Department: 107-Poultry | Open
FUR & FEATHER SILENT AUCTION
Open to the public, the Fur & Feather Silent Auction opens 2 p.m. Saturday, August 9 and closes 8 p.m. that evening in the Poultry & Rabbit Exhibition Barn (#34).
Superintendents
Tiffany Waletzko (406) 240-9732
Heidi West (406) 747-9158
Prizes & Awards
Breeders and Backyard Show
Grand Champion – $25.00
Reserve Grand Champion – $15.00
Champion Hen/Pullet – $25.00
Reserve Champion Hen/Pullet – $15.00
Champion Cock/Cockerel – $25.00
Reserve Champion Cock/Cockerel – $15.00
Champion Waterfowl – $25.00
Reserve Champion Waterfowl – $15.00
Champion Turkey – $25.00
Reserve Champion Turkey – $15.00
Champion Ornamental $25.00
Reserve Champion Ornamental – $15.00
Champion Pigeon – $25.00
Reserve Champion Pigeon – $15.00
1st Place – $8.00
2nd Place – $5.00
3rd Place – $3.00
Production Layer Show
Grand Champion – $25.00
Reserve Grand Champion – $15.00
1st Place – $8.00
2nd Place – $5.00
3rd Place – $3.00
Pairs & Trios
Grand Champion – $25.00
Reserve Grand Champion – $15.00
1st Place – $8.00
2nd Place – $5.00
3rd Place – $3.00
Unless specifically stated otherwise under division or class listings, Poultry Premium money will be paid at the posted rates.
Divisions
Division A: Breeder Show- Bantam Poultry
Division B: Breeders Show- Standard Poultry
Division C: Breeder Show- Ducks
Division D: Breeder Show- Geese
Division E: Breeder Show- Turkeys
Division F: Breeder Show- Ornamental Birds
Division G: Breeder Show- Pigeons
Division H: Production Layer Show
Division I: Backyard Show- Bantam Poultry
Division J: Backyard Show- Standard Poultry
Division K: Backyard Show- Ducks
Division L: Backyard Show- Geese
Division M: Backyard Show- Turkeys
Division N: Backyard Show- Ornamental Birds
Division O: Backyard Show- Pigeons
Division P: Pairs
Division Q: Trios
Division R: Youth Show
Important Facts & Dates
JULY 17 – FINAL DAY FOR ENTRIES
Enter online by 5 p.m. Thursday, July 17, 2025 using the the online entry system. Entry Fee is $5.00 per entry and required to be paid in full at time of entry. No entries or payment of entries will be accepted after July 17. Parents must sign if exhibitor is under 18 years of age. Following registration, print and save your receipt for entry confirmation.
All exhibitors must enter the required fields which may include breed, variety, and the sex/age of the bird, depending on the division.
August 4 – DELIVER EXHIBITS TO FAIRGROUNDS
NEW! Deliver exhibits from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, August 4 to the Llama Barn (#34). No animal will be received by mail or freight. Vehicle and gate procedures are located here.
August 5 – Judging
11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 5 in the Llama Barn. The Poultry area will be restricted to exhibitors only during judging. Vehicles cannot remain on the fairgrounds during judging.
AUGUST 10 – PREMIUM PAYOUT
Premiums are available for pickup 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday, August 10 at the Fair Office (Bldg. #12). Premiums are also available 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday of the following week. Any unpaid premiums after 5 p.m., August 13 will be forfeited.
AUGUST 10 – EXHIBITS RELEASED
You can walk in and pick up your poultry between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday, August 10. You may drive-in and pick up your poultry between 8 p.m and 9 p.m on Sunday, August 10. No vehicles are allowed until after 8 p.m. Barn superintendents will be present until the barn closes at 9 p.m. Exhibits remaining after 9 p.m. will be removed at the superintendent’s discretion. Vehicle and gate procedures are located in the premium book and available online.
General Exhibiting GUIDELINES
You must complete all steps to finalize your entry. You are not considered registered until the entry fee is received.
NEW! You will need to upload a photo of your poultry entry with your online entry.
NEW! If you need to bring a replacement bird, contact the Superintendents and provide a new photo.
Exhibitor must own all birds by entry deadline of July 17.
Caution: If the bird still PEEPS – leave it home. No birds under four (4) months of age, except Cornish cross meat birds, will be accepted into the barn for exhibiting.
Any exhibit showing signs of disease will not be accepted into the barn. Any exhibit showing signs of disease after the Fair starts will be sent home.
Public barn hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday, August 5 through Saturday, August 9 and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, August 10.
Open Class Breeder Show
DIVISION A– BANTAM POULTRY
Birds entered in this division must be accepted by the American Bantam Association. Class, breed, variety, and sex are required at time of entry.
