4th Quarter - American Giant Homers

2011
3rd Quarter Bulletin
October —-December
Tulsa State Fair Show — Oct. 8th 2011
NYBS —Louiville KY. — Oct. 29th 2011
3rd District Show —Hastings ,NE. —Nov. 5th
North Star classic—Hutchinson, MN. —Nov. 12, 2011
New Ulm Show — New Um, MN. —-Nov. 19, 2011
Futurity — ElReno OK. — Dec. 2nd & 3rd
ISPA Pigeon Show Des Moines IA. —Dec. 9th & 10th
OPA All Breed Show — Shawnee ,OK. —Dec. 10th
American Giant Homer Association
2011-- Officer List
President: Clifton Padgett
P.O. Box 371, 628 Sheeran Ave., Chapman KS. 67431
(785) 922-2136
Imm. Past President: Mike Jones
7540 Galveston Place, Broken Arrow, OK. 74014—(918)872-1757
Eastern Vice President: Joe Braun
2994 C.R. 141 Lindsey, Ohio 43442-(419)665-2596
Western Vice President: Jeff Stapleton
1717 E. 2nd , Hutchinson, KS. 67501—(620) 474-0016
Secretary Treasurer: Libby Jensen
23561 Indiana St. , Pleasantville, IA. 50225
PH#:(308) 631-2749
Bulletin / Publicity Director: Pat Clark
P.O. Box 1973 Noble, Ok. 73068-(405)872-1996
Ballot Director/ Web Master: Dale Clark
P.O. Box 1973 Noble, Ok. 73068-(405)872-1996
Band Director: Gerry Hrasky
110036 County Rd. D Morrill, NE. –(308)247-3128
Historian: Ruthmary Hunt
1143 George Hunt Rd. , Mansfield, LA. 71052
(312)872-1437
District Directors:
Dist. 1-Dustin Page
6393 Barberry Drive, Avon, Indiana 46123
Dist. 2-Ross Hunt-1143 George Hunt Rd.
Mansfield, LA.71052-(318)872-1437
Dist. 3-Kelly Jensen-23561 Indiana St.
Pleasantville, IA. 50225
-(308)765-0141
Dist. 4-David Hurt-7008 Alexander Drive
Dallas, TX. 75214-(214)500-9669
American Giant Homer Association Committees
Color Committee:
Roger Kleier --Chairman
5715 W.82nd Trumbull, Nebraska 68980
Ph#: ( 402)744-2891
E-Mail : rkleier@gtmc.net
Alan Gorby
2465 Jones Rd. Pierson, Michigan 49339
Ph#: (616)636-8427
E-mail: alan@net-port.com
David Hurt
7008 Alexander Drive Dallas, Texas 75214
Ph#: (214 ) 500-9669
E-Mail: dallasbirdman@gmail.com
Larry Wilmes
Shaubut St.
Mankato, Minnesota 56001
Ph#: (507) 381-6348
E-Mail: larcliz@aol.com
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Master Breeder Committee: Joe Braun-Chairman
4394 C.R. 141
Lindsey, Ohio 43442
Ph#: (419) 665-2596 E-Mail:jlbraun67@att.net
Jim Plowdrey
1455 East Crane
Saginaw, Michigan 48604
Ph#(989)753-3105
E-mail: jagplow@juno.com
Ray Cottier
Box 34
Gurley, Nebraska 69141
Ph#: (308)884-2330
E-Mail: postalpeg2001@yahoo.com
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Matching Funds Committee: Deb Harasky--Chairman
110036 County Rd. D
Morrill, NE. 69358
E-Mail: debgerry@nebmail.com
Don Roscoe
48097 333rd Ave.
Kasota, Minnesota 56050
Ph#: (507)388-7105
E-Mail: N/A
Libby Jensen-Secretary/Treasurer
23561 Indiana Street, Pleasantville,IA. 50225
Ph#: 308-631-2749
E-Mail ;jnflyway@gmail.com
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Awards Committee:
Clifton Padgett--President
P.O. Box 371, 628 Sheeran, Chapman, KS. 67431
Ph# ( 785) 922-2136
E-Mail:Cliftonpadgett56@gmail.com
Joe Braun,Eastern Vice-President
2994 C.R. 141
Lindsey,Ohio 43442
Ph#: (419 ) 665-2596
E-Mail: jlbraun67@att.net
Jeff Stapleton-Western Vice-President
1717 E. 2nd , Hutchinson, KS. 67501—(620) 474-0016
Libby Jensen-Secretary/Treasurer
23561 Indiana Street, Pleasantville, IA. 50225
Ph#: 308-631-2749
EMail: jnflyway@gmail.com
Senior Advisory Counsel
These members are here to offer their experience and wisdom with the
American Giant Homers.
They will be glad to hear from you!
Senior Ambassadors
Aubrey Mire- 314 Jean Vidrine, Ville Platte, LA. 70586
(337) 363-1896
James McKenzie- 1624 Holliday Dr. , Norman Ok. 73069-6618
(405) 329-3696
Dr. Duane Crotty- 2421 E. Coburn Cir. , Muskogee OK. 74401-8012
(918) 682-9760
Jim Barrett- 1811 West 4th St., Hutchinson, KS. 67501
(620) 663-3119
Ray Cottier – Box 34, Gurley, Nebraska 69141
Ph#: (308)884-2330 E-Mail: postalpeg2001@yahoo.com
Carroll Cooper- 2921 Pollard, Tyler, TX. 75701
Ph#: (903) 592-2036 E-Mail: Ccrtex@Excite.com
Youth Counselor
Jeff Stapleton-1717 E. 2nd , Hutchinson, KS.67501 --(620) 474-0016
Email:tumblerpro@yahoo.com
Presidents Report
October 12, 2011
Clifton Padgett
This month marks the start of the AGHA show season. I am sure those that showed at Tulsa this
past weekend had a very good time . Louisville , Hastings and our Grand show in El Reno
Oklahoma are just around the corner. I joined the AGHA in 1990 and went to my first Futurity
in 1991. What a spectacle the event was. I think they had 850-900 birds there that year.
I met some very influential breeders at the first show . Jack Anderson, Ray Cottier , & George
Lechner were the first three individuals to greet me as my Daughter Andrea and I unloaded our
first show birds . Andrea was age 11 and of my 3 children she was the one that showed the
most interest in the pigeons. Andrea talked to George and Ray enough that before we left they
had graced her with some fabulous birds to get her started. IF I had listened to them and
mated the birds the next year the way they suggested we would have had better offspring to
show in 1992. At that point in time we had colors we liked so we mated them different ways to
get the colors we wanted to have. Andrea loved silver bars. She raised one the next year and
kept it as a pet and it survived I think for 8-10 years. We did not get many offspring from it but
it was a bird that could not be culled no matter what. I have had a fabulous time with my
pigeons over the years. IF you are new listen to the guys that have been in the hobby. Raise for
quality and paint the bird later. It took us many years to learn this but the axiom that Jack
Anderson , Ray Cottier and George Lechner stated about worrying about color last was so
accurate.
With Jack Andersons urging I became a youth leader in 1993 and have been active as an officer
since that point in time . Years Later I became the bulletin director during George’s tenure as
president . When Mike became the president I became the District director . The past 4 years I
have been president so I have served for around 18 years of the 21 that I have been a a
member. During these years we had shows in Hutchinson, Grand Island and later in Hastings.
Many friendships were cultivated and many good times competing with others in Oklahoma,
Nebraska and Kansas shows.
This will be my last report as president of the club . I wish you all good luck in the shows this
year. Enjoy the friends you develop in the AGHA , enjoy the atmosphere and if you are
fortunate enough to win a show or two share offspring from these pairs .The Attitude and
Aptitude of the club continues to be positive in future years if Share is in your Vocabulary. The
American Giant Homer. America’s Pigeon club of the Future .
Eastern V.P. Report, October 15,2011
Hello to all, What a year it has been here in Ohio, rain, rain ,rain! The weeds grew great and so did the
mosquitoes. I can't wait for a good killing frost! But what I am looking more forward to is the show season to
start. It has all ready started out in Oklahoma with the Tulsa show already being history, have not heard
anything yet but I look forward to seeing the results in the next bulletin. Our first show will be the National
Young Bird Show in Louisville, Kentucky. This is the largest allbreed young bird show in the country. For those
that have never attended, you don't know what you're missing. Five thousand plus young birds in every breed
imaginable! Several of the supply vendors and feed companies you see in the Pure Bred Pigeon Magazine will
be there. There is a big for sale section and a hall of food vendors that caters to most tastes. Jim Plowdrey takes
care of the Giant Homer meet and the numbers are growing. On Friday night there is a auction of
donated Giant Homers that the funds are used for premium monies to support the Giant Homer show. Put this
show on your schedule for next year, you won't be disappointed.
