Poultry

There well over one hundred breeds and varieties of poultry in this country, with many others in existence throughout the world. Each of these breeds has distinct attributes and character, and is classified by The Poultry Club of Great Britain accordingly. This can also be based on a breed’s historical origins, original purpose, popularity, or size.

Two sizes of fowl exist – Large Fowl and Bantam. Both sizes can be found in many breeds, the Bantam version having been created as a miniature of the Large. True Bantams, are those with no Large Fowl counterpart and the breeds under this heading are usually for ornamental purposes. Waterfowl are similarly divided into ‘Heavy’, ‘Light’, and ‘Bantam’ Duck.

In fowl, another important distinction is that made between ‘Hard’ and ‘Soft’ feather breeds. Generally speaking, the ‘Hard’ feather breeds are the ‘Game’ varieties, whose historical origins lie in the outlawed pursuit of cockfighting. Having been developed over generations for exhibition purposes, they would be most unsuitable for this now. As the term suggests, they also have tighter feathering. The ‘Soft’ feather breeds are those remaining.

For further information on the different breeds and varieties visit http://www.poultryclub.org/breed-gallery/

For information on showing eggs visit http://www.poultryclub.org/eggs/showing-eggs/

We would like to thank ASDA Colne, for their kind sponsorship of the poultry section. ASDA provided the prize money for all the general classes.

We would also like to thank all the competitors who provided the show with a record entry for the Poultry Section and helped to make this year’s show a resounding success. The following identifies the special prize winners, to see all class winners please click here.

Best in Show (Sponsored by Mr. D. Shuttleworth)

A. & D. Procter: Ribchester

Reserve Champion (Sponsored by Mr. R. Kinder)

C. R. Eastwood & J. A. Willis: Bentham

Best Waterfowl (Sponsored by Mrs. J. G. Hawkins)

C. R. Eastwood & J. A. Willis: Bentham

Pekin Points

B. Carlos: Barnoldswick

Best Soft Feather Bantam

G. C. Marston: Wetherby

Best Eggs (Sponsored by Mrs. J. G. Hawkins)

G. C. Taylor: Kendal

Best Village Entry

A. Greenwood: Trawden

Best Children’s (Sponsored by Mrs. B. Shuttleworth)

S. Harvey: Ashton

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