curt and families there and to meet the artist, Amber O'Harrow. She did a remarkable job.

 

[ottbjumper06]

"Betsy" is in place on Iowa River Landing road in Coralville, IA and the dedication was lovely.

I've placed a photo gallery up on the website with lots of photos, but here are a couple from yesterday. She looked GREAT! Great to see Kari and Curt and families there and to meet the artist, Amber O'Harrow. She did a remarkable job.

Wow, that's incredible! I'll definitely be stopping by to see it next time I'm in the area.

 

[Candy442]

"Betsy" is in place on Iowa River Landing road in Coralville, IA and the dedication was lovely.

I've placed a photo gallery up on the website with lots of photos, but here are a couple from yesterday. She looked GREAT! Great to see Kari and Curt and families there and to meet the artist, Amber O'Harrow. She did a remarkable job.

Betsy is stunning! When we get out that way, this will be on our visit list

 

[IowaBlueCurt]

Below is a show that should host a nice number of Iowa Blues for anyone interested in checking it out! Typically we have a club meeting sometime during the show. There will be lots to learn!

Eastern Iowa Poultry Association
Proudly Presents Our
143rd Annual Poultry Show Nov 30 & Dec 1, 2013
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Release Time is Sunday @ 11:00 a.m.

Entries Postmarked No Later Than Nov. 11, 2013
Promoting Purebred Poultry since 1870
Judges: Clell Agler, Diana Dahir, Louis Cunningham, & Jeff Halbach

EIPA
TRISH DUSIL
3316 UNION AVE
COGGON IA 52218

Find us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/EasternIowaPoultryAssn
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Sec: Trish Dusil
3316 Union Ave
Coggon, IA 52218
[email protected]
319-558-9249


Treasurer: LeAnn Felts
609 E Columbus Crawfordsville, IA 52621
319 -658-3319 [email protected]
VP: Bart Price

President: Rex Felts
609 E Columbus Crawfordsville, IA 52621
319 -658-3319 [email protected]
Eastern Iowa Poultry Association Officer Directory


Show Sec: Phil Shank Show Superintendent: Bart Price

West Branch
Hwy. 1
Sharpless Auction
Exit 249
Exit 242 1st Ave.
Exit 246
Interstate 380

I 80

Interstate 80



North Dodge St.


Herbert Hoover Hwy
Travelodge
Coralville


Iowa City


Hwy 218

The 143rd ANNUAL SHOW of the EASTERN IOWA POULTRY ASSOCIATION will be held at the
SHARPLESS AUCTION COMPLEX on the East Side of Iowa City, IA
November 30 & December 1, 2013.
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Sharpless Auction Complex (5049 Herbert Hoover Hwy NE) is on the north side of Interstate 80 at Exit 249. See map above.

We hope to see all of our former exhibitors and many new ones this year. Be sure to enter all your fine poultry.

SHOW MOTEL​

Travelodge, 2216 North Dodge St., Iowa City, IA I80 Exit 246, Call 319-351-1010 for reservations. Eastern Iowa Poultry Show rates are $55 for one king bed, and $57 for two double beds. Rooms blocked for show rates will be released one week prior to show. Reserve now.

Shopping is available at the CORALRIDGE MALL, fast food, family dining, and other entertainment. Herbert Hoover museum in West Branch is 5 miles east of show. Historic Kalona and the Amana Colonies are within 45 minutes of the show Riverside Casino and Golf Course is 15 miles south of Iowa City

A restaurant is in the show building for breakfast and lunch on Saturday.