We are looking very much forward to the 1st district show in Des Moines, Iowa. We have never been to this
show but from what we hear this is a spectacular show. I am hoping to get a few new members started at this
show. We will be having an auction of exhibitor donated birds so if you are going and have something of quality
to donate bring it along and help the show. Ross Hunt will be handling the judging assignment. I believe this
will be his first time this far north in December, better pack your longjohns Ross you might be in for a very
"new" and "exhilarating" experience. I hope everyone can attend.
I would like to take this time to thank and congratulate Ruthmary Hunt and Pat Clark for organizing a
successful Pure Bred Pigeon breed of the issue. Our breed was represented and promoted professionally. I am
very proud and thankful for having people in our organization that have the patience for this kind of hard work,
it is no easy task communicating and bringing everyone together to participate in this kind of endeavor.
I have a question for everyone in our club. Have you ever been a member of the the National Pigeon
Association? If you were in the past and were disappointed with what you received for the cost of your
membership dues I suggest you give them a another chance and join today. They put out a great and
informative quarterly bulletin with a lot of helpful info and they keep you up to date on the upcoming shows and
National events. They have a very active yahoo chat group with many very experienced pigeon breeders that
will be more than happy to help you through any problems you might come across with your pigeons. As pigeon
breeders I believe it is in our best interest to support our National organization as they have and will represent
us when the need be. Whether it is representing you at your local zoning committee because they want you to
get rid of your birds or on a much higher level, perhaps someone from the American Humane Society decides
they don't like the way you or I doing things in our lofts even though what we are doing is normal practice. The
N.P.A. will do their best to represent you through these type of things. For more info and how to join
contact:
Ed and Carol Pointer
National Pigeon Association
P.O. Box 950088
Oklahoma City, OK 73195-0088
405-604-8792
or go to www.npausa.com
Well that's all I have for now. I hope everyone had a successful breeding season and I hope to see you all at the
shows.
Joe Braun
Lindsey, Ohio
“SHOWTIME”
It is the best time of the year. Temperatures are starting to cool
down and the leaves are starting to change, but the best part of the
season? Road trips! Going to the shows! By the time this bulletin
makes it to your mail box, Tulsa will be history. Unfortunately I wasn’t
able to make it to this year’s show, I had a car show and a dog show the
same weekend. The first bird show for me was a few weeks back with
the tumblers. Next up will be the National Young Bird Show, Oct. 29th,
followed with the show in Hastings on Nov, 5th. I’ll be judging the
cocks, so this should be an interesting show. On to the big show, El
Reno the weekend of Dec, 2nd, 3rd, unfortunately I won’t have any
young birds in the show, but I’ll be there in support of the Salt City
Gang! The last show for me will be Des Moines on Dec, 10th. We are
expecting a large turnout for this show, so if you have never made the
Des Moines show, you really should give it a try. I hope to see
everyone at these shows.
Well this has been a really disappointing year for me with my
Giants. I have been dealing with some weird stuff this year, and wasn’t
able to raise much of anything. Most of the fault falls on me, so I have
eliminated some of my problem birds and started over. The first order
of business will be going back to the individual breeding pens. I hope to
do much better next year.
The Giant Homer special seems to be a success, other than they
cut my article and somehow left Jim Barrett off the Master Breeder list
(sorry Jim), I thought it was pretty good. I wish I had a pen full of those
almonds! Everyone did a great job on it. A special thanks to Ruthmary
and Pat for all the hard work they put into it.
Finally, this may not be my last article as the western VP, I have
decided to seek another term with all the health care and benefits that
go with the job. I really enjoy working with the board members of this
club. There is a reason why this is one of the best Pigeon clubs in the
hobby, the dedication of the members and officers make this so!
Thank You All
Jeff
2nd District News and Views
By: Ross Hunt, 2nd District Director
Hello from the 2nd District! The show season is on with the Tulsa Show
held October 8 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Glenn Saucier, Ville Platte, Louisiana, came up Labor Day weekend to
spend some time at H & H .We missed his son Matt as he didn’t get to make the
trip to visit with his dad this time. We placed some Giants out in the show coops
and gave them a once over. Glenn is ready for the Futurity and will give everyone
a lot of competition this year.
Here at H & H we have had the best time since the Giant Homer Special
came out. We have received calls from a lot of established pigeon fanciers wanting
to get into American Giant Homers. They have all joined the Association.
Ralph and Phyllis Swire , came for a visit to H & H . We had met Ralph and
Phyllis when we were first getting back into pigeons at a show in Jennings,
Louisiana. They are long time pigeon breeders and they are very knowledgeable
about the birds. Be on the lookout for them in the show halls soon.
Mike Danos, Cut Off, Louisiana, retired commercial tug boat Captain/owner
came up and picked up a couple of pairs. Mike travels a lot and plans to come to a
lot of our shows. Don Toucheque, Clute, Texas, came up for a visit. We looked at
our Giant Homers and had a long discussion about the Giants. Don is a top pigeon
breeder with several breeds but wanted to get into the Giant Homers. Don took
home several pairs that should get him off to a good start in American Giant
Homers. Ken Jones and son Will, El Dorado, Ark, also came down to visit H & H to
get some Giants. Ken and Will are already into pigeons and after looking at our
Giants and talking about them they too left with several pairs of Giant Homers.
They are planning on coming to the Futurity. Mike, Don, Ken and Will are already
pigeon breeders, are getting into Giant Homers and have joined the Association.
As I mentioned before the show season kicked off Oct.7 and 8 with the 4th
District/Tulsa State Fair Show in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Curley Montet had Champion
Cock with an old Blue Check Cock and Mike Jones had Champion Hen with an old
hen. We will have to wait for the results to see who received the other honors.
The Louisville National Young Bird Show in Louisville,Ky. is next .It is a top
show with top breeders and some of the best young birds in the country.
Don’t forget the Futurity on December 2 & 3,2011 as well as the Iowa State
Pigeon Show in Des Moines, Iowa on December 9&10,2011. We are looking
forward to the Des Mines Show. I will be judging for the first time and it looks like it
is going to turn out to be a very good show. Ruthmary and I are really excited
about this trip.
We here at H & H hope everyone will support all the shows they can. Hope
to see each and everyone at a show this year! And as always-we hope you raise a
“Champion”!
From the Ballot Director:
Here is the final list of nominees for office. There have been some changes. Pat has
decided not to run for Bulletin Director again. I have decided to run for Bulletin Director
and Jeff Stapleton has decided to seek another term as Western VP. There is a ballot
included with the Bulletin with the address of where to mail it to or you can vote online
by going to the website at www.americangianthomers.com and going to the voting
page.
President - Joe Braun
Eastern Vice President - Ross Hunt
Western Vice President – Jeff Stapleton
Secretary/Treasurer - Libby Jensen
Bulletin Director – Dale Clark
Ballot Director – Lisa Braun
1st District Director - Dustin Page
2nd District Director - Ruthmary Hunt
3rd District Director – Gerry Hrasky
4th District Director - Ed Berthelot
Dale Clark: Ballot Director
Box 1973, Noble OK 73068
405 872-1996 redbird5576@att.net
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If you would like to save the club postage and get the Bulletin in color a few days
earlier, you can choose to get it online. Email me at cooingdove51@att.net.
I also need articles on color, breeding, health, lofts, showing and anything pertaining
to the care and keeping of pigeons. Send them to my email above or to my mailing
address; Pat Clark, Box 1973, Noble OK 73068.
Pat Clark: Bulletin Director
11 - 12- 11 MSPA's The North Star Classic Pigeon Show.
The Giants will be judged by Herb Raths. Retired long time
American Giant Homer breeder and exhibitor.
11 - 19 - 11 BCPPA's 102nd year New Ulm Pigeon Show.
The Giants will be judged by Robert Kosek. Also retired, was a
very active member. I read some of his articles in past American
Giant Homer Specials.
I'm pleased to acquire both these guys!
Regards - Larry Wilmes
Hello Everyone,
I just wanted to remind you all that entries for the Hastings
show are to be postmarked no later than October 22. I hope
you all can make it. If you want to bring any birds to sell at a 60-40 split with the show, please feel free. Hope to see you all
then.
