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News and Information / AI current Stats (as of June 3, 2015)
« on: June 05, 2015, 12:07:29 AM »

I found these stats on the United States Department of Agriculture’s website. I thought I had read somewhere that there are 20 states affected, but I think there are only 14 listed below. The link to the website is very long so I posted it at the bottom of this page. You can check out the website to see which reports are commercial or backyard and also which are chickens and which are turkeys.


Poultry Findings Confirmed by USDA’s National Veterinary Services Laboratories

212 Detections Reported - 46,239,793 Birds Affected
12/19/14 First Detection Reported - 6/3/15 Last Detection Reported

Minnesota
99 Detections Reported - 8,447,350 Birds Affected
3/4/15 First Detection Reported - 6/3/15 Last Detection Reported

Iowa
71 Detections Reported - 30,420,500 Birds Affected
4/20/15 First Detection Reported - 6/3/15 Last Detection Reported

South Dakota
10 Detections Reported - 1,168,200 Birds Affected
4/1/15 First Detection Reported - 6/1/15 Last Detection Reported

North Dakota
2 Detections Reported - 111,500 Birds Affected
4/10/15 First Detection Reported - 4/24/15 Last Detection Reported

Nebraska
3 Detections Reported - 3,794,100 Birds Affected
5/12/15 First Detection Reported - 5/26/15 Last Detection Reported

Wisconsin
10 Detections Reported - 1,950,733 Birds Affected
4/11/15 First Detection Reported - 5/6/15 Last Detection Reported

Missouri
3 Detections Reported - 53,100 Birds Affected
3/9/15 First Detection Reported - 5/5/15 Last Detection Reported

Kansas (Leavenworth County)
1 Detections Reported - 10 Birds Affected
3/13/15 First Detection Reported - 3/13/15 Last Detection Reported

Arkansas (Boone County)
1 Detections Reported - 40,020 Birds Affected
3/11/15 First Detection Reported - 3/11/15 Last Detection Reported

Missouri
3 Detections Reported - 53,100 Birds Affected
3/9/15 First Detection Reported - 5/5/15 Last Detection Reported

Oregon
2 Detections Reported - 200 Birds Affected
12/19/14 First Detection Reported - 2/17/15 Last Detection Reported

California
2 Detections Reported - 247,300 Birds Affected
1/23/15 First Detection Reported - 2/12/15 Last Detection Reported

Washington
5 Detections Reported - 6,710 Birds Affected
1/3/15 First Detection Reported - 2/3/15 Last Detection Reported

Idaho (Canyon County)
1 Detections Reported - 30 Birds Affected
1/16/15 First Detection Reported - 1/16/15 Last Detection Reported

Website link: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/wps/portal/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/sa_animal_disease_information/sa_avian_health/ct_avian_influenza_disease/!ut/p/a1/lVJbb4IwFP41e1qwFZDLo5cpONFkRgVeyAEKNINCoGjcr19Rt7gHMWvSh57znXyXU-QjF_kMjjQFTksGeff2tWC5seThBMv2Ymu-YXu9nzvGSlc2lioAngDgB2eM_85v3m2tm__AE2s2xFsFHZCP_IjximfIgyqjTRCVjBPGg5yGNdTnF9xAULZ1kJRR21xewGgBeZARyHl2X4lpQ6AhAWVJWRcXE9f2kQL7xUf8VhCwvCXsC34GOzFVRGPkhbKZYE0mkmIMQVKjUJFgBCNJHsVJHEeRrij6zXyPuyfhXcwLyHQxtlR9JQJTDRnbMzGumw7GtnYD9OTrCQ36QxJTRdt_mlo-VT1F_u78tX9NuwDk2pk6qWAAnkld7sjt3ce1fbcP5PbsQ4hJ8zIUP_Ewu2cds1AxBGtNElKTepCVDUfu6XQatE0Mg7Q8oqrYFYZylj6T9Vry52l3vwHW5G2Y/?1dmy&urile=wcm%3apath%3a%2Faphis_content_library%2Fsa_our_focus%2Fsa_animal_health%2Fsa_animal_disease_information%2Fsa_avian_health%2Fsa_detections_by_states%2Fct_ai_pacific_flyway


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News and Information / AI issues in various states
« on: June 03, 2015, 12:41:54 PM »
Just a thought - With all that is going on with the AI issues and precautions in so many states, it may be a good idea to double check with the postal service to see whether or not it is still okay to continue shipping baby chicks - if you have orders on the books. I'd hate to hear that some were turned away along their trip.