Bantam poultry sexes:
Cock – male fowl one (1) year old or older
Cockerel – male fowl less than one (1) year
Hen – female fowl one (1) year old or older
Pullet – female fowl less than one (1) year
Class 1: Feather Legged
Class 2: Single Comb Clean Leg
Class 3: Rose Comb Clean Leg
Class 4: All Other Comb Clean Leg
Class 5: Game
DIVISION B – STANDARD POULTRY
Birds entered in this division must be accepted by the American Poultry Association. Class, breed, variety, and sex are required at time of entry.
Standard poultry sexes:
Cock – male fowl one (1) year old or older
Cockerel – male fowl less than one (1) year
Hen – female fowl one (1) year old or older
Pullet – female fowl less than one (1) year
Class 1: American
Class 2: Continental
Class 3: Mediterranean
Class 4: English
Class 5: Asiatic
Class 6: All Other Standard Breeds (this is a recognized APA class, not a crossbred)
DIVISION C – DUCKS
Birds in this division must be accepted by the American Poultry Association, Class, breed, variety, and sex are required at time of entry.
Duck sexes:
Old Drake – Male duck one year and over
Young Drake – Male duck under one year
Old Duck – Female duck one year and over
Young Duck – Female duck under one year
Class 1: Light
Class 2: Medium
Class 3: Heavy
Class 4: Bantam
DIVISION D – GEESE
Birds entered in this division must be accepted by the American Poultry Association. Class, breed, variety, and sex are required at time of entry.
Geese sexes:
Old Gander – Male goose one year and over
Young Gander – Male goose under one year
Old Goose – Female goose one year and over
Young Goose – Female goose under one year
Class 1: Light
Class 2: Medium
Class 3: Heavy
DIVISION E – TURKEYS
Birds entered in this division must be accepted by the American Poultry Association. There is only one breed of turkey with many varieties. Variety, age, and sex are required at time of entry.
Turkey sexes:
Tom – Male turkey one year and over
Jake – Male turkey under one year
Hen – Female turkey one year and over
Jenny – Female turkey under one year
Class 1: Breeder variety
DIVISION F – ORNAMENTAL BIRDS
Birds in this division must be purebred, not Backyard Cross. Breed, variety, and sex are required at time of entry.
Ornamental bird sexes:
Old Hen
Young Hen
Old Cock
Young Cock
Class 1: Any Ornamental Bird
DIVISION G – PIGEONS
Birds in this division must be accepted by the appropriate species’ standard of perfection. Class, breed, variety, and sex are required at time of entry.
Pigeon sexes:
Old Hen
Young Hen
Old Cock
Young Cock
Class 1: Breeder
Division H – Production Layer Show - Standard Poultry
Class, breed, variety, and sex are required at time of entry.
Sexes:
Hen – female fowl one (1) year old or older
Pullet – female fowl less than one (1) year
Class 1: American
Class 2: Continental
Class 3: Mediterranean
Class 4: English
Class 5: Asiatic
Class 6: All Other Standard Breed (this is a recognized APA class, not cross breeds)
Class 7: Backyard Cross/ Production Hybrid
Backyard Show
DIVISION I– BANTAM POULTRY
Birds entered in this division are those not accepted by the American Bantam Association. Class, breed, variety, and sex are required at time of entry.
Bantam poultry sexes:
Cock – male fowl one (1) year old or older
Cockerel – male fowl less than one (1) year
Hen – female fowl one (1) year old or older
Pullet – female fowl less than one (1) year
Class 1: Feather Legged
Class 2: Single Comb Clean Leg
Class 3: Rose Comb Clean Leg
Class 4: All Other Comb Clean Leg
Class 5: Game
Class 6: Backyard Cross
DIVISION J – STANDARD POULTRY
Birds entered in this division are those not accepted by the American Poultry Association. Class, breed, variety, and sex are required at time of entry.
Standard poultry sexes:
Cock – male fowl one (1) year old or older
Cockerel – male fowl less than one (1) year
Hen – female fowl one (1) year old or older
Pullet – female fowl less than one (1) year
Class 1: American
Class 2: Continental
Class 3: Mediterranean
Class 4: English
Class 5: Asiatic
Class 6: All Other Standard Breeds
Class 7: Backyard Cross/Production Hybrid
DIVISION K – DUCKS
Birds entered in this division are those not accepted by the American Poultry Association. Class, breed, variety, and sex are required at time of entry.
Duck sexes:
Old Drake – Male duck one year and over
Young Drake – Male duck under one year
Old Duck – Female duck one year and over
Young Duck – Female duck under one year
Class 1: Light
Class 2: Medium
Class 3: Heavy
Class 4: Bantam
Class 5: Backyard Cross
DIVISION L – GEESE
Birds entered in this division are those not accepted by the American Poultry Association. Class, breed, variety, and sex are required at time of entry.