Kelly
86th Annual ISPA Show Information
Show Date:
December 9 – 10, 2011
Entry Deadline:
Premium Books mailed:
November 7, 2011Late Entry Deadline:
October 1, 2011
November 21, 2011
Specialty Club Decorating Contest
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1 place - $100
3rd place- $50
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Tickets $5 each or 5 for $20
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ISPA 86th ANNUAL SHOW RULES IMPORTANT!! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY (IF YOU CANNOT ABIDE BY THESE RULES, DO NOT ENTER) 1. Failure to recognize or abide by these show rules will exclude entry.
2. ENTRY FEE is $5.00 per bird for entries postmarked by Monday, November7 th , $6.00 per bird for entries
postmarked from November 8th through November 21 st• No entries will be accepted with a postmark later than
November 21 st (no exceptions). No refunds will be made. Make checks and money orders payable to: Iowa State
Pieeon Association. No entries will be accepted over the phone. Each individual exhibitor should submit his/her
own entry form. Please make additional copies ofthe entry form if needed. Send all entries to Jan Nyhus, Show
Co-Secretary - ISPA, 412 E. 1st Street, Huxley, IA 50124-9444. Early entries are appreciated. Once entries are
submitted, please hold all substitutions until check-in at the show (see item # 10).
3. Genetic Class: This section in the show will be designated for genetic projects. If you want your birds cooped
with its breed. DO NOT enter them as Genetic on the entry form. This is an exhibition only class with no judging of
birds within the class. The birds in this class may, however, be judged with the appropriate specialty club. It is the
responsibility of the owner to make sure that his/her genetic class entry gets judged with the appropriate specialty
club if desired. Entry fee and rules are the same as for birds in competition.
4. All exhibitors will need to first check-in at the ISPA desk to get their personal entry list and additional
information.
5. This show recognizes all seamless bands ofa reputable banding organization and approved affiliated clubs. All
open class birds must be seamless banded and within one size for that breed. Specialty Club rules with regards to
banding will be enforced for specialty club meets. When completing the entry form, please carefully enter the band
number in a legible form.
6. Reliable and competent judges have been selected by the Specialty Clubs and their decisions may be appealed only
through means provided, if any, by the Specialty Club.
7. Each exhibit entered must be the bonafide property of the exhibitor and must be shown in its natural condition. The
right is reserved to disqualify all unworthy specimens. Proper trimming and preparation is as natural condition.
8. The show management will not be responsible for the loss of birds. However, the best security possible will be
given. Clean water and feed daily shall be provided. Exhibitors are encouraged to vaccinate their birds for PMV or
to take precautionary measures when getting their birds ready for the show season. Exhibitors are also reminded
that it is a good idea to quarantine your birds for a few days after returning from any show before returning the birds
to your loft.
9. All birds will be individually cooped.
10. No substitutions will be made prior to check-in at the show. The exhibitor must make the change on the coop card
and give the change to the Specialty Club Secretary prior to jUdging so the change can be made on the judging
sheet. Open Class substitutions will be permitted only when made in the same class, color, age and sex as the
original entry. Substitutions shown with specialty clubs will be allowed as the individual specialty club allows.
11. The show management reserves the right to reject unhealthy or diseased specimens received for exhibition. If
sickness develops, the diseased bird will be removed from the show hall and returned to the owner.
12. The Show Hall Opens to accept birds at Noon on Friday, December 9th • All birds must be cooped by 9AM on
Saturday December 10th or at the time designated by the Specialty Clubs (whichever time is earlier).
13. The number ofplacings in each class shall be determined by the Specialty Club.
14. Specialty Clubs shall establish their own classes, where no club agreement is in effect, classes shall be provided for
Young Hen, Young Cock, Old Hen and Old Cock.
15. No birds shall be allowed in the show hall on which an entry fee has not been paid. Entered birds may be sold but
must remain until all birds are released. NO BIRD SALES WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE PARKING LOTS!
16. Birds will be permitted in the Exhibit Hall on Thursday, Dec. 8th but MUST remain in their crates. This is a
convenience being afforded to those exhibitors who come to help setup. On Friday morning, bedding and water
cups will be installed and birds will be allowed to be cooped beginning at NOON on Friday, December 9 th, 20 II.
17. Exhibitors' carry cases will be allowed in the show hall, but they must be stowed UNDER the coop trestles. Any
carry cases found in the show isles will be removed from the show hall by ISPA Stewards. No sale birds allowed in
show cooping unless an entry fee was paid for that coop.
18. A violation of these rules will result in a partial or total loss of rebate to the Specialty Club involved and under contract for this show. 19. "FOR SALE" holes are $10 each, to be reserved and paid with the entry - 4 bird maximum per standard hole. One
carry case is allowed under each "For Sale" hold. ISPA Stewards will check an carry cases coming into the "For
Sale Area" for any sign of diseased birds or over crowded cases. THESE WILL NOT BE ALLOWED!!!
20. Birds shipped to the show should be sent to: Iowa State Pigeon Association, c/o Jerry Kern, 4010 East University
Ave., Des Moines, IA 50317. Please mark clearly on the outside of the shipping box, "HOLD AT MAIN POST
OFFICE FOR PICK-UP". Please notify Jerry Kern (SIS) 250-6246 if your birds are being shipped by .air or using
the US Postal Service. Also, please write Jerry Kern's phone number on the outside of the shipping box.
21. Homers should be specified as Show Type, Racing, American Show Racer, Giant, German Beauty, etc. on the entry
form. Rollers should specify American, Birmingham, flying, Show, Baldhead Show, Parlor, etc.
22. Dismantling of the show will begin at 4:00 P.M., on Saturday, December 10th • Members of Specialty Clubs are
asked to dismantle their own section, pull coop cards, empty water and feed cups. ISP A members will load coops
into the racks.
23. Posters/signs are not permitted on any painted surfaces in the Exhibit Hall.
24. NO PERSON SHALL BRING FOOD OR BEVERAGE OF ANY KIND ONTO THE PREMISES. NO SMOKING
IS PERMITTED ANYWHERE IN THE VARIED INDUSTRIES BUILDING.
25. Exhibitors arriving by airplane are strongly encouraged to make reservations at the Holiday Inn, Downtown, Des
Moines. The Holiday Inn - Downtown has free shuttle service to/from the Des Moines Airport. For other hotel
- ---- options visitiowastatepigeonassociation.com or call Rick Peters (319-269-0916).
26. For questions on entries, please contact Jan Nyhus, ISPA Show Co-Secretary, (515) 231-1561 (cell) or email her at
jnyhus@iastate.edu .
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THANK YOU!!! The Iowa State Pigeon Association would like to thank all of the exhibitors, the vendors and
all the others who come to make new friends and get reacquainted with old ones.
We would also like to give a "Big Thank You" to those who help set up and tear down. This
is a huge job to get done in a short time.
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The 38th Annual Young Bird Futurity and Auction
The 38th Annual Young Bird Futurity and Young Bird Auction will be held December 2nd
& 3rd, 2011 in El Reno, Oklahoma.
Judges for the Futurity will be: Jim Barrett – hens and Kelly Jensen - cocks.
As always, our goal for the Futurity will be 1,000 nominations and 50 exhibitors. If you have
never attended an AGHA Young Bird Futurity, make your plans now to be a part of this super
show in El Reno. You will have a great time!
We will be hosting our AGHA Annual Business Meeting and Awards presentation
following the judging on Saturday afternoon, December 3rd. All premiums will be paid
in cash prior to the start of the Young Bird Auction.
There are excellent rates at the following motels in El Reno for our exhibitors:
Best Western
Days Inn
Baymont Inn
I40 & Country Club Road
I40 & Country Club Road
I40 & Country Club Road
(405) 262 6490
(405) 262 8720
(405) 262 3050
The AGHA business meeting will be held in conjunction with the Futurity on Saturday
afternoon immediately following the judging. If you have a topic you would like to have
on the agenda, please forward it to Libby Jensen, AGHA Secretary.
Our Young Bird Auction will commence immediately following our AGHA business
meeting on Saturday afternoon and hopefully can be completed by the end of the day.
Please complete the following information and mail with your check payable to:
AGH Futurity. Mail to Randy Spahr, 6730 S. 145th W. Ave., Sapulpa, OK 74066
918-227-0412 (after 6 PM or weekends).
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NOMINATIONS for 38th Annual Young Bird Futurity, Dec. 2nd & 3rd, 2011, El Reno, OK
Enclosed please find my check in the amount of $_____________, to cover nominating
fees for _____________ 2011 banded American Giant Homers @ $5.00 per bird.
