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Title: Ameraucanas made the list!
Post by: Lindsay Helton on January 21, 2021, 12:39:36 AM
According to a post on the Official American Poultry Association group, the top large fowl breeds exhibited in 2020 were:

1. Marans 361
2. Ameraucana 312
3. Orpington 292
4. Leghorn 251
5. Cochin 246
Title: Re: Ameraucanas made the list!
Post by: Birdcrazy on January 21, 2021, 08:30:00 AM
2021, Let's go for number one! That's not too far a reach and attainable.
Title: Re: Ameraucanas made the list!
Post by: Lindsay Helton on January 21, 2021, 01:43:58 PM
It sounds like it is time for me to buy a trailer.  :D
Title: Re: Ameraucanas made the list!
Post by: kkdossey on January 25, 2021, 10:34:16 PM
Yea, I'm about to be in the trailer market as well.
Is that supposed to be total number of birds exhibited for the entire year?
That doesn't sound right.
Title: Re: Ameraucanas made the list!
Post by: far149 on January 28, 2021, 02:54:05 PM
Already have my trailer!
Title: Re: Ameraucanas made the list!
Post by: Lindsay Helton on January 28, 2021, 08:17:31 PM
Quote from: kkdossey on January 25, 2021, 10:34:16 PM
Yea, I'm about to be in the trailer market as well.
Is that supposed to be total number of birds exhibited for the entire year?
That doesn't sound right.

I believe the number is for sanctioned shows. Unfortunately 2020 was an uncharacteristic year for showing poultry. Fingers crossed for a better showing season in 2021!
Title: Re: Ameraucanas made the list!
Post by: Lindsay Helton on January 28, 2021, 08:22:54 PM
I welcome recommendations regarding trailers. I have been encouraged to get one that is dual axle. If anyone has any advice, please send it my way!
Title: Re: Ameraucanas made the list!
Post by: far149 on January 29, 2021, 05:06:18 PM
I have a Continental Cargo single axle 12'x6' v-nose trailer with swing out rear doors and one side door. I considered purchasing a double axle but came across a great deal on this one.

Extra side vents and an enclosed pop-up vent on top were installed to ensure adequate ventilation. Additionally, cages were installed on both interior walls with a walkway in the middle. The built in cages allow the birds a little more freedom of movement and ease feeding/watering on long trips. (I know Jerry De Smidt carries a lot more birds than me just using dog crates.) Extra dog crates/kennels fit underneath the built in cages and down the walkway. The v-nose has plenty of space for a small feed bin, prep box, chairs, etc.

In 2019 I towed the trailer from Texas to The Ohio National (a 16 hour trip one way) without any issues. A double axle may be a little more stable but I'm happy with the performance of this trailer.

Title: Re: Ameraucanas made the list!
Post by: Lindsay Helton on January 30, 2021, 12:07:24 AM
Quote from: far149 on January 29, 2021, 05:06:18 PM
I have a Continental Cargo single axle 12'x6' v-nose trailer with swing out rear doors and one side door. I considered purchasing a double axle but came across a great deal on this one.

Extra side vents and an enclosed pop-up vent on top were installed to ensure adequate ventilation. Additionally, cages were installed on both interior walls with a walkway in the middle. The built in cages allow the birds a little more freedom of movement and ease feeding/watering on long trips. (I know Jerry De Smidt carries a lot more birds than me just using dog crates.) Extra dog crates/kennels fit underneath the built in cages and down the walkway. The v-nose has plenty of space for a small feed bin, prep box, chairs, etc.

In 2019 I towed the trailer from Texas to The Ohio National (a 16 hour trip one way) without any issues. A double axle may be a little more stable but I'm happy with the performance of this trailer.

Thank you for your feedback Aaron. I appreciate it.