Geese sexes:
Old Gander – Male goose one year and over
Young Gander – Male goose under one year
Old Goose – Female goose one year and over
Young Goose – Female goose under one year
Class 1: Light
Class 2: Medium
Class 3: Heavy
Class 4: Backyard Cross
DIVISION M – TURKEYS
Birds entered in this division are those not accepted by the American Poultry Association. Class, breed, variety, and sex are required at time of entry.
Turkey sexes:
Tom – Male turkey one year and over
Jake – Male turkey under one year
Hen – Female turkey one year and over
Jenny – Female turkey under one year
Class 1: Backyard Cross
DIVISION N – ORNAMENTAL BIRDS
Birds entered in this division are not purebred. Class, variety, and sex are required at time of entry.
Ornamental bird sexes:
Old Hen
Young Hen
Old Cock
Young Cock
Class 1: Any Ornamental Bird
DIVISION O – PIGEONS
Birds entered in this division are those not accepted by specific species’ standard of perfection. Class, breed, variety, and sex are required at time of entry.
Pigeon sexes:
Old Hen
Young Hen
Old Cock
Young Cock
Class 1: Backyard Cross
Division P – Pairs
Birds entered in this division must be a male and female of the same species, breed, variety and age.
Age:
Young – under one year
Old – over one year
Class 1: Young Pair Breeder (breed accepted by appropriate standard of perfection)
Class 2: Old Pair Breeder (breed accepted by the appropriate standard of perfection)
Class 3: Young Pair Backyard Cross
Class 4: Old Pair Backyard Cross
Division Q – Trios
Birds entered in this division must be a male and two (2) females of the same species, breed, variety and age.
Age:
Young – under one year
Old – over one year
Class 1: Young Trio Breeder (breed accepted by appropriate standard of perfection)
Class 2: Old Trio Breeder (breed accepted by the appropriate standard of perfection)
Class 3: Young Trio Backyard Cross
Class 4: Old Trio Backyard Cross
Division R – Youth Show
One youth age eight (8) years and under. May enter up to three (3) birds as long as they are different breeds. Select one bird for showmanship. Birds will be caged during showmanship. Overview of activity: Individual birds are caged. Child stands by the cage with their bird. Each child will be interviewed by a judge. Questions such as, “What is your name?”, “What kind of bird do you have?”, “Does your bird have a name?”, “Anything else would you like to tell me about your bird?” Prize will be a bag of treats and stickers/toy and a ribbon. No premium money awarded.
Class 1: Showmanship - Youth 8 and Under
Fur & Feather Silent Auction
Opens: 2 p.m. Saturday, August 9
Closes: 8 p.m. Saturday, August 9
Pickup: 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, August 10
Location: Llama Barn (#34)
Silent Auction Items
· Select Open Class Poultry & 4-H Rabbit Exhibits
Silent Auction Participant/Exhibitor Information:
Open Class and 4-H Exhibits may be entered in the Silent Auction
Exhibits must be entered by Tuesday evening at 6 pm
Silent auction officials will register participants beginning at cage in until 6 pm Tuesday
No other birds or rabbits will be accepted into the auction after Tuesday 6 pm
Fair officials will affix an auction label to the cages of participating birds and rabbits by Saturday morning at 11 am
Fair officials will have a list of winning bids available Sunday morning
It is highly encouraged that exhibitors be present on Sunday from 12 to 2 pm to assist in the transfer of the bird or rabbit.
The only animals allowed to be released prior to 6pm on Sunday are animals sold in the silent auction.
Exhibitors must pick up their silent auction proceeds from the silent auction official by 6 pm on Sunday afternoon. Any silent auction earnings not collected by the exhibitor will be placed in the poultry/rabbit barn accounts in support of poultry/rabbit barn operations.
No other transactions may take place for the duration of the silent auction.
Silent Auction Bidder Instruction:
Silent Auction Opens at 2 p.m. Saturday August 9 and closes at 8 p.m. on Saturday evening.
Auction items will be listed with a minimum bid required. If the minimum bid is not met, animals will be withdrawn from the sale and remain in the ownership of the exhibitor.
Bidders will complete cards with their bid and their contact information.
Those with the winning bid will be notified Saturday evening/Sunday morning by silent auction officials with instructions for payment and pickup.
All auction items must be paid in cash to silent auction officials.
Auction animals will only be released to the winning bidder when an appropriate crate or box is produced.
Animals must be picked up between 12 and 2 pm on Sunday. Sold animals will only be held for the buyer until Sunday at 2 pm. Any animal not collected by 2 pm will be offered to the next bidder on the auction form. If no buyer is identified, the animal will remain in the ownership of the exhibitor.