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Exhibiting & Promoting / Ohio is officially shut down
« on: June 03, 2015, 12:29:14 PM »
I just spoke with Rhonda Simmons who is the show producer for this month's Canfield, Ohio show and she said that her show has been cancelled and that she had been on a recent conference call with the state who is now saying that all poultry related shows, swap meets, auctions, and fairs have been cancelled until January of 2016. She went on to say that there hasn't been any reported cases (to her knowledge) but that these cancellations are being done as a precaution and preventative measure. 

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Housing, Health & Hatching / Preditor Protection
« on: March 07, 2015, 12:26:49 PM »
Here's an idea. Get a shepherd to watch over your peeps. I, uh...hmmm. Yeah, I think they'll be safer.

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News and Information / The ABC website
« on: March 07, 2015, 12:14:26 PM »
I just wanted to say how much I like the new look of the ABC website. It's looks VERY professional. You did a great job, Susan!

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Exhibiting & Promoting / The Ohio National - Meet Report - Nov 7-9, 2014
« on: November 13, 2014, 02:17:38 PM »
In the Open Class at the Ohio National, there were a total of 84 Ameraucanas shown...56 LF by 12 exhibitors with 8 different varieties being represented and 28 bantams shown by 6 exhibitors, also displaying 8 different varieties. A BIG congratulations goes to Jerry DeSmidt for winning the BB and Champion AOSB in the LF with his beautiful white cockerel, and also winning BB with his blue wheaten bantam cockerel and RB with his wheaten bantam pullet. Congratulations also to Camille Lewandowski for her RB and Res AOSB win with her black LF hen.

Wins in the Open Class include:
LF BVs...black, Camille Lewandowski - blue, Camille Lewandowski - blue wheaten, Jerry DeSmidt - brown red, Mike Gilbert - wheaten, Jerry DeSmidt - white, Jerry DeSmidt - splash, Janis Orndorf - lavender, Jennifer Louden

Bantam BVs...black, Jerry DeSmidt - blue, Jerry DeSmidt - blue wheaten, Jerry DeSmidt - buff, George Heitger - silver, Susie Everse - wheaten, Jerry DeSmidt - white, Jerry DeSmidt - lavender, Paul Danafaye

Wins in the Junior Class include:
LF BVs...black, Lillian Cooper - blue, Keesha Ivins - brown red, Tommy McComis - Silver, Jillian Salmon - splash, Keesha Ivins - lavender, Colton Brush

Bantam BVs...lavender, Sadie Evans

I'm going through pictures now and will be posting them soon. The lighting was not the best and birds did not want to cooperate so I will post what I have that is useable. 

Open LF... Scroll down for more pictures





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Exhibiting & Promoting / National Meet Pictures
« on: October 12, 2014, 12:02:36 AM »
If anyone has any other National Meet pictures, this would be a great place to post them.

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Exhibiting & Promoting / 2014 National Meet Results - Lucasville, OH
« on: October 09, 2014, 02:01:58 PM »
The Southern Ohio Poultry Association once again put on a great show in Lucasville, OH hosting somewhere between 2150-2175 birds…with an AMERAUCANA winning the Over-all Champion of Show honors! Congratulations to, Camille Lewandowski, whose black hen made a sweep in the Open, and to, Hannah Brush, whose white pullet took top honors in the Junior Show, winning Champion LF. With big wins in both the Open Show & the Junior Show, the Ameraucanas are making their presents known!