Nominations must be postmarked by July 25, 2011. Additional nominations @
$7.00 per bird may be made by Sept. 26th, 2011, provided you had nominated birds by
the July 25th deadline.
Name _________________________________
Mailing Address
City, State & Zip Code
Telephone (____ )___________
Oklahoma Pigeon Association General Rules 1. BANDS: Seamless bands of all reputable banding organizations will be
recognized. All identifying bands other than the required seamless
bands must be either taped or removed before cooping.
2. ENTRIES CLOSED November 14,2011: Entries postmarked after that date
cannot be accepted. This is due to the work iavolved in making up
the coop tags, judging sheets, and other show details. Early entries
will be appreciated as this greatly aids in the efficient operation of
the show.
3. ENTRY FEE: $3.50 per bird. Fee must accompany entry forms. Checks or
Money orders should be made payable to Oklahoma Pigeon
Association._There will be a $1.00 payback to approved specialty
clubs entering at least 35 birds in their meets at the show. (Paybacks
to specialty clubs will be distributed one week after the show).
4. NON-PAYMENT OF ENTRY FEES: If a check in the payment of entry fees
is not honored by the individual's financial institution, replacement
must be in the fonn of a money order to include any fees charged by
the OPA's financial institution. Failure to pay entry fees can result in
forfeiture of the privilege of showing in future OPA sponsored
shows.
5. CLASSES: Classes will be provided for young cocks, young hens, old cocks,
and old hens for all recognized breeds and colors of the breed as
recognized by the specialty club (see rules 17 and 19). OPA will
establish the breed and color classes for the open division of the
show.
6. ENTRIES AND CORRESPONDENCE: All entries are to be mailed to the
Show Secretary: Scott Moss, 1211 Delaware, Perry, Okla. 73077
Telephone 580-336-4640.
7. COOPING OF BIRDS: Birds may be cooped on Friday, December 9, 2011
from 3 :00 - 8 :00 pm (birds will not be cooped prior to 3 pm on
Friday) and Saturday December 10,2011 from 7:30 to 9:00 am.
ALL BIRDS MUST BE COOPED BY 9 A.M
8. JUDGING TIME: Judging will begin at 9:15 am Saturday December to,
2011
9. SUBSTITUTIONS: There will be no substitutions except for birds ofthe same
breed, color, sex, and age. The Show Secretary must have all such
changes prior to cooping the birds and before 9:00 am Saturday
December 10, 2011.
1O. REMOVAL OF BIRDS: All birds will remain in the show coops until release
time -3:00 P.M. Saturday December 11,2011
11. SALE BIRDS: Only exhibitors entering ten or more birds may bring sale birds
into the show room: these must be cooped in officially designated
coops at $10.00 per large coop. There is a 10 bird limit per coop. (
NO BIRDS MAY BE KEPT UNDER THE SALE COOPS) Sale
Coops must be arranged for and paid for in advance, by including the
number of sale coops on the official entry form along with payment
for the rental of coops.
12. OPA RESPONSmILITIES: The OPA IS NOT responsible for loss of any
birds, but will take reasonable precautions to prevent loss.
13. DISEASED BIRDS: OPA reserves the right to remove any bird from the show
that displays symptoms of disease or health problems. Show
Superintendent/Secretary will have the fmal say in removal of birds.
THt6' WILL BE ENFORCED
14. FEEDING AND WATERING BIRDS: OPA will provide cups for feed and
water. Feed will be available: however exhibitors must feed and
water their own birds.
15. JUNIOR EXHillITORS: JUNIOR EXHffiITORS MUST B~
SUBMITTED ON A SEPARATE ENTRY FORM AND
IDENTIFIED BY THE WORDS "JUNIOR PIGEONS" in order
to be considered for Junior awards in either the Specialty Club Meet~
orOPA Open Show. There will be no exceptions to this rule. lfthe
entrY form is not marked Junior, the birds will be judged with the
seni~r birds only. This is due to me making a separate judging sheet
for junior birds.
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16. JUNIOR JUDGING: Junior Birds will be judged separately in the OPA Open
Show. Juniors will compete only against juniors. (This mayor may
not apply in the specialty clubs.
17. YEARLING BIRDS: ONLY Giant Runts and Fantails will be entered in the
yearling class, any other breeds entered as yearlings will be judged
as old birds.
18. JUDGING AREAS: Judging areas will not be rearranged without the
approval of the Show Secretary.
19. CLASSES: Enter birds is classes specified by the specialty clubs In the
premium list.
20. JUDGING BOOKS: Judging Books must be completely filled out by each
specialty club clerk in order that the show secretary can make an
accurate show report: failure to do so may result in payback being
held up or not being made to the specialty club.
21. SPECIAL INCENTIVES: Cash prizes of $100, $75, $50, and $25 will go to
the four specialty clubs showing the largest number of birds (50
birds must be exhibited by the specialty club to qualifY for these
prizes). In addition, there will be five $5 cash awards to the Top Five
Junior Birds. OP A Certificates will be awarded to the Champion of
each Specialty Club Show.
RESURE BIRDS ARE ENTERED IN THE CORRECT COLOR CLASS
AND CORRECT BREED NAME-----BIRDS WILL BE SHOWN AS
ENTERED
Oklahoma Pigeon Association All-Age All-Breed Show NPA 6th District Meet A TRIBUTE TO WAYNE & LYNETTE HAWS Saturday, December 10, 2011 Entry Fees:
Sale Coops:
Show Report:
Entry Deadline:
$3.50 per bird
$10.00 each $5.00 each Monday, Nov. 14,2011
Mail Entry to:
Scott Moss 1211 Delaware Perry, Okla. 73077
580-307-5119
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YOU CAN HELP
If you have access to a computer, it would be most helpful it~ in
addition to completing the entry sheet, you could also enclose two
mailing labels (approximately 1" x 2 5/8") filled out as follows for
each of your birds
Sample:
Label # 1
Label # 2
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Your Name \Vayne
Breed Name Racing Homer
Bird's Color & Age/Sex
Bird's Number
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Hello all!
We want to thank you for your support of the color classes at the 2010 AGH
Young Bird Futurity. We hope you will consider sponsoring a class (or 1/2 class)
again this year for the 2011 AGH Futurity.
Please remember to sponsor a class is $100.00 and 1/2 class is $50.00(either
cock or hen). Your choice- pick your color! First come-first served!
Sponsorships of the Color Classes has promoted some particular colors and
created more interest in each color.
Thanks again for your support and hope you will continue to support the color
classes at the Futurity and the American Giant Homer Association as well.
If you have any questions please let us know!
Thanks again!
Ross & Ruthmary Hunt
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Hello Everyone!!
Hope you guys are doing good with the birds!!! The Futurity will be
here very soon! Looking forward to seeing all of you again!
The Ladies Silent Auction has done so well in the past because of
all the participation from you. So will you please think about what you
can bring that will make it another awesome Auction!!
Also the AGHA Auction can use some support also. You can bring
anything Bird related for it. So please start digging and see what you
can come up with.
Good Luck Everyone!!
Pat Clark
Bulletin /Publicity Director
Sept. 22, 2011
Dear Pat,
Enclosed is a picture of the reason that for the last two summers I have ended
up banding about 40 birds. Numerous small babies & fertile eggs would
disappear-- no trace. I knew what had to be causing the problem, but frequent
day & night visits to the loft came up empty.
However, 3:30p.m. August 16th , upon entering the loft, I heard a commotion, a
hen beating her wing against this snake and his head under her. (He had already
swallowed one of her eggs. I dispatched of him with great gusto and enormous
satisfaction! No problem since, but I did again get short changed on raising
numerous youngsters. Changed on raising numerous youngsters.
Look forward to seeing you at the Tulsa fair.
Best regards
Duane Crotty
Color Breeding Chart:
Giant Homers come in a wide variety of colors and patterns. We have dilute, reduced and fade,
plus many more possibility for whatever challenge you might be up for. The following is a color
breeding chart that Ron Simpson wrote. I have found it very helpful and a great little reference when I
get stumped on some wild color.
1. Blue Bar X Silver Bar = All Blue if cock doesn’t carry Silver. If so both colors in both sexes.
2. Silver Bar X Blue Bar = Silver hens, Blue cocks. This is a sex-linked mating.
3. Mealy X Blue Bar = All mealy if cock carries no blue. Otherwise, both colors in both sexes. Could
also get cream or silver hens if cock carries silver.
