PBCPFA NEWSLETTER November, 1995

NEWSLETTER HEADQUARTERS
W.P.B., FL 33406

CLUB OFFICERS

PRESIDENT	LEE SALMON	407-686-4774
VICE-PRESIDENT	RICHARD OKERSON
SECRETARY	AMANDA CASE
TREASURER	ROSE GREGGS	407-433-8157
PROPERTY MANAGER/ HISTORIAN	RICHARD GREGGS	407-433-8157
BOARD OF DIRECTORS	LAUREN JESCHONEK
	BILL PARKER	NEW YORK
	JEANNE DUCKWORTH
EDUCATIONAL COMMITTEE	ARVIS OKERSON
LIBRARIAN	ARVIS OKERSON
NEWSLETTER	DAVIDSON & SCHWARTZ

COMING UP: Next meeting: Friday, November 17 - 8:00PM

December meeting: Friday, December 15th - 7:30PM
Christmas party
Pot-Luck Dinner

South Florida Fair - January 12 - 28, 1996

WHO WAS THAT MASKED DUCK?
Dressed in a black duck costume with big yellow duck feet, out members were treated to a mystery visitor prior to our poultry show. Any guesses to the identity of this mystery duck?

The show was a great success. Dr. Porcher offered his expert advise and club members are better prepared for the January, South Florida Fair Show.

Tips offered included:
* Check birds to make sure they have a pair of wings, two legs, etc. (Miss Lee's barred cochin cockerel had one wing).

* Make sure your birds are clean.

* Check the American Standard of Perfection for the specific qualifications of each breed.

NOW FOR THE WINNERS:

Best Cockerel: Rhode Island Red Owner: Amanda Case
Best Cock: Dark Brahma Owner: Margherita Snyder
Best Pullet: Dark Brahma Owner: Margherita Snyder
Best Hen: Mille Fleur Owner: Amanda Haney
Best Waterfowl: White Call Duck Owner: Wade Taylor

THANK YOU all for such a special show. Our standards are improving.

THANK YOU Dr. Porcher for your valuable time, expertise and encouragement.

(Oh by the way ---- Krista was judged BEST EXOTIC- Black Labridorian)

* Trophies will be awarded from our poultry show during the November meeting. Winners, make sure you are present.

* The club voted to purchase a compound microscope for parasite clinics and other teaching opportunities.

* The club will purchase the American Standard of Perfection 1993 edition and video on poultry standards.

* PHOTO CONTEST:
Entries due December meeting - Friday, December 15. (See newsletter for details).

* EGG DECORATING CONTEST
- during our December meeting. (See newsletter for details).

* CHRISTMAS PARTY - Friday, December 15. Sign up for Pot - Luck during our November meeting.

* SOUTH FLORIDA FAIR sign up volunteer sheet is now available. See Miss Lee for available times and dates.

PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST

Our 2nd annual poultry photo contest is officially announced. Photos are to be submitted during our December Christmas party.
Miss Arvis has made arrangements with J. Sam Johnson to be our contest judge.

PHOTO CATEGORIES
1. Chicken in a natural setting
2. Best Dressed Chicken
3. Best saying to accompany a poultry photo.
4. Best color - judged on composition, subject and color.
5. Overall most original.

CONTEST RULES:

1. ALL entries must have the photographers name and category written on the back of the photo.
2. ALL photos must be accompanied with the negative.
3. Each entry may be submitted in all areas (duplicates must be made for each category).
WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED DURING THE SOUTH FLORIDA FAIR.
Cash prizes in all categories: 1st, 2nd, 3rd place. Get out there and click at those cluckers.

Make sure you decorate your eggs for our annual egg decorating contest.

AGE CATEGORIES:
Juniors: 2 - 12 years
Seniors: 13 - 18 years
Adults: 19 - 103 years

Prizes will be awarded by our judges during the Christmas party.

[This section had an interesting article on the different types of pheasants, but was deleted from the internet version due to Copyright reasons.]

[This section has an article regarding Egg Binding, but was deleted from the internet version due to Copyright reasons.]

1. WHAT CAUSES A DOUBLE YOLK?

2. HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE A FERTILE EGG TO HATCH?

3. HOW MANY EGGS CAN A HEN LAY IN A YEAR?

4. WHY DO EGGS NEED TO BE TURNED DURING INCUBATION?

Answers:

1.) The release of two yolks from the ovary simultaneously.

2.) Chickens 21 days
Ducks 28-35 days - depends on variety
Geese 30-34 days - depends on variety
Turkey 28 days
Quail 16-24 days - depends on variety
Pheasant 21-24 days
Peafowl 28-30 days

3.) 250-365 eggs - depends on variety.

4.) To prevent deformity.

FOR SALE: PBCPFA T-SHIRTS and BASEBALL STYLE CAPS are available at great prices. T- shirts are available in all sizes. $10.00 for members and $12.00 for non-members. Caps are $5.00 for everyone. Contact Richard Greggs to get yours today. (407) 433-8157

FOR LOAN OR FOR RENT: The poultry club owns a Have-a-Heart trap that you may use if you have a predator problem. Non-members may use this trap for a small fee. Richard Greggs is the man to contact about this trap. (407) 433-8157

FOR SALE: Japanese golden pheasants. 4 male and 3 female. $50.00 each or $80.00 a pair. Call Laura or Brian Flemal 478-6886 (Voice mail)

WANTED: Empty Egg Cartons for the South Florida Fair. Bring them to our meetings.

WANTED: YOUR APPETITE - November 18, 1995 - Saturday. ALL YOU CAN EAT - IHOP pancakes. Support 4-H and 2nd Annual Pancake Breakfast. Suggested Donation $3.00

VOLUNTEERS WANTED: See Lee Salmon for details or call 686-4774

FOR OUR MEMBERS: National Geographic Society has given the club permission to copy and distribute copies of the April 1925 issue to club members. This particular issue covers poultry genetics and discusses many different breeds. Every serious Feather Fancier should not be without a copy. If interested, please call Dennis Hawkins (795-2067).

Membership year is from January 1 to December 31, if you join after June you will pay for a half year.

PBCPFA DUES
FAMILY_______________INDIVIDUAL_________
Yearly - $12.00 Yearly - $8.00
1/2 Year - $6.00 1/2 Year - $4.00
(half year is for new members only) All renewals are due December 31 and are for one year.

Make check payable to: PBCPFA

Mail to:

Rose Greggs, PBCPFA Treasurer
8643 El Paso Dr.
Lake Worth, FL 33467 - 1109

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