Fancy Feathers 15th Annual Open Chicken Show
​AND RABBITS!!
March 25, 2023 at the Dripping Springs Ranch Park Events Center

The Basics

Everyone is free to come and watch the show and participate in our awesome bucket raffle and silent auction!

Entries are due mailed back with proof of PT test (may be presented day of coop in) and fees by March 17, 2023
Make checks payable to Kyle 4-H 

*Coop in Friday March 24, 2023 5 pm-8 pm and March 25, 2023 7am-8:30am. Judging starts at 9 am

Before arrival at the show, ALL of the birds you are bringing MUST have up-to-date PT test papers available at check-in.  NO PT testing available on site. 
What is a PT paper? Check out our poultry Q/A page for details.


Entry Fees:
APA, ABA, Backyard Shows, $6.00 per bird.
Junior Show $6.00 per bird.
Double Coop $12.00 per bird.
​Showmanship $8

Having trouble deciding what show to enter your birds in?

• The APA show is for pure bred, recognized breed, standard sized (large) birds.
• The ABA show is for pure bred, recognized breed, bantam sized (small) birds.
• The Backyard show is meant for cross-bred or backyard birds of all sizes.
• The Junior show is for youth's birds of all sizes, but judged the same as APA/ABA shows.

List of Events:

APA and ABA Sanctioned Shows
Backyard Show
Junior Show
​Open Show
Youth Showmanship
Egg Show
Cluck-off Contest
Chicken Poop Bingo
Raffle
Silent Auction
Concession Stand
Breeder Rabbit Show
Arts and Crafts Show-chicken and rabbit related 

 Location:
John L. Kuykendall Arena and Events Center
2200 W. RR 152
Llano, TX 78643
​Show runs from
8:00 am to approx. 3:00 pm

Neither Kyle 4-H or Alumni are liable for accidents or losses while attending the show.
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Rules and Regulations
Entry deadline will be February 10, 2023. Entry fees for the open show will be $6.00 per bird. Double coops will be $12.00. Junior Show Entry fee is $6.00 per bird. Make checks payable to Kyle 4-H.

Show room will be open to receive birds Friday February 17, 2023 from 5:00pm-8:00pm. Saturday February 18 the show room will reopen at 7:00am. All birds must be in place by 8:30am. A.B.A and A.P.A. standards will be used by the judge.
Protest must be submitted in writing along with $25.00 cash, which will be returned if upheld. Show committee will make final decision on all protest.
Only judges and show officials are allowed to handle and move birds other than the owner. Handling anyone else's bird without permission from the owner will result in a 1 year ban from the show.
To transport poultry off personal property (such as to shows, sales etc.) in Texas, your flock is required to be pullorium typhoid clean and you must hold a current copy of the certificate. All shows you attend in Texas require you to have a copy of the certificate with you.


PRIOR TO SHOW HAVE YOUR BIRD/S TESTED.


If you do not have a current PT test for your flock there MIGHT be an authorized tester on location. Understand that the test will only be good for this show. Please confirm there will be a tester present before bringing untested birds. Sick birds will be removed from the show room.
Exhibitors will be responsible for feeding and watering their own birds. Water will be available.


TEXAS EXHIBITORS ONLY
Bird sales will be permitted provided the seller has the Texas Animal Health Commission Fowl Registration Permit and current Pullorum-Typhoid annual inspection papers at the sale. Sellers must provide their own sale cages. Crowding will not be permitted. Failure to abide by the above conditions will negate the right to sell. Sick birds will be removed from the show facility.
PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE ANY BIRDS UNTIL RELEASE HAS BEEN ANOUNCED. This will follow the award presentation upon completion of judging.
COCK- Male 12 months or older
HEN- Female 12 months or older
COCKEREL- Male under 12 months or age
PULLET- Female under 12 months of age
Entry forms must be marked as per OPEN, BACKYARD, or JUNIOR. All unmarked forms will be judged in the open show.
To compete for bantam DISPLAY, exhibitors must exhibit at least 1 cock, 1 hen, 1 cockerel, 1 pullet and three more birds of the same variety.


Junior Showmanship - $8 entry fee - Trophy buckles!!
This is your chance to demonstrate your showmanship skills and breed knowledge.
Judging criteria can be found at www.fancyfeatherstx.org
Note: Showmanship birds can be shown in Open APA/ABA, Youth, or
Backyard Shows. You need to make sure your bird is not about to be judged prior to removing it for the Showmanship event

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