Auction


Auction Sunday Dec. 1st Starting at 9:00 A.M. Items donated for the auction will be greatly appreciated.​

ENTRIES MUST BE POSTMARKED BY: November 11, 2013
Feed & Bedding is furnished by Cargill & EIPA.​

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Breed Club Meets
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WYANDOTTE BREEDERS OF AMERICA (WBA)

Western National Meet​

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Large Fowl

Placing

Awards

Sponsors​

Bantam

Placing

Awards

Sponsors​

White

BV​

$30.00​

Dr Don Monke​

White

BV​

$30.00​

EIPA​

RV​

$20.00​

"​

RV​

$20.00​

"​

Silver Laced

BV​

$30.00​

EIPA​

Silver Laced

BV​

$30.00​

EIPA​

RV​

$20.00​

"​

RV​

$20.00​

"​

AOV

BV​

$30.00​

WBA​

AOV

BV​

$30.00​

WBA​

RV​

$20.00​

"​

RV​

$20.00​

"​

Columbian

BV​

$30.00​

Dr Don Monke​

Columbian

BV​

$30.00​

EIPA​

RV​

$20.00​

"​

RV​

$20.00​

"​

Partridge

BV​

$30.00​

Art Reiber​

Partridge

BV​

$30.00​

EIPA​

RV​

$20.00​

Phil Shank​

RV​

$20.00​

"​

Buff

BV​

$30.00​

EIPA​

Buff

BV​

$30.00​

Lou Horton/Phil Shank​

RV​

$20.00​

"​

RV​

$20.00​

"​

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Black

BV​

$30.00​

EIPA​

​

​

RV​

$20.00​

"​

Best Large Display

$25.00​

Phil Shank​

Best Bantam Display

$25.00​

Phil Shank​

Ch LF

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Trophy/Plaque

EIPA​

CH Bantam

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Trophy/Plaque

EIPA​

Res LF

"

"​

Res Bantam

"

"​

Ch JR LF

"

"​

Ch Jr Bantam

"

"​

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American Silkie Bantam Association State meet.
American Buckeye Poultry Club State meet.
Welsummer Club of North America National meet.

Late Breed Meets and Additional awards will be posted in the Show Room​

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POULTRY SHOW RULES AND REGULATIONS
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING​