4. Blue Bar X Mealy = Mealy cocks, blue hens. Mealy hens are sex-linked to all intense colors. Silver
could result if cock carries it.
5. Mealy X Silver Bar = All mealy if cock carries no blue or silver. If cock does carry Blue then both
colors in both sexes. If cock carries silver or cream, you can get blue, silver, mealy or cream in both
sexes.
6. Silver Bar X Mealy = Sex-link, Mealy cocks, Silver hens.
7. Blue Bar X Cream Bar = If cock carries no silver, mealy cocks and blue hens. If cock carries silver,
then mealy or cream cocks and blue or silver hens.
8. Cream Bar X Blue Bar = If cock carries no blue or silver then cream hens and mealy cocks.
Otherwise, cream or silver hens and blue or mealy cocks.
9. Silver Bar X Cream Bar = Sex-linked. Silver hens, cream cocks.
10. Cream Bar X Silver Bar = If cock carries no blue or silver, all cream. Otherwise, both sexes. Blue
cock that has silver mother mated to silver hen will produce 50% each color and sex.
11. Recessive Red X Recessive Yellow = All Red if cock carries no yellow. Otherwise, both colors,
both sexes.
12. Recessive Yellow X Recessive Red = Sex-linked, red cocks and yellow hens.
13. Black X Recessive Red or Yellow = Depends on what color is masked by the red or yellow. No
reds or yellows unless cock carries it.
14. Recessive Red or Yellow X Black = same as above.
15. Recessive Red or Yellow X Any Bar or Check = same as above.
16. Any Bar or Check X Recessive Red or Yellow = same as above.
17. White X Non-white = Depends on the backgrounds of both birds.
18. Non-white X White = same as above.
19. Pure White cock X Black = White hens with yellow specs on head.
20. Recessive Red X Blue = All Blue.
21. Silver cock X Black = sex-linked, Silver hens and Black cocks.
22. Grizzle X Any Bar = Grizzle and Bars in both sexes.
23. Any Bar X Grizzle = same as above.
24. Grizzle X Any Check = Poorly patterned grizzle along with checks. Bars and good grizzles if check
is carrying bar in its background.
25. Any Check X Grizzle = same as above.
26. Grizzle X Any Solid = Depends on the backgrounds of both birds.
27. Any Solid X Grizzle = same as above.
28. Brown X Blue = Sex-linked, Blue cocks and Brown hens. If cock carries dilute, then khaki hens
also.
29. Blue X Brown = If cock carries brown, then both sexes in brown. If cock carries dilute but not
brown, then blue and silver hens and blue cocks. If cock carries dilute and brown, then khaki hens.
Otherwise only blue in both sexes.
30. Brown X Silver = Blue cocks, Brown hens. If cock carries dilute, then khaki and silver hens also.
31. Silver X Brown = Blue cocks, silver hens, or possibly khaki hens and brown cocks if cocks carries
khaki.
32. Brown X Mealy = If cock carries dilute, then khaki and brown hens. Otherwise brown hens and
mealy cocks.
33. Mealy X Brown = Mealy in both sexes. Possible blue, silver, brown, khaki and cream hens and
brown and blue cocks if cock carries brown and/or dilute. Otherwise mealy only in both sexes.
34. Brown X Cream = Brown hens, mealy cocks. If cock carries dilute, then also khaki hens and cream
cocks.
35. Cream X Brown = Mealy cocks, cream hens. Possible blue cocks and silver hens, if cock carries
silver. Brown cocks and brown and khaki hens if cock carries khaki.
36. Khaki X Brown = Brown cocks, Khaki hens.
37. Khaki X Khaki = Khaki both sexes. Also depends on what cock carries.
38. Brown X Khaki = Brown only, unless cock carries dilute, then brown and khaki both sexes.
39. Brown X Brown = Brown only unless cock carries dilute, then khaki hens also.
40. Khaki X Blue = Blue cocks and Khaki hens.
41. Blue X Khaki = all blue unless cock carries brown and/or dilute. If cock carries dilute, then silver
hens also. If cock carries brown and/or dilute, then brown and/or khaki in both sexes.
42. Khaki X Mealy = Mealy cocks, Khaki hens.
43. Mealy X Khaki = Mealy only unless cock carries other sex-linked genes. If cock carries dilute, then
silver in both sexes. If cock carries blue, then blues in both sexes. If cock carries brown and/or dilute,
then brown and/or khaki in both sexes.
44. Khaki X Cream = Cream cocks, Khaki hens.
45. Cream X Khaki = All cream unless cock carries silver or khaki, then silver. Khaki in both sexes is
possible.
46. Red X Brown/Khaki = Depends on cock’s background.
47. Brown/Khaki X Red = Depends on hen. For khaki cocks, dilute hens and intense cocks. All hens
brown or khaki if cock does not carry red.
48. Yellow X Brown/Khaki = If hen is brown, then dilute hens and intense cocks. Only dilute colors if
hen is khaki,
49. Brown/Khaki X Yellow = Depends on the yellow background.
50. White X Brown/Khaki = Determined by what color is masked by white. Once known, follow
earlier examples.
51. Black/Dun X Khaki = Black being spread blue. Follow guidelines for blue and silver. All black
and dun if cock carries khaki. If cock does carry khaki, both colors, both sexes.
52. Khaki X Black/Dun = same as above.
53. Indigo X Any Other Color = If cock is impure, 50% indigo, both sexes.
54. Indigo (pure) X Black = 100% Andalusia, both sexes.
55. Indigo X Indigo = Double factor indigo (pure), both sexes.
56. Indigo (pure) X Any Other Color = 100% Indigo, both sexes.
57. Any Other Color X Indigo (pure) = same as above.
58. Andalusia (pure) X Black = 100% Andalusia, both sexes.
59. Andalusia X Reduced = Produces a laced look, pastel buff, pastel platinum, and silver in both laced
and non-laced, both sexes.
60. Indigo X Opal = Antique white bars with a variance background color.
61. Indigo Check X Opal = Antique white bars with a wide range of checks in the wing shield from
bronze, to blue to white or all may appear.
62. Indigo (carrying Reduced) X Reduced Indigo = 100% reduced indigo both sexes.
63. Dominant Opal X Indigo = 25% dominant opal indigo
64. Dominant Opal X Dominant Red (ash red) = Wide range of color shades of medium pastel. Also
lavender-bluish background with light wing and tail tips along with white bars.
65. Dominant Opal X Dominant Opal = Double factor dominant opal, seems to be somewhat lethal.
Only 75% of the eggs hatch; of those that do hatch produce dominant opal at 50% rate.
66. Ash Red X Blue = if cock is pure, all ash red. If impure, if depends on what the cock carries.
67. Blue Bar X Ash Red = Sex-linked, Blue hens, Red cocks.
68. Blue bar (carrying dilute) X Mealy = Mealy cocks, Blue hens.
69. Blue Bar (carrying dilute) X Blue Bar = About 25% pure blue bar, 25% impure cocks carrying the
dilute factor. 25% pure blue bar hens and 25% pure mealy hens.
70. Blue Bar X Blue Bar = if cock is pure, 100% blue bars in both sexes, if not it depends on what the
cock carries.
71. Any Other Color X Almond = Almond cocks, and non-almond hens.
72. Reduced X Black = Black lace both sexes.
73. Yellow X Red = Sex-linked, Yellow hens, Red cocks.
I hope this will be helpful
Jeff Stapleton
PUREBRED PIGEON SPECIAL
Pat Clark and I would like to thank each and every one of the American Giant Homer members
who participated in making the Purebred Pigeon American Giant Homer Special so great!
Although there were several errors and omissions, we still think it was an excellent way of
promoting the American Giant Homer.
Again thank you to all who helped us in this project…
Pat Clark, Bulletin/Publicity Director
Ruthmary Hunt, Historian
Preparing for a Show
Pigeon Show Preparations by Doratha Connally Fall is the traditional time for most pigeon
shows and it’s never too early to begin preparing your birds to compete. Below are a few
simple ideas to help make your birds more competitive. (Items in red refer to the sidebar at
the right for sources or definitions.)
Feed and vitamins
It almost goes without saying that show pigeons need good quality food to develop overall
condition and beautiful feathering. Ask other breeders in you area what brands they use and
then experiment with what works for you. If isn’t necessary to feed the most expensive food
but you probably won’t get great results with the cheapest, either.
