Breeding & Genetics
Breeding plans, selection, inheritance and developing strong, Standard-bred exhibition poultry.
Articles coming soonLearn from the experts
Expert knowledge for breeders, exhibitors, judges, nutrition specialists and poultry health experts.
A permanent learning center
The MEGA Exhibition Poultry Education Series brings dependable, practical information directly to the exhibition poultry community. Articles will be written by knowledgeable breeders, successful exhibitors, licensed judges, nutrition specialists, poultry health professionals and other respected experts.
Whether you are preparing your first bird or sharing decades of experience, this educational library is designed to help every exhibitor improve.
Education library
New expert articles will be added regularly and preserved here for future generations.
Breeding plans, selection, inheritance and developing strong, Standard-bred exhibition poultry.
Articles coming soonExpert feeding programs for growth, condition, feather quality, reproduction and show preparation.
Articles coming soonDisease prevention, flock health, testing, quarantine and sound veterinary guidance.
Articles coming soonPractical methods for conditioning, washing, grooming, transporting and presenting show birds.
Articles coming soonLearn to evaluate type, condition, color, defects and the qualities of a competitive entry.
Articles coming soonInsight from experienced judges on applying the Standard of Perfection fairly and consistently.
Articles coming soonAge-appropriate instruction that helps young exhibitors build skill, confidence and sportsmanship.
Articles coming soonCoops, ventilation, sanitation, lighting and year-round management of exhibition poultry.
Articles coming soonConversations with respected breeders, exhibitors, judges, nutrition specialists and health professionals.
Articles coming soonBreed profiles, preservation, historic achievements and the people who shaped exhibition poultry.
Articles coming soonShare what you know
Experienced poultry professionals and knowledgeable contributors are invited to submit educational articles to Richard Peters for consideration. Every article is privately reviewed, edited and approved before it is added to the public MEGA Education Series. Submissions are never published automatically.