We will try to release birds no later than 11:00 a.m. on Sunday. We ask that you do not start cooping out until all awards are handed out. Please show respect to those exhibitors receiving awards. This should also help minimize the loss of any birds due to theft. If there should be an incidence of theft, the show management will commence lock-down and inspection measures to locate said bird. Please know that we value all of our exhibitors and want each and every one to have an enjoyable experience at this show. We feel that this rule (request) is in the best interest of our exhibitors as a whole. For inclement weather with long travel distances, special arrangements will be considered. Thank you for your cooperation.
1. Please take sale birds from the sales area by the door in that area. Do not bring into main exhibit hall.
2. The Exhibition, in all respects, will be under the control of the Board of Directors, who will be governed by the rules and regulations of the American Poultry Association. This show is APA and ABA sanctioned. The aisle being judged and the adjacent aisles will be closed during judging.
3. Exhibitors may assist in moving their own birds to Champion Row.
4. Iowa Law 60.4(2) all poultry at exhibitions, shows or sales must come from U.S. Pullorum - Typhoid clean or equivalent flocks, or have had a negative Pullorum-Typhoid test within 90 days of the event and the test must have been performed by an authorized tester. A copy of your 2013 NPIP F1ock Certificate, NPIP #, or Pullorum-Typhoid testing report must be enclosed. Due to IA state regulations, we must have a copy to keep on file.
5. Have all exhibition and sale poultry in the building and cooped by 8:30 A.M. on Saturday for a visual inspection by Show Veterinarian. Birds showing signs of disease, illness, or stress will be removed from the show room
6. E.I.P.A. doesn’t insure exhibitors or exhibits. By entering, you accept full responsibility for accidents, theft or injury.
7. BIRDS LEFT AT THE SHOW WILL BE HELD FOR 1 WEEK AND IF ARRANGEMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN MADE BY THE OWNER, THEY WILL BE DISPOSED OF BY EIPA.
8. According to the Official APA rules, a display must consist of not less than seven (7) fowls, which shall be 1 Cock, 1 Hen, 1 Cockerel, 1 Pullet, and 3 birds of the exhibitors’ choice. E.I.P.A. does not accept trios at this show. Entries will be accepted for any variety, Standard or Non-Standard, and should be made on entry blanks furnished by the E.1.P.A.
9. Entry fee must be paid in full at the time of entry. No attention will be paid to entries unaccompanied by fees. Remittance is to be made payable to EASTERN IOWA POULTRY ASSOCIATION.
10. Send entries to: Trish Dusil, 3316 Union Ave., Coggon, IA 52218
11. Absolutely no substitutions nor additional entries allowed.
12. ENTRY FEE is $3.25, singles only. Double coops are an Additional $5.00
13. NOTICE JUNIORS (18 years and under): Please SPECIFY ON ENTRY IF JUNIOR EXHIBITOR. If not specified, entry will not be considered for Junior Specials and entry will automatically be entered in the open show.
14. EXHIBITORS IN THE JUNIOR SHOW CANNOT EXHIBIT IN THE OPEN SHOW.
15. We will be open, for the reception of all birds, on Friday, November 29, from 4:30 P.M. until 10:00 P.M. ****NO BIRDS WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE BUILDING PRIOR TO 4:30 P.M.
The showroom will be open Saturday, November30 from 7:00 A.M. until 7:00 P.M.
Judging will start promptly at 9:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 30th. Jr Judging Contest will start at 9:00 A.M. Saturday. Jr Showmanship will start at 1:00 pm Saturday.
Sunday, the building will be open at 7:00 A.M. with the auction starting at 9:00 A.M. and the Awards Ceremony to follow. The birds will be released at 11:00AM or when Awards Ceremony is completed, whichever comes first. DO NOT remove any show birds prior to the release time. Any one removing show birds before the release time will forfeit all awards and may not be invited to show next year.
16. The EASTERN IOWA POULTRY ASSOCIATION will take every precaution in the management of all departments, but will not be held responsible for any loss or accidents. Concerns or grievances shall be made to the EIPA Secretary, in writing, at the show.
17. FOR SALE COOPS will be available for exhibitors only at a charge of $4.00 per hole with a maximum of 4 birds per hole. Please reserve and pay for your sale coop needs on your entry form. No cages are to be placed outside on the ground and selling outside is prohibited. Clean up any spilled bedding!! Please only healthy poultry with no pecked out feathers or defects. Please remember to feed and water your own birds. Sale birds must be in the building for Vet inspection 8:30 A.M. Saturday.
18. The simple task of removing your water cups from the coop and putting them on top at the time of dismissal is a small favor that will save the cleanup crew valuable time. Buckets will be provided. Thanks in advance.

