Poultry 

SUPERINTENDENT 

Laura Denitto | 406-544-7401 & Kristin Whisennand | 406-241-2712 

Llama Barn (34) 

JULY 9 Entry Deadline:

The online entry system is not available for the Poultry Department. There is no limit on the number of entries allowed. However, no entries or payment of entries will be accepted after July 9. See below for entry instructions.

AUGUST 9 Exhibit Delivery:

Deliver exhibits to the Llama Barn (34) from noon to 8 p.m. on Monday, August 9. Bring your fairgrounds receipt for payment at check-in time. No animal will be received by mail or freight. Click here for exhibitor map.

AUGUST 10 Judging:

The Poultry area will be open to exhibitors only during judging. Vehicles cannot remain on the fairgrounds during judging.

AUGUST 15 Exhibit Retrieval:

The barn closes to the public at 6 p.m.  After 6 only exhibitors are allowed in the barn. You can pick up your poultry between 8 and 9 p.m. Sunday, August 15. 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. Instructions for vehicle access and gate procedures can be found online at WesternMontanaFair.com.

ENTRY INSTRUCTIONS

To enter please send an email to: mslapoultry@gmail.com with the following information:

1. Name, email address, phone number

2. Choose a Division

2. Choose a Group Number

3. Breed (Div. 1 only) (if known)

4. Variety (Div. 1 only) (if known), Color

5. Indicate Sex

6. Indicate how many birds being entered for each breed/variety

7. Print a copy of your email for your records

You will receive a confirmation email with the amount due for entry fees from the Poultry Superintendents. This email will have a link to pay entry fees online or you may send a check with a print of the confirmation email to the Missoula County Fair Office, 1101 South Ave. W, Missoula MT 59801. An entry will not be considered complete until the appropriate fees are paid. The entry fees must be received before 5 p.m. Friday, July 9.

Print entry forms are available at the Missoula County Fair office or by request, please call 406-721-3247.

RULES & REMINDERS

• You must complete all steps to finalize your entry. You are not considered registered until the fee is received.

• 4-H and FFA Members must pay entry fees to exhibit in open class and may not enter the same animal(s) in both 4-H/FFA and open class.

• Bring your receipt and email confirmation at check-in time.

• Exhibitor must own all birds by entry deadline of July 9.

• 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.

• Barn hours are 5 p.m to 10 p.m. Tuesday, August 10; 11 a.m to 10 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, August 11-14 and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, August 15.

PRIZES & AWARDS

Unless specifically stated otherwise under division or class listings, Poultry Premium money will be paid at the following rates:

Divisions 1 and 3

Division 2

• Grand Champion – $50.00

• Reserve Grand Champion – $25.00

• 1st Place – $3.00

• 2nd Place – $2.00

• 3rd Place – $1.00

DIVISIONS

Division 1: Open Class Breeder Show

Includes all chickens, ornamental, waterfowl, and turkeys that meet the Standard of Perfection criteria.

Division 2: Production Layer Show

Open to all standard chickens including crossbreeds that are laying. A half-dozen eggs, in a carton, from the bird entered are required for judging.

Division 3: Backyard

Includes Bantams, roosters, waterfowl, turkeys and ornamentals that DO NOT fit the Standard of Perfection criteria.

Division 4: Youth

Open to exhibitors age eight (8) years and under. Birds do not have to be registered or purebred animals. May enter up to five (5) birds as long as they are different breeds.

Division 1– Standard & Bantam Poultry

For Standard and Bantam Poultry, choose a group number, write in breed and variety, indicate sex using the following guidelines/description:

1. Cock – male fowl one (1) year old or older

2. Cockerel – male fowl less than one (1) year

3. Hen – female fowl one (1) year old or older

4. Pullet – female fowl less than one (1) year

Division 1 – Standard Poultry

Group 3200 – American

Group 3201 – Asiatic

Group 3202 – English

Group 3203 – Mediterranean

Group 3204 – Continental

Group 3205 – All Other Standard Breeds

Division 1 – Bantam Poultry

Group 3207 – American Game

Group 3208 – Modern Game

Group 3209 – Old English Game

Group 3210 – Rose Comb Clean Leg

Group 3211 – Single Comb Clean Leg

Group 3212 – Feather Legged

Division 1 – Ducks

For Ducks, indicate sex, age and group:

1. Old Drake – Male duck one year and over

2. Young Drake – Male duck under one year

3. Old Duck – Female duck one year and over

4. Young Duck – Female duck under one year 

Group 3215 – Ducks

Division 1 – Geese

For Geese, indicate sex, age and group:

1. Old Gander – Male goose one year and over

2. Young Gander – Male goose under one year

3. Old Goose – Female goose one year and over

4. Young Goose – Female goose under one year 

Group 3219 – Geese

Division 1 – Turkeys

For Turkeys, indicate sex, age and group:

1. Old Tom – Male turkey one year and over

2. Young Tom – Male turkey under one year

3. Old Hen – Female turkey one year and over

4. Young Hen – Female turkey under one year

Group 3222 – Turkeys

Division 1 – Ornamental Birds

For Ornamental Birds, indicate age, grouping and breed:

1. Old Hen

2. Young Hen

3. Old Cock

4. Young Cock 

Group 3223 – Ornamental Birds 

Division 1 – Pigeons

For Pigeons, indicate sex and grouping on entry blank:

1. Old Hen

2. Young Hen

3. Old Cock

4. Young Cock 

Group 3225 – Pigeons

Division 2 – Standard Layer

Choose an age, indicate group:

1. Hen – female fowl one (1) year old or older

2. Pullet – female fowl less than one (1) year

Group 3233 – Layer

Division 3 – Backyard Standard and Bantam Poultry

For Standard and Bantam Poultry, choose a group number, indicate sex using the following guidelines/description:

1. Cock – male fowl one (1) year old or older

2. Cockerel – male fowl less than one (1) year

3. Hen – female fowl one (1) year old or older

4. Pullet – female fowl less than one (1) year

Group 3200 – Backyard Standard Poultry

Group 3207 – Backyard Bantam Division 3

Division 3 – Ducks

For Ducks, indicate sex and leave group blank:

1. Old Drake – Male duck one year and over

2. Young Drake – Male duck under one year

3. Old Duck – Female duck one year and over

4. Young Duck – Female duck under one year

Division 3 – Geese

For Geese, indicate sex and leave group blank:

1. Old Gander – Male goose one year and over

2. Young Gander – Male goose under one year

3. Old Goose – Female goose one year and over

4. Young Goose – Female goose under one year

Division 3 – Turkeys

For Turkeys, indicate sex and group:

1. Old Tom – Male turkey one year and over

2. Young Tom – Male turkey under one year

3. Old Hen – Female turkey one year and over

4. Young Hen – Female turkey under one year 

Group 3222 – Turkeys

Division 3 – Ornamental Birds

For Ornamental Birds, indicate age and group:

1. Old Hen

2. Young Hen

3. Old Cock

4. Young Cock

Group 3224 – Farm Ornamental Birds

Division 3 – Pigeons

For Pigeons, indicate sex and group:

1. Old Hen

2. Young Hen

3. Old Cock

4. Young Cock

Group 3226 – Farm/Cross Pigeons

Division 4 – Youth

One youth age eight (8) years and under. May enter up to five (5) 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.

Group 3234 Youth age eight (8) years and under Showmanship

Thanks to all those who have contributed to the operation and success of the Poultry Department at the 2021 Western Montana Fair, and in particular: