1st Annual Canadian Valley Poultry Club Spring Show

Saturday, April 5th, 2014

Norman, OK

Championship Report

by Richard Peters

WOW!!! What a show for this groundbreaking event. Special Thanks go out to Steve Jones-TX for doing an excellent job of judging this show. He not only did a fantastic job of calling the show but he did it in very timely fashion.

We would also like to spotlight our extremely hard working staff of John McDaniel, Conner Groom, Eddie Richmond, Kristy Austin, Devon Austin, Rhianna Peters,Sky, Devin Peters, the entire Cleveland County Fair staff those who's name I have left out. What a great crew of individuals to work with.

The show itself was nothing short of spectacular. What amazed most of those in attendance was the outstanding condition of most of the birds in attendance, especially the Large Fowl, O.E., Moderns and Cochins.

The Super Grand Bird was a vey outstanding O.E. Game Black Cock by Jason Copass, OK. He was in splendid condition and had outstanding OE breed traits. This bird was my first pick on Champion Row as well. This bird reaches out and "grabs" you the minute you first see him. In a very close Reserve position was a truly outstanding Black Cochin Cock Bantam by Rock Hill Poultry-OK. This bird always leaves me in awe when I see him at the different shows he's at. He is one of the best Cochins I have seen. Superior breed traits, conditioning and likeability. This bird knows how to present himself to anyone who might choose to observe him during any show.

A truly spectacular bird was the Champion Large Fowl which was a S.C. White Leghorn shown by Jan Burke-OK. This bird drew a lot of people's attention on Champion Row and rightfully so. He was in "prime" condition and was a truly spectacular specimen. The Reserve Champion Large Fowl was an OUTSTANDING New Hampshire Pullet shown by Tracy Jarvis-TX. I have seen this bird before and she was in prime condition at this show. She is one of the better New Hamp females you will see at any show you attend and she rightfully earned her position on Champion Row as a Reserve Champion. I am really happy to see the New Hamps get the attention they deserve as on of the work horse breeds of the large fowl poultry world.

The Waterfowl Show was a little down in numbers but the quality was definitely not lacking. The Champion Waterfowl was a Gray Call old Drake shown by Rock Hill Poultry-OK. A fine example of a Call and very deserving of his position on the "Row." All of Rockhill's birds were/are always in fine condition and this bird was no exception. The Reserve Waterfowl was a Cayuga Old Drake shown by Larry Dye-OK. I have seen this duck in other shows and I truly enjoy viewing this drake. He was a little off his game in this show but I have seen him in other shows and when he is in the "zone" he is spectacular indeed.

Champion Row was filled with truly outstanding birds and all were in outstanding condition and all were ready for their day before the judge.

I viewed all of the Breed Champions in detail throughout the day and across the board we had some very outstanding birds in the show.

We decided to do a Junior Round Robin Show at the end of the meet for our Junior exhibitors. We invited each Junior to bring their choice of their best bird to the judging area. We had 8 entries and I personally placed them from 1st-8th. We had 8 bantams and 1 duck entry. The results of this show are also in our show report on my web site at http://www.poultryshowcase.com/

I had the opportunity to visit with most of the exhibitors who attended our first show and to a person everyone was very friendly, excited and supportive. If I missed getting an opportunity to meet you, I apologize sincerely and we'll do it next time.

I would now like to say Thank You to all of the exhibitors who had enough confidence in us to support our first show. On behalf of our entire staff I say to you "THANK YOU"