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Poultry exhibits at the Dundas Plowing Match agricultural fair

Poultry

Standard poultry, bantams, waterfowl, turkeys, and pigeons — judged by the American Standard of Perfection.

General Rules

Exhibitors are encouraged to vaccinate their chickens and turkeys for I.L.T. and observe a 30 day quarantine. All poultry entered and shown in this division must be the property of the exhibitor. Exhibitors are not permitted to remove dividers from show cages.

Chickens, waterfowl, and turkeys to be judged according to the American Standard of Perfection. Pigeon entries to be judged according to their respective standards.

Delivery

All birds must be delivered no later than 10:00 AM Friday, August 28th

Release

Birds will be released at 4:00 PM Sunday August 30th. Birds are to remain all three days.

Entry Fee

$0.50 per entry

Entry Deadline

August 12th — Mail to: Trevor MacDonald, Box 31, Murray River, C0A 1W0

Please refer to the “Rules and Regulations”. Judges TBA.

Entry Form

Download the 2026 Poultry Entry Form. Completed forms must be mailed by August 18 to Trevor MacDonald, Box 31, Murray River, PE C0A 1W0.

Download 2026 Poultry Entry Form (PDF)

Standard Poultry

Entry Limit

3 cocks (Section A) and 3 hens (Section B) per class

Prizes

1st – $5.00, 2nd – $4.50, 3rd – $3.50

Classes

A.V. Plymouth RockSilver Spangled HamburgA.O.V. HamburgA.C. LeghornRhode Island RedA.V. WyandotteA.V. OrpingtonA.V. Jersey GiantA.V. AmeraucanaA.O.V. Solid ColorA.O.V. Parti Color

Standard Trio – 1st: $10.00, 2nd: $9.00, 3rd: $7.00

Champion Standard Cock: RosetteChampion Standard Hen: Rosette

Bantams

Entry Limit

3 cocks (Section A) and 3 hens (Section B) per class

Prizes

1st – $4.00, 2nd – $3.50, 3rd – $3.00

Classes

Black Old English GameBlack-Red Old English GameDuckwing Old English GameA.O.V. Old English GameWhite Plymouth RockBarred Plymouth RockA.O.V. Plymouth RockRhode Island RedA.V. HamburgA.V. RosecombA.V. SebrightPartridge WyandotteBlack WyandotteWhite WyandotteSilver Laced WyandotteA.O.V. WyandotteA.V. CochinA.V. BrahmaA.V. FaverolleBrown Red JapaneseGrey JapaneseBlack Tailed White JapaneseA.O.V. JapaneseA.V. Modern GameA.V. LeghornA.V. SilkieA.V. D'UccleA.V. CornishA.O.V. Solid ColorA.O.V. Parti Color

Bantam Trio, Solid Color – 1st: $8.00, 2nd: $7.00, 3rd: $6.00 | Bantam Trio, Parti Color – 1st: $8.00, 2nd: $7.00, 3rd: $6.00

Champion Bantam Cock: RosetteChampion Bantam Hen: Rosette

Geese

Entry Limit

3 ganders (Section A) and 3 geese (Section B) per class

Prizes

1st – $5.00, 2nd – $4.50, 3rd – $3.50

Classes

ToulouseAfricanEmbdenChineseEgyptianEastern CanadaTufted RomanA.O.V.
Champion Gander: RosetteChampion Goose: Rosette

Ducks

Entry Limit

3 drakes (Section A) and 3 ducks (Section B) per class

Prizes

1st – $5.00, 2nd – $4.50, 3rd – $3.50

Classes

RouenPekinMuscovyBuffIndian RunnerKhaki CampbellWhite CrestedWhite CallGrey CallA.O.V. CallMallardBlack East IndieA.O.V.
Champion Drake: RosetteChampion Duck: Rosette

Turkeys

Entry Limit

2 toms (Section A) and 2 hens (Section B) per class

Prizes

1st – $5.00, 2nd – $4.50, 3rd – $3.50

Classes

Any Variety
Champion Tom: RosetteChampion Hen: Rosette

Pigeons

Entry Limit

3 cocks (Section A) and 3 hens (Section B) per class

Prizes

1st – $4.00, 2nd – $3.50, 3rd – $3.00

Classes

FantailModenaFlying RollerBlue Bar Racing HomerCheck Racing HomerWhite Racing HomerA.O.V. Racing HomerHelmetChinese OwlIce PigeonShow KingSaddle HomerPortuguese TumblerShow Type HomerJacobinDamasceneRuntAmerican Giant HomerKomorner TumblerShow TipplerAfrican OwlOld German OwlDoveA.O.V.
Champion Pigeon Cock: RosetteChampion Pigeon Hen: RosetteGrand Champion of Show: RosetteReserve Grand Champion of Show: Rosette

Trophies

Grand Champion of Show

Donated by Garth Taylor (Perpetual)

Reserve Grand Champion

In memory of J. Malcolm MacKenzie, donated by Barbara Wright-MacKenzie (Perpetual)

Best Standard Cock and Hen

In memory of J. Malcolm MacKenzie, donated by Provincial Plowing Match

Champion Chicken

James Butler Memorial Trophy, donated by Dr. John M. Gillis Memorial Lodge & Red Isle Poultry Show

Best Male and Female Waterfowl

Donated by Laurie Moore in memory of Chester Moore

Champion Pigeon

Donated by Gordon Murphy in memory of Dave Affleck (Perpetual)

Best Bantam Cock and Hen

Donated in memory of James Butler

Experience the Fair

August 28–30, 2026 · Dundas, Prince Edward Island