Some exhibitors give their birds pigeon vitamins (available from pigeon supply companies)
and believe that they add extra condition to the feathers and overall health. If you give the
water-soluble type you must clean your waterers every day as bacteria thrive in vitamins.
Bathe your birds
At least once a week, take a large shallow pan and fill it with about 4-5 inches of water.
Place it in your flypen or loft and watch the pigeons dive in — pigeons love to bathe.
There are various products that you can add to the bath water to help with feather
condition. These are sold by the pigeon supply companies. Or you can add a tablespoon of 20
Mule Team Borax which helps clean the feathers and feet and also helps kill feather lice.
Three to four days before a show, let your pigeons bathe. This allows time for the feathers to
redevelop their “bloom” before the show.
Check your birds for any sign of feather lice
The most typical louse is easily visible – usually inside the birds’ wings. They are brown, cigar
shaped and about 1/16th to 1/8th inch long. They feed on the feather material and if you
don’t get rid of them, they can actually chew tiny pinholes through the feather.
Many judges will instantly eliminate a bird from competition that has lice or more than a few
of these pinholes.
Treatment: There are various treatments, including powders and sprays. Again, check the
pigeon supply houses. One of the easiest treatments is Sevin dust. Place it in an old jar;
punch about 8-10 holes in the lid (kids get your parents to help you with this). Screw on the
lid. Wear a dust mask.
Holding the pigeon, shake a little onto the bird’s back; gently work it into the feathers. Then
powder under each wing and on the breast. It isn’t necessary to powder the entire bird. Keep
the powder out of the bird’s face, eyes and mouth. Powder your loft and the perches. This
needs to be done at least every 6-8 weeks.
According to Wendell Levi, author of THE PIGEON, it is probably impossible to get rid of
every single louse. But don’t let this deter you from battling these pests. They can ruin your
very best bird’s chances at the show.
Very Important: When using pesticides, wear a mask. Wash your hands thoroughly and change
your clothes after using any pesticides.
Trimming
This is the process of taking out unwanted feathers by plucking (and on some breeds cutting).
For example: If your breed standard has specified color markings and your bird has a feather
of the wrong color in the wrong place you will want to “trim” or pluck that feather. Some
breeds, such as Swallows, need to have broken or misshapen foot feathers removed about 6-8
weeks before the show so they will have time to re-grow.
Getting hold of a single pigeon feather can be tricky — take your time and be careful. You
don’t want to end up with a bald spot. Some breed standards allow for the judge to
disqualify a bird that has been obviously trimmed.
Always look for instructions about your breed or talk to a breeder before you start. Trimming
can make a bird look extremely sharp or can ruin it.
MORE INFORMATION
PIGEON SUPPLIES Available from several companies:
Foy’s
Global Pigeon
Jedds
Siegel
New England
PigeonUSA
Search the Internet for more.
Bathing pans: Feed stores have many types of large shallow rubber or plastic pans. The
rubber type is best as they give traction for the birds’ feet. Remove the pan from the bird’s
area immediately after they finish bathing or they will drink the dirty water.
20 Mule Team Borax is available at many Wal-Mart stores and some grocery stores in the
laundry section. $3-$4 a box
Sevin dust and dust masks are available at most hardware stores and many garden centers.
DEFINITIONS
*Station means to stand confidently in the correct posture for your breed. Find your current
breed standard** on the Internet and read through it thoroughly until you get a mental
picture of your breed.
** Standard – Many pigeon breeds have written “standards.” These are guidelines for the size,
shape, colors and appearance of the breed. Judges reward birds that most closely resemble
their breed standard. Search the internet for “pigeon standards” or for your breed’s name.
SOURCES
If you want to buy your own show coop, contact your local pigeon club to ask if they have a
used one for sale. Or buy from Jedds Pigeon Supply
Indoor/outdoor carpeting is available at Lowe’s, Home Depot, some Wal-Marts and many
carpet stores.
Wood shavings are available from feed stores and farm supply stores.
Judging sticks are available from Office Depot and Staples (you may have to ask them to
order it from their catalog or order online.) Cost $3 to $5
Pigeon Magazine – More showing information is available from Purebred Pigeon
www.purebredpigeon.com, , a full color magazine devoted to all pigeon activities
Training No matter how beautiful your bird is, if it is terrified — flying all around the
judging coop or crouching in the corner — it probably won’t win. You need to train your bird
to understand the judging procedure so that it will be calm and station.**
To train your bird you need either an actual show coop or something very similar. Standard
show coops are 18x18x18 inches for large breeds or 15x15x15 for smaller breeds. They are
constructed of vertical wire bars with a vertical sliding door on the front. (See our “Pigeon
Show Results” page for examples of show and judging coops) The floor is usually plywood
covered with heavy paper sprinkled with wood shavings or indoor/outdoor carpeting.
Begin by simply placing the bird in the show coop. Do this gently and calmly. Allow it to stay
in the coop for 10-20 minutes. Remove it and return it to the loft. This process should be
done as calmly as possible so that the bird doesn’t associate the coop with fear.
Do this for several days, lengthening the time as you go. If you are involved in one of the
more popular breeds your bird may be in the judging coop for long periods of time at the
show.
After your bird seems calm in the coop, begin studying it just as a judge would. Slowly
extend your hand to the bars of the coop. Walk back and forth in front of the coop. Open the
door slowly and then close it. When your bird accepts this without fear, flatten your hand as
if you were going to shake hands with someone and slide you fingers through the bars. You
can direct your bird into or out of a corner doing this. Remove your bird from the coop and
inspect it as if you were judging it. Open out each wing and spread the tail feathers. Look
closely at its head and eye. Then return it to the coop. Wait a few minutes and then do the
whole procedure again.
Many judges use a judging stick. This is usually a metal fold-up pointer used for business or school
presentations. An old car antennae or thin dowel rod will work. Again, you must be very gentle in
getting your birds accustomed to the judging stick. The first day just unfold it and slowly wave it
in front of the coop and then over it. The next day, touch the bars of the coop. When the bird
shows no fear then you can begin to reach through the bars and very gently touch the bird on the
tail or under the breast. The judging stick is used to help encourage the bird to station correctly.
In a breed like Modenas, the judge would use it to encourage the bird to lift its tail; in American
Show Racers, the judge might push down on the tail. Again, read your standard and study other
birds of your breeds to know how your breed should station.
The tricky part of training is to not overdo it. You can make a bird so relaxed with the whole
procedure that it appears bored. So, train to the point where there is no sign of wildness and
then just a weekly quick refresher may be all the training your birds need.
Carrier or Crate – Getting Your Birds to the Show
How do you plan to carry your birds to the show? There are fancy boxes, baskets, metal
crates, etc. that you can buy through the supply houses. Some people make their own or use
cardboard boxes with lots of holes for ventilation. (Pigeons put off a lot of body heat and can
get too warm in a container without good ventilation.)
Ideally, each bird should be in its own compartment to minimize pecking. Place some wood
shavings in the bottom to give the bird traction and to absorb droppings. Just like the show
coop, it is a good idea to get your birds accustomed to traveling in their carriers. Load them
up the week before the first show and just drive around the block. This will also give you
practice in the process of loading your birds. And give you some idea of how much time you’ll
need the morning of the show to load up.
Again, three or four days before the show, allow your pigeons to bathe. Check for any odd
feathers that need removing and trim your bird’s toenails (unless your standard calls for
sharp toenails). Just the very tip needs to be removed. If you’ve never done this be careful
not to cut into the “quick” — the pink part that has blood supply.
The Day of the Show
Calmly load your birds into your carrier and place them on a level surface in your vehicle in
an area that is not too warm or too cold. You want this trip to the show to be as stress free
as possible for you and the birds. Give yourself plenty of time to get to the show with at
least a few minutes extra so that your birds have a chance to relax and get used to their
surroundings.
When you get to the show, find your show coops. These will have your bird’s band number on
a card attached to the front of the coop (your name may be on this card also). As you place
your bird in the coop, check it over — if there are any droppings on the feet or elsewhere,
wipe them with a barely damp paper towel or cloth.
Your coop should have a food cup and a water cup. Make certain that the water cup is full of
fresh water. Your birds may need a drink, depending on how long they have been in the
carrier. Dehydrated birds will not show well.
Pigeon shows are run in different ways so if this is your first event, find the show secretary or
show superintendent. Ask if you will be allowed to carry your birds up to the judging area or
if the club is using “runners.” (A runner is a person who carries birds from the show coop to
the judging coop). Then ask which judging area your breed will be judged at and when.
