Northeastern Poultry Congress 2014

[Blarneyeggs]

Oh NO! That's so sad, sorry to hear it.

I was very impressed with how they were standing at the doors and checking birds for health on the way in.

 

[Blarneyeggs]

The Host hotel interior Walt

Sweet! We didn't stay there and we really wish we did. Next year for sure! Thanks for sharing, Walt.

 

[joanie_maine]

What breed won~~Super Grand Champion this year? Seems bantams are winning lately, don't know why. There should be 2 classes for super grand champion one for LF other for Bantam and not combine it..

Black Bantam Cochin Hen - Tom Roebuck - Super Grand Champion

 

[uphilljill]

The results (and some photos) are posted on their website now. poultrycongress.com

 

[Vamvakas]

I know this show is now over but when I looked at Dan Castle winning English Champ I see to many comb points on his birds, he's got 6 maybe 7 points can't tell by pic but it's still to many points for real Australorps... Real Australians have 4-5 points plus a thicker body. These awards go to the popular breeders not the ones who know there breeds.

 

[fowlman01]

I know this show is now over but when I looked at Dan Castle winning English Champ I see to many comb points on his birds, he's got 6 maybe 7 points can't tell by pic but it's still to many points for real Australorps...  Real Australians have 4-5 points plus a thicker body.  These awards go to the popular breeders not the ones who know there breeds.

They should have 5 points, but a couple extra isn't a big deal. Did you see any other birds in the English class that should have beat it?

 

[Vamvakas]

They should have 5 points, but a couple extra isn't a big deal. Did you see any other birds in the English class that should have beat it?

I wasn't there due to my ride who did something shady last minute.. I follow Aussie standards not the American standard @ http://www.australorps.com/4.html

 

[fowlman01]

4 to 6 points is what the Australian Standard states.

 

[Arielle]

Somebody stole my two chicken carriers, a 3-hole and a 4-hole wire carrier from the show hall. Really not impressive.

Sorry. I always fear such things will happen when people are around-- sorry, they sound like they were nice carriers.

I know this show is now over but when I looked at Dan Castle winning English Champ I see to many comb points on his birds, he's got 6 maybe 7 points can't tell by pic but it's still to many points for real Australorps... Real Australians have 4-5 points plus a thicker body. These awards go to the popular breeders not the ones who know there breeds.

Combs are not nearly as important as other features. . . . and the deduction isas I understand it less than a point. ( As long as myroosters have 4-5 point, I'm good; Mr 8 point is out unless he has something I really need. ). THe judges can only judge the birds that are entered. ANd since the judge cannot know the name of the owner/breeders as only entry numbers not names are on the cards how can such a bias be implimented in general? I realize it is possible. People are human; we all have biases even if we try not to.

In Holland, a judge must stand down, when his stallion is being presented for consideration. Everyone knows who owns the stallion. IT still goes thru the same process. ANd honestly I bet that stallion had better be something special. In the case I am thinking of, that stallion was creme del a creme, best of the best, and was approved in the following year with remarkable scores.

I watched the judging for a while at NEPC. IT is hard work. Pulling two birds out at a time, looking at 8-10 birds, then putting them in order . . . not a job for me!! I appreciate the great knowledge the judges must have to do this. Are some judges better than others, probably, even likely. BUT they can only select from the birds entered . . .

 

[uphilljill]

x2. Much respect for judges after seeing them work this event. I'm even thinking of volunteering to clerk next year. Looks like a great learning experience!