The Heritage Rhode Island Red Site

[Fred's Hens]

I bought the book from the APA. First, I wished to support the APA. Secondly, it has proven a valuable tool as you can share with someone in a discussion or to point out something to someone with whom you're having a learning moment. Most of the folks who genuinely care about the standard bred poultry had their copy on hand at the National in Knoxville. I remember pulling mine out of the truck during a parking lot discussion.

E files serve a purpose, but nothing replaces actually having The Book in your hands. My POV.

 

[RoseMarie1]

I bought the book from the APA. First, I wished to support the APA. Secondly, it has proven a valuable tool as you can share with someone in a discussion or to point out something to someone with whom you're having a learning moment. Most of the folks who genuinely care about the standard bred poultry had their copy on hand at the National in Knoxville. I remember pulling mine out of the truck during a parking lot discussion.

E files serve a purpose, but nothing replaces actually having The Book in your hands. My POV.

oh you got that right Fred. I do plan on buying my own copy when I can. I LOVE having one in hand so I can underline and make notes in it etc. I have trouble remembering due to my health right now so I want my own so I can refer back to it.

 

[cmom]

I share everyone's point of view, but a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. I know there are copies available, but the information even online is pertinent. When I compared the different years of the publications I noticed that the descriptions of the breeds were the same from year to year. The main thing I noticed was that in the earlier publications there were fewer breeds. In the later years more breeds were added. I have looked through but not really well at a friends more recent publication which I think was a 2010 edition. This is just my observation and my opinion. I also have it on my smartphone.

 

[RoseMarie1]

I share everyone's point of view, but a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. I know there are copies available, but the information even online is pertinent. Just my opinion. I also have it on my smartphone.

Yep I so much appreciate you sharing this info for those of us that don't have one of our own right now and can't get one yet. I'm a little confused but when I get the copy the library is trying to get for m and I can see it all in hand it will probably clear it up a bit for me.

 

[mckee farms]

I have a few too. Having alot of fun

 

[JanetMarie]

In my opinion, it's best to have the actual book.

 

[RoseMarie1]

In my opinion, it's best to have the actual book.

yep one day one day.

 

[mkeawsh]

Okay, what book are ya'll talking about. I have been trying to go back in pages but can't find the title.

 

[cmom]

Okay, what book are ya'll talking about. I have been trying to go back in pages but can't find the title.

The American Poultry Association Standard of Perfection.

 

[Fred's Hens]

At the unintended risk of causing offense, I'll just say for the benefit of those interested in Standard bred poultry and exhibiting Standard bred poultry. The "Book" is the bible of the hobby. It simply is required and separates the serious person from those not so serious. The standard is right there, along side my easy chair, where it gets regular use and study. It's in my truck when I go to a show, and it gets thumbed through whenever and wherever I'm involved with a serious poultry person conversation. It's really that simple. If you really want folks to take you seriously in this hobby, having an SOP is the basic tool.

Further, as someone who supports the American Poultry Association proudly, buying the Book is supportive of North American's oldest livestock sanctioning body, older than any of the dog, horse, or cattle associations.

Again, if you wish to be taken seriously in this hobby, you'll be a part of the APA and buy the Standard, using it, studying it and discussing it with your peers. Ditto for those whose heart is in the bantams. The American Bantam Association also publishes their Standard. Since the bantams are held to the same Standard as the LF, there are only minor, insignificant differences in the standards and most differences are an oversight or typo and both sanctioning bodies are working hard to reconcile these minor differences.