Times for judging are usually not set at exact times so you have to be flexible and watch
your judge to see when he/she is ready for your breed. Yours may be the very first breed to
be judged or it may be later in the day.
Don’t get upset or stressed — pigeon shows are usually very loosely run. The judge will wait
for you — within reason — and the other exhibitors will usually help you in any way they can.
DON’T get discouraged if you lose!! Every judge has a different opinion — your birds may lose
one week and win the next. For your first show season, try to learn as much as you can — to
develop an eye for your breed. Study the winning birds — how do they look different from
your birds?
Are they in perfect feather condition while yours are still molting? Are they in better weight?
Did they station well every time the judge looked at them? Is your bird just having a bad day?
Did it drop its tail or head when the judge was looking? Does the winning bird more closely
resemble the written standard for the ideal bird? Breeding and exhibiting an excellent bird is
an art — if it was easy there would be no reason for competitions. Be honest with yourself
about your birds — are they close to the standard?
After judging ask the judge his opinion of your birds, if he/she has time. Try to learn how to
help your birds win.
You may be one of the fortunate ones who starts winning in their first season. But for most,
it takes work and time. DON’T GET DISCOURAGED! Make the commitment to the sport of
showing pigeons — work to develop a winning line of birds that are beautifully presented at
each show.
You’ll have something to be proud of!
Trick or Treat
Happy Halloween
Official Entry Form
Exhibitor #
Exhibitor
Address
City
State
Phone
Email
Jr. Exhibitor’s Age
2012 NPA FLORIDA
GRAND NATIONAL
Zip
I make all entries subject to the rules of the show.
Signature
January 12 - 14, 2012
Lakeland Center ~ Lakeland, Florida
Entry deadline postmarked by
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Entry fee $5.50 per Bird ~ NPA Member
Entry fee $6.50 per Bird ~ Non - NPA Member
Late Entry Deadline Postmarked by
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Entry fee $6.50 per Bird
NOTE: Do Not use Yearling unless your Breed
specifies that it judges Yearling classes.
Specialty
Club
Young Young Yearling Yearling Old
Cock
Hen Cock
Cock Hen
Send Entries to:
Florida Grand National
Ed Pointer
P.O. Box 950088
Oklahoma City, OK 73195
Make All Check Payable To:
Florida Grand National
**Check Here if your’ll be
sending your birds via
US Postal Service __________.
Old
Hen
If Rare Breed, check mark in the first box. (Rare)
Rare
Breed
Color
Enter Quantity
Parking Pass
NPA member Entries @ $5.50 per bird
Non NPA Member Entries @ $6.50 per bird
1 - 4 Hole Coop for Sale Birds @$25.00
NPA Banquet @ $35.00 per person
Non Member Year Book @ $20.00
NPA Annual Membership Dues
($20 Adult, $5.00 Junior, $25.00 Family)
Total Remittance
Band #
Welcomes the National Pigeon
Association in 2012
LAKELAND HAS
EVERYTHING
The Lakeland Center, located in beautiful downtown
Lakeland, Florida, welcomes the opportunity to host this
prestigious event. With over 100,000 sq.ft of flexible
pace, we have everything you need for a successful
convention. Our hotel community is looking
forward to having your delegates stay with them
and the host hotels are listed here, along with
their current room blocks and rates.
The historic downtown Lakela area
is bustling with things to see and do
during your conference. Restaurants
ranging
from Cajun seafood
to 5-star dining are
Our hotel community
welcomes you
Hotel
available; quaint
coffe houses;
exciting nightlife;
antique shops
and museums; a
farmer’s market;
beautiful parks and
jogging paths; vintage
shops and pizza parlors
all await your delegates.
Rooms
Rate $
Hyatt Place Hotel, Lakeland Center
863 413 1122
70
109
The Terrace Hotel, 863 688 0800
88
99
Hampton Inn & Suites
863 603 7600
50
109
Courtyard By Marriott
863 802 9000
25
135
Holiday Inn South, 863 646 5731
50
79
Imperial Swan Hotel
863 647 3000
45
89
Hilton Garden Inn, 863 647 0066
50
79/89
Please check all hotel phone #s. in future issues
Our community is
excited about
hosting the
National
Pigeon
Association in
2012 and we’ll
do our best to
ensure you have a
successful event!
Take
advantage of
these great
hotel deals
MEMBERS
Each of these hotels has offered a
$10 rebate within their rate to help
offset the cost of the Lakeland Center
and make the decision to come here
a much easier one. Delegates are
encouraged to use these hotels in
order to have the rebate given back to
the NPA.
National Pigeon Association
2012 National Pigeon Show
Entry Fees, Show Calendar and Prizemoney
We expect a large turnout of birds,
and people from both all around the
United States of America and the
world. Florida is one of the most-visited
places on Earth. This will be only the
third National Show ever held in the
South and we are anxious to show y’all
our southern hospitality and beautiful
weather.
We have over 40,000 square feet of
facilities in one building: the Exhibition
Hall for the birds and, across the foyer
we have areas for the vendors and
meeting rooms for clubs. The Banquet
hall is complete with a beer garden
and grill.
Lakeland is located on I-4, halfway
between Tampa and Orlando Florida
airports. Both offer air cargo by Delta.
Airfares are at quite reasonable rates.
We have 370 rooms blocked in nearby
hotels - less than five minutes away
- and one on the premises. Rooms
range from $79 to $135 per night.
Lakeland is a unique city, very
clean with colorful crosswalks, an
antiques district, golf courses, lakes,
many restaurants, nightlife and
beautiful gardens.
Birds can be mailed direct to the
Lakeland Convention Center and
will be mailed back on Saturday,
provided they are paid for in adavance
with an Express Mail label filled out
and sent in the box with the birds.
The Lakeland Convention Center
will have various tours available for
interested parties.
ENTRY fEES (per bird)
PRiZEMONEY
NPA members ................................................ . $5.50
Non-members ... ........................................... . $6.50
we will be offering prizemoney to be allocated as
follows:
SALE CAGES
Standard 4-hole cage ... ................................ .$25.00
(Must be paid for in advance)
Champion Overall ... ...................................... ... $500
Reserve Champion Overall ... ........................... . $350
Best Form Breed ... ......................................... . $200
Best Color Breed ... ......................................... . $200
We will be sending Show Catalogs to all Specialty
Clubs for publication in their bulletins. Information
will be available on the NPA’s website, in the NPA
Quarterly Review and in Purebred Pigeon.