I spoke with Lucasville’s show superintendent, Tim Bowles, this morning and he said it was a pleasure hosting our National Meet and commented at how well we ran things and how much of a pleasure we all were to work with. I also thanked him for selecting such a great spot to put our tables. I would also like to make it known that he took the time to set most of it up before I had even gotten there Friday morning. He’s a class act in my book!  --Sharon

Below are the results of our meet, as reported by Paul Smith…

The 2014 national is now history. This was the greatest national meet that we have ever had the privilege to attend! Sharon Yorks worked for over two years getting ready for this show! Many individuals and businesses donated money or items for awards. There were 20 large fowl in the Jr. show, shown by seven juniors from four states. Dick Hortsman selected a white pullet shown by Hannah Brush from Ohio as best of breed and best AOSB. Later Hannah’s white pullet was chosen to be champion Jr. large fowl. Colton Brush of Ohio had the RV on a white hen. Will Kitsch of Pennsylvania had the top black on a pullet which also won RB and Res. AOSB. The Res. black was a cockerel shown by Matthew Smith of Texas. Best variety blue was a pullet shown by Will Kitsch and the Res. Blue a cockerel shown by Matthew Smith. Matthew also had best blue wheaten on a pullet. Will won both buff with a hen and cockerel, respectfully. Matthew had BV on a splash pullet and Xander Meeks had reserve on a hen. Matthew also had best variety on a wheaten pullet. A very outstanding set of birds shown by the juniors.

There were 18 bantams shown by five juniors from four states, judged by Larry Lawrence. The BV white, a pullet shown by Gus Malcolm of Colorado was selected best of breed and best AOCCL. The RV white was a hen shown by Paige Lee of Ohio. Paige also had the BV wheaten on a hen which also won Res. Breed. The reserve wheaten was a hen shown by Kali Massey from Illinois. Gus had the BV on a splash pullet. The best variety blue was a pullet shown by Marina Kramr of Michigan. The reserve blue was a pullet shown by Walter Malcolm of Colorado. Kali had both top honors in the blacks with her hen winning BV and her pullet RV. A very nice set of bantams from our juniors!

There were 58 bantams in the open show by eight exhibitors from five states, judged by Danny Padgett. Jerry DeSmidt of Wisconsin, had both the top spots on blacks, with his cock winning BV and his pullet winning RV. The BV blue which also won BB and best AOCCL, was a pullet shown by Russell Blair of Michigan. Russell also had RV with his cockerel. Jerry DeSmidt had both top places in the blue wheaten with a pullet that also won RB and his cockerel that won RV. Jerry DeSmidt also won BV and RV with his whites with a hen and a cockerel respectfully. John Blehm of Michigan, did the same with the buff, a pullet and cockerel respectfully and the silver also with a pullet and cockerel respectfully. John also won the lavender class with a pullet and Don Cash of North Carolina had the reserve with a hen. Russell Blair won the splash BV on a hen which was also selected best AOV. The reserve splash was a hen shown by Jerry DeSmidt which also won res. AOV. The wheaten class was won by a pullet out of the trio shown by Jerry DeSmidt. The reserve was a pullet shown by Sharon Yorks of Ohio. A good set of bantams and great tribute to the Ameraucana breed.

The large fowl show was the largest that I can remember attending. There were 139 head shown by 18 exhibitors from 10 states, also judged by Danny Padgett. Making a total of 21 different exhibitors from 12 states in the open show as 5 exhibitors showed both bantams and large fowl. Also one Jr. showed in both the Jr. and open show. There were a total of 10 different juniors from 6 states in the junior show as 2 juniors showed in both bantam and large fowl. This makes an overall total of 30 exhibitors from 14 states showing 235 Ameraucanas.

The open large fowl black was the largest class of Ameraucanas with 61 head shown. No one dominated the winning in the six classes of blacks as six different exhibitors shared the first place spot (C, H, K, P, OT, YT). Camille Lewandowski of Virginia had the BV on a black hen, which also won BB, Best AOSB, Champion Ameraucana and overall show champion. It’s great to see Ameraucanas win the entire show! Clif Redden from Kansas had the reserve on a pullet. Max Strawn of Texas won the blue class with a blue pullet which also won res. breed and Res. AOSB. The res. blue was a pullet show by Tom Kernan from New Jersey. The blue wheaten class was won by Paul & Angela Smith of Texas on a pullet. Larry Clionsky from Pennsylvania won reserve with his cock. James Fegan from Michigan won the brown red class with a pullet shown in the trio. James also had reserve with his hen. Will Kitsch from Pennsylvania won both of the top spots in the buff with his pullet and cockerel respectfully. Larry Clionsky should be delighted to see his breeding doing so well for their new owners! We were delighted to see Camille, Max, Clif, Duane and Will win with some of our breeding! As Jean Ribbeck says “A win for them is a win for you too.” The BV lavender was a pullet shown by Paul & Angela Smith. The reserve was a pullet shown by John Blehm. John also won both of the top spots with the Silvers, with two pullets, respectfully. The BV splash was a pullet shown by Paul & Angela. The reserve was a cockerel shown by Mindy Best of Ohio. The two splash were selected for the best AOV, winning over the lavender. The wheaten class was won by Duane Schroeder of Indiana with his pullet. Paul and Angela Smith had reserve, also with a pullet. Jerry DeSmidt won with his whites with a hen and cockerel winning both BV and RV. A great set of large fowl Ameraucanas which represented our breed well.