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CHAMPION LF



TROPHY

CHAMPION LF

CAP
RESERVE CHAMPION LF

TROPHY

RESERVE CHAMPION LF

TROPHY
CHAMPION BANTAM

TROPHY

CHAMPION BANTAM

CAP
RESERVE CHAMPION BANTAM

TROPHY

RESERVE CHAMPION BANTAM

TROPHY
CHAMPION WATERFOWL

TROPHY

CHAMPION WATERFOWL

CAP
RESERVE CHAMPION WF

TROPHY

RESERVE CHAMPION WF

TROPHY
CHAMPION

AMERICAN

$ 10.00

AMERICAN

$ 5.00
RESERVE

AMERICAN

$ 5.00

AMERICAN

$ 3.00
CHAMPION

ASIATIC

$ 10.00

ASIATIC

$ 5.00
RESERVE

ASIATIC

$ 5.00

ASIATIC

$ 3.00
CHAMPION

ENGLISH

$ 10.00

ENGLISH

$ 5.00
RESERVE

ENGLISH

$ 5.00

ENGLISH

$ 3.00
CHAMPION

MEDITERRANEAN

$ 10.00

MEDITERRANEAN

$ 5.00
RESERVE

MEDITERRANEAN

$ 5.00

MEDITERRANEAN

$ 3.00
CHAMPION

CONTINENTAL

$ 10.00

CONTINENTAL

$ 5.00
RESERVE

CONTINENTAL

$ 5.00

CONTINENTAL

$ 3.00
CHAMPION

AOSB

$ 10.00

AOSB

$ 5.00
RESERVE

AOSB

$ 5.00

AOSB

$ 3.00
CHAMPION

TURKEY

$ 10.00

TURKEY

$ 5.00
RESERVE

TURKEY

$ 5.00

TURKEY

$ 3.00
CHAMPION

LIGHT DUCK

$ 10.00

LIGHT DUCK

$ 5.00
RESERVE

LIGHT DUCK

$ 5.00

LIGHT DUCK

$ 3.00
CHAMPION

MEDIUM DUCK

$ 10.00

MEDIUM DUCK

$ 5.00
RESERVE

MEDIUM DUCK

$ 5.00

MEDIUM DUCK

$ 3.00
CHAMPION

HEAVY DUCK

$ 10.00

HEAVY DUCK

$ 5.00
RESERVE

HEAVY DUCK

$ 5.00

HEAVY DUCK

$ 3.00
CHAMPION

BANTAM DUCK

$ 10.00

BANTAM DUCK

$ 5.00
RESERVE

BANTAM DUCK

$ 5.00

BANTAM DUCK

$ 3.00
CHAMPION

GAME

$ 10.00

GAME

$ 5.00
RESERVE

GAME

$ 5.00

GAME

$ 3.00
CHAMPION

MODERN

$ 10.00

MODERN

$ 5.00
RESERVE

MODERN

$ 5.00

MODERN

$ 3.00
CHAMPION

SCCL

$ 10.00

SCCL

$ 5.00
RESERVE

SCCL

$ 5.00

SCCL

$ 3.00
CHAMPION

RCCL

$ 10.00

RCCL

$ 5.00
RESERVE

RCCL

$ 5.00

RCCL

$ 3.00
CHAMPION

FEATHER LEGGED

$ 10.00

FEATHER LEGGED

$ 5.00
RESERVE

FEATHER LEGGED

$ 5.00

FEATHER LEGGED

$ 3.00
CHAMPION

AOCCL

$ 10.00

AOCCL

$ 5.00
RESERVE

AOCCL

$ 5.00

AOCCL

$ 3.00
CHAMPION

LIGHT GOOSE

$ 10.00

LIGHT GOOSE

$ 5.00
RESERVE

LIGHT GOOSE

$ 5.00

LIGHT GOOSE

$ 3.00
CHAMPION

MEDIUM GOOSE

$ 10.00

MEDIUM GOOSE

$ 5.00
RESERVE

MEDIUM GOOSE

$ 5.00

MEDIUM GOOSE

$ 3.00
CHAMPION

HEAVY GOOSE

$ 10.00

HEAVY GOOSE

$ 5.00
RESERVE

HEAVY GOOSE

$ 5.00

HEAVY GOOSE

$ 3.00
CHAMPION

GUINEA FOWL

$ 10.00

GUINEA FOWL

$ 5.00
RESERVE

GUINEA FOWL

$ 5.00

GUINEA FOWL

$ 3.00

Open
JR
Awards Sponsored By E.I.P.A

Junior Activities​

Must have at least one bird entered into the Junior Show in order to participate in our Junior competitions. Contests are APA-ABA sanctioned events. Contact the Iowa Youth APA-ABA leader, Angela Harger at [email protected] or 319-693-3444. Thank you to Mark Peterson for agreeing to judge these new events for our show!
Jr Judging Contest
Report to the Youth table at 9:00 am Saturday. Rules will be posted at the Youth table.
Jr Showmanship
Open to all Junior Show exhibitors. Entrants will be divided into age groups, and will present one bird (chickens recommended) to our showmanship judge. They will answer a panel of questions based on general poultry and breed-specific knowledge. The judge will score entrants based on their: appearance, bird’s condition, knowledge and presentation skills. This is an APA/ABA Youth Program sanctioned showmanship event, and showmanship points will be awarded to APA/ABA Youth Program members who participate. Awards will be given in each age category.

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