Best Owl or Frill Breed ... ................................ .. $200
Best Tumbler Breed ... ..................................... ... $200
Best Roller or High-flyer ... ............................ .. $200
Best Pouter or Cropper ... ............................ ... $200
CALENDAR
Entries must be postmarked no later than
December 11 2011
Doors open
Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at Noon
Show officially begins
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Banquet
Friday evening, January 13, 2012
Judging for Grand National Champion and
Reserve National Champion
Saturday January 14, 2012, at 1.00 pm
Checkout
Saturday, Jan 14 2012, 4.00 pm
Best Structure Breed ... ................................... . $200
Best Trumpeter ... .............................................. . $200
Best Syrian Breed ... ..................................... ...$100
Best Wattle Breed ... ..................................... ...$100
For further information, contact:
Ron Davis, Show Chairman
7206 Raleigh Road
Keystone Heights FL 32656
1 352 473 6859
(R & P Carpentry
10
18 12 10
2 7
1
7
19
14
20
13
6 19
13
16
4
17
8
Hotels, Food, Golf,
Shopping,
Sightseeing
3
LAKE PARKER
18
6
9
14
LAKE
BONNET
2
11
3
12
LAKE
MIRROR 4
23
15
13
22
20
1
16
14
17
5
1
6
21
LAKE
MORTON
7 8
9
LAKE
HOLLINGSWORTH
10
5
9
15
5
24
20
3
2
11
11
12
8
4
POINTS OF INTEREST
1 Antiques District
2 Downtown Shopping
Munn Park Historic District
3 Arts On The Park
4 Barnett Park, Hollis Gardens,
Lake Minor Park
5 Explorations V Childrens
Museum
6 Chamber of Commerce
(Visitor Information Center)
7 Public Library
8 Polk Museum of Art
9 Florida Southern College
10 Southgate Shopping Center
11 Merchant’s Walk
Shopping Center
12 Sun ‘N’ Fun Museum
13 THE LAKELAND CENTER
14 Bicentennial Park
15 Historic Polk Theatre
16 Lakeland Square Mall
17 Joker Marchant Stadium
18 Lakeland Regional
Medical Center
19 Fantasy of Flight (Polk City Exit)
20 Lakeland Linder
Regional Airport
HOTELS/MOTELS
✦ Indicates Discount Hotel
✦
1 HYATT PLACE
2 Baymont Inn & Suites
3 Best Western Diplomat Inn
4 Comfort Inn & Suites
✦ 5 Courtyard by Marriott
6 Days Inn
✦ 7 Hampton Inn
8 Holiday Inn Lakeland Hotel
& Conference Center
✦ 9 Holiday Inn South
10 Howard Johnson’s
Conference Center
✦ 11 Imperial Swan Hotel & Suites
12 The Jameson Inn
13 La Quinta Inn & Suites
14 Relax Inn
15 Residence Inn by Marriott
16 Scottish Inn
17 Shaw House Bed &
Breakfast
18 Sleep Inn
19 Suburban Extended Stay
Hotel
20 Super 8 Motel of Lakeland
21 Swan Park Inn Bed &
Breakfast
✦
✦
22 Sweet Dreams Inn
23 The Terrace Hotel
24 Hilton Garden Inn
GOLF COURSES
1 Big Cypress Golf &
Country Club
2 Bramble Ridge Golf
3 Cleveland Heights Golf &
Country Club
4 Eaglebrook Golf &
Country Club
5 Grassland Golf & Country Club 6
Highland Fairways
7 Huntington Hills Golf &
Country Club
8 Par 3 Golf Center
9 Lone Palm Golf Club
10 Sandpiper Golf & Country Club
11 Schalamar Creek Golf &
Country Club
12 The Hamptons Golf Club 13
Skyview Golf & Country Club 14
Wedgewood Golf &
Country Club
Key to Lakeland Restaurants
DOWNTOWN CENTRAL
• Harry’s Seafood Bar
& Grille
• Crispers
• Quizno’s
• The Terrace Grille
• Molly’s Pub
• The Gym
• Hurricane Alley
• Mitchell’s Coffee House
• Large variety of specialty
boutiques and antiques
shopping
I-4 CROSSROADS
NORTH
• Olive Garden
• Smokey Bones
• Red Lobster
• Don Pablo’s
• TGI Friday’s
• Hooters
• Lakeland Square Mall, Target,
WalMart, Best Buy, Bealls
LAKESIDE VILLAGE WEST •
Mimi’s Cafe
• Starbucks
• Moe’s Southwest Grill
• Louis pappas
• Chili’s
• Crispers
• Cobb Movie Theatre’s
Lakeside Village 18
• Talbots, Belk, Kohl’s, Cold
Water Creek, Jos. A. Banks,
Target and a variety of
specialty shops
SOUTH FLORIDA
DINING DISTRICT
• Bonefish Grill
• Carrabba’s Italian Grill •
Applebee’s
• Bennigan’s
• Ruby Tuesday’s
• Steak and Ale
• Outback
• Louie Mack’s Steakhouse •
Sam Seltzer’s Steakhouse •
Miller’s Ale House
• Hooters
• Steinmart. WalMart, Marshall’s,
Ross, Staples, FedEx Kinko’s
C & C Lofts
Dale & Pat Clark
Noble, Ok. 73068
Dale:
redbird.dale@gmail.com
Pat:
cooingdove51@att.net
RANDY
SPAHR
6730 S.145TH W. AVE.
SAPULPA, OK.
74066
(918) 227-0412
email: rsphar@trsoc.com
WAGNER FARM
Master Breeder
John & Barbara
Wagner
700 Longleaf Lane
White Hall,Ar.71602
(870)247-9634 ,
Salt City Giant Homer
914 N. Lincoln
Hutchinson, Ks. 67501
(620) 663-3119
William R.
Sanders
******
1719 So.
Grove
Wichita Ks.
67211
(316) 265-6358
Mike Jones
Master Breeder
JIM PLOWDREY
1455 E. Crane
Saginaw, MI. 48604
(989) 753-3105
7540 Galveston Place
Broken Arrow, Ok.74014
(918) 872-1757
Mike.jones@bakeroiltools.com
PADGETT
LOFT
****
P.O. Box 371
628 Sheeran
CHAPMAN, Ks.
67431
(785) 922-2136
cell: 316-323-0161
E-mail:
Cliftonpadgett55@yahoo.com
Joe & Lisa Braun
Master
Breeder
*******
2994 C.R.141
Lindsey, Ohio 43442
(419) 665-2596
Jlbraun67@att.net
Maxine
Durkee
35276 150th St.
Winnebago, Mn.
56098
(507) 893-3580
*************
E-mail:
wildwoods@bevcom.net
******************
H &H Lofts
Ross & Ruthmary
Hunt
1143 George Hunt Rd.
Mansfield, Louisiana
71052
(318) 872-1437
hhlofts@bellsouth.net
Larry Wilmes
212 Shaubut ST.
Mankato, Mn. 56001
(507) 381-6348
LarcLiz@aol.com
JAMES
MCKENZIE
Clendening Lofts
1355 Cavan St., Boulder, CO
80303
(303) 666-682-6825
garys.thisandthat@gmail.com
1624 Holliday Dr.
Norman, Ok. 73069-6618
(405) 329-3696
e-mail:
jameslu01@sbcglobal.net
Master Breeder
B & B LOFTS
ED & JANICE BERTHELOT
5322 Treepoint Rd.
Santa Fe, Texas 77510
832-597-6124
e-mail:
edwbrthl@aol.com
Don Roscoe
48097 333rd. Ave.
Kasota, MN. 56050-4220
(507) 388-7105
Giant Homers since 1956
Son Haven Loft
Frank Stracuzzi
663 Gordon Ave.
London Ontario, N6J 2W1 Canada
PH: (519) 668-6181
LARRY L. BEAVERS
Rt. 1 Box 39
Chattanooga, OK. 73528
e-mail: Beaverslm@yahoo.com
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From the web master: It is time to vote for officers again and there is a voting form on the
web site. Go to www.americangianthomers.com , click on the voting tab and it will take you to
the form. If you have any suggestions or ideas about something to add to the website, please
email me and we can see what we can work out. I am going to start working on putting
together breeder pages again, so if you want one just send me some pictures of your birds,
lofts and information to put on it. Thanks
Dale Clark: web master
redbird.dale@gmail.com
TRADING POST ADDS FREE FOR POSTING
Please send your adds to:
By Mail:Pat Clark
P.O. Box 1973
Noble, Ok. 73068
or e-mail: cooingdove51@att.net
Wanted
I am looking for two or three good blue hens in bar or check pattern. I will be at the
Futurity and Shawnee. Contact me with prices and information. Thanks.
Dale Clark – redbird.dale@gmail.com or 405 872-1996
A.G.H.A. FANCIER ADVERTISING ORDER BLANK
NAME:
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DATE:_________________
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E-MAIL :
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REMIT AD MONEY TO: LIBBY JENSEN 23561 Indiana
St., Pleasantville, IA. 50225
PRIOR TO DECEMBER 31, 2011 TO MAKE SURE YOUR
AD IS INCLUDED IN THE 2012 AGHA BULLETIN!!!!!
Please make checks and money orders payable to AGHA.
A.G.H.A. BAND ORDER
Date__________
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Address:________________________________________________
City,State,Zip:___________________________________________
Phone:_________________________________________________
E-Mail: ________________________________________________
Order all bands in denominations of 25
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Bid: $_____________________________
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Please add $3.00 for postage
$_____________________________
Total
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Return to: AGHA Band Director, Gerry Hrasky,
110036 County Rd. D, Morrill, NE 69358
Please make all checks payable to AGHA
A.G.H.A. MEMBERSHIP DUES FORM
NAME:____________________________________ ________
DATE:_________________________________
ADDRESS:_________________________________________
CITY,STATE,ZIP:__________________________________
PHONE: ___________________________________________
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TOTAL
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PLEASE LET US KNOW HOW YOU FOUND US!!! AGHA
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Voting Ballot for Officers
President: Joe Braun
_______
Eastern Vice President: Ross Hunt _______
Western Vice President: Jeff Stapleton
Secretary Treasure: Libby Jensen
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Bulletin Director/Publicity Director: Dale Clark _______
Ballot Director: Lisa Braun _______
1st District Director: Dustin Page ________
2nd District Director: Ruthmary Hunt ________
3rd District Director: Gerry Hrasky ________
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Mail ballots to:
Dale Clark,
Box 1973,
Noble OK 73068