The top scoring large fowl display was blacks shown by Paul & Angela Smith with a score of 84. John Blehm’s blacks were res. large fowl display with a score of 62. Jerry DeSmidt had the top scoring bantams with his blue wheaten scoring 82, which moved them to the reserve display, over all displays.

There were six entries of bantam eggs co-judged by Duane Schroeder and Paul Smith. The highest scoring pullet and hen eggs were Jerry DeSmidt’s.

There were 8 entries of large fowl eggs co-judged by Clif Redden and Jeff Vance. The highest scoring hen eggs were shown by Larry Clionsky. Paul & Angela Smith had the highest scoring pullet eggs. Jean Ribbeck made the outstanding trophies for the egg contest and once again, John Blehm donated his Fowl Stuff hen boxes for all four winners.

An annual meeting was held on the show grounds in an adjacent building. Sharon Yorks presided over the meeting in the absence of Jean Ribbeck and Mike Gilbert. Everyone (37 people) introduced themselves. Discussions were held about getting both lavender and splash recognized and the 2015 national meet. The announcement that Harold Knapp received the Lifetime Achievement award was made. Photos were made of the ABC members that were present. Matthew Smith and Sharon Yorks made many photos for the ABC.

A raffle and silent auction of donated Ameraucanas raised over seven hundred dollars for the 2015 national meet awards. Duffle bags and nice usable poultry related prizes were awarded to every ABC member who showed at Lucasville. Jim Fegan’s daughter, Norma helped with the egg contest and worked the ABC table along with Angela Smith. Sharon Yorks worked the ABC prize, awards and ABC table.

Awards were presented to all the winners. A large number of ABC members attended the dinner party/get-together at Golden Corral. A good meal and great time was enjoyed by those who attended.

Sunday morning the champions were selected by the panel of judges. Jr. member Hannah Brush’s white pullet was selected Champion Jr. large fowl! Camille Lewandowski’s black hen was selected by the panel of judges to be champion open large fowl/show champion.

Great wins for the Ameraucana breed!

Coop out was announced and the coops were soon empty with all headed home. Shakti O’melveny-Rupp had the farthest (close to 2,000 miles) to Florence, MT. We only had 1,085 miles to get home! We left at 11:15 AM CST and arrived home at 7:10 on Monday in time for Matthew to attend school. Looking forward to hosting 2015 national.

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Exhibiting & Promoting / Participation Appreciation Table
« on: October 08, 2014, 10:25:07 PM »
The Participation Appreciation table went over well and I was happy to see that there were enough items that everyone was able to choose something when their number was drawn. Below are pictures of some of our members and what they chose.   

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Exhibiting & Promoting / 2014 National Meet Incentive Results
« on: October 07, 2014, 02:47:51 PM »
Incubator Drawing

Congratulations to Rachel Carlberg from Rocky Point, NC for winning the brand new 1588 Hova-Bator incubator which was donated by Victor Hakes of Twin City Poultry Supplies. Her name was drawn out of 72 new members who are all new to the ABC this year.

Ameraucana Fundraiser Auction

I am please to announce that the Ameraucana silent auction that was held at this year’s National Meet raised $707 that will be used towards awards at the 2015 National Meet that will be in the South Central District next year. Thanks to all who donated birds. Below is a list of the 3 highest bids and those who won a gift certificate to Hakes’ Twin City Poultry Supplies.

$65 for a blue pullet from Sharon Yorks ($35 gift certificate)
$50 for a buff pullet from Will Kitsch ($30 gift certificate)
$46 for a black pullet from Max Strawn ($25 gift certificate) 

Fundraiser Drawing

The 3-hole Poultry Carrying Box that was built & donated by Matt Parker to be used as a club fundraiser brought in $96 and was won by Clif & Linda Redden. 

Who Drove the Farthest with Birds

The $20 Gift Certificate to Hakes' Twin City Poultry Supplies went to Shakti O'Melveny-Rupp. She and her husband drove (according to Google) 1973 miles. 

Most Varieties that Placed

Was won by Jerry DeSmidt and he also won a $20 Gift Certificate to Hakes' Twin City Poultry Supplies.



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Exhibiting & Promoting / Family Reunion
« on: October 06, 2014, 10:27:23 AM »
The first year I had joined, I remember asking Paul Smith why he would drive over a thousand miles to go to a chicken show. His reply was something along the lines of …Because of the people. That comment never really sank in until this past weekend. I have to say, it felt like a big family reunion with many smiling faces where I was finally able to meet many of those that I had only spoken to previously on the phone…and almost every member there was continually coming over to the table asking if there was anything they could do to help. I also had the chance to talk with every Jr. member there and they seemed to be having a great time. There were many smiles, hand shakes, and hugs, and I want to personally thank everyone for making that experience a wonderful one.

I also want to mention that things got a little hectic when it came time to hand out awards and I want to apologize that people had to wait, but it was amazing how the generous directorial experience of Paul Smith and Jerry DeSmidt was right there on hand when they stepped up and took charge to help get it better organized. It was amazing to watch and has made a lasting impression in my heart forever. They, along with their family members, Angela, Mathew, and Jake…I just can’t say enough great things about them. Thank you SO much!

I also want to thank Jeff & Cheryl Vance from WV and Clif & Linda Reddon from KS for staying around on Sunday to help me get everything packed up and finalized. The ABC truly has some wonderful members who have now become as close to me as family.

I now understand what you meant, Paul.   

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Exhibiting & Promoting / The Ohio National in Columbus - Nov 7-9, 2014
« on: October 01, 2014, 07:59:53 PM »
Just a reminder that the deadline for entries to the Columbus show in November close on October 4th so get your entries in now so you don't forget. Here is a link to their website: http://www.ohionational.org/ where you can find a link to their entry forms.

November 7-9, 2014
Eastern District Meet, requested by Sharon Yorks
Ohio National Poultry Show, Coulumbus OH
Contact: Eric Markley markley@OhioNational.org (419)303-6909

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I will try to have the complete meet report posted soon, but congratulations to ABC member Mindy Best and her black Ameraucana cockerel for winning, BV, BB, Champion AOSB, and Reserve Champion LF!

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Exhibiting & Promoting / Ameraucana Fundraiser Auction
« on: September 19, 2014, 09:35:20 PM »
As time grows near, I just want to double check with everyone to see who all is bringing what birds for the auction. I realize some of your birds may not have matured out the way you had anticipated or predators could have changed your situation, and/or others may find they have an extra to add. Either way, let's just recalculate so we know what will be there and how many pens need set up. The ones below that are bold in green are the ones that have been verified. Please let me know if you're still planning to bring what is listed below or if your numbers have changed...or if anyone else would like to add any.   

Large Fowl
(4) buffs (2 pairs) - Christine & Will Kitsch            
(3) wheatens (trio) – Duane Schroeder
(2) lavenders (pair) - Clif Redden      
(2) blacks (K&P) - Max Strawn        
(1) blue (P) – Sharon Yorks
(1) blue (k) – Jeff & Cheryl Vance
(2) blues (k&P) - Jensen Pierson                  
(2) white (K&P) - Woodhaven
(2) lavenders (pair) - Paul & Angela Smith
(1) splash – Debbie Mock            

Bantams
(3) wheaten/blue wheaten (trio) - Woodhaven       
(2) blues (pair) – Russell Blair
(1 black) (? young)– Shakti O'Melveny-Rupp

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Exhibiting & Promoting / Lucasville, OH Entry Deadline
« on: September 18, 2014, 09:37:57 PM »
If you haven't gotten your National Meet entry in, please note that tomorrow (Friday) is the last day, as all entries must to be postmarked no later than 9-19-14.

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