The Rare Breed Survival Trust runs an ‘Ask the Farmer’ event at the Royal Three Counties Show and for the last four years we have taken all the recognised varieties and talked turkey to those who come to the tent. As part of the event a ‘mock auction’ was held in the tent with various items being sold. Immediately prior…
To promote the truly traditional varieties of heritage turkey we are taking an example to the Malvern Show. We will be found in the RBST tent and hope you find time to come along and talk turkey…
Entry numbers were down on previous years but all varieties were on show, and looking at the judges comments I think the standards were generally good. Champion Turkey, Slate Stag Diane TannerReserve Champion, White Hen Ian & Brenda WatermanBest Opposite Sex, White Hen Ian & Brenda Waterman Best In Breed Blue, Ian & Brenda WatermanBourbon Red, Ian & Brenda WatermanBronze, Ian & Brenda WatermanBuff, Ian & Brenda…
Wishing everybody well who is entering birds at the 2017 National Poultry Show. Don’t forget to visit the TCUK stand and catch up on all the turkey news. Then there is the TCUK AGM at 16:00 on the Saturday.
With Avian Flu now confirmed in Louth in Lincolnshire I doubt anyone will be surprised to hear that DEFRA has as a precaution banned all gatherings. Do look on the DEFRA website to ensure you are familiar with current guidance and to check you are undertaking the requirements. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/poultry-gatherings-suspended-following-avian-flu-case 1. The ban on gatherings of chickens, turkeys, ducks and geese applies in England, Scotland and…
Federation Show – Thanks Some exhibitors understandably stayed away because of Avian Flu, and the outbreak certainly had an impact on the number of visitors attending the show. However, all things considered, it was a great show and a credit to the hard-working team of volunteers who beavered away behind the scenes in difficult circumstances to make it such a success. …
Federation 2016: Results Only 11 of the 15 turkeys entered into the 2016 Federation Show actually turned up, but given the circumstances, I don’t think it was a bad turnout at all. We actually picked up three best of breed and a second place. But when you put it into perspective in some sections it wasn’t so much a ‘competition’…
National Federation of Poultry Clubs Championship Show Organisers of the Federation Show have been taking advice from all the appropriate authorities and the event is still on. Importantly, the organisers have taken numerous precautions on-site to minimise risks to poultry, poultry exhibitors, and poultry enthusiasts visiting the event. The numbers of turkeys being exhibited were low this year anyway, and following recent…
2016 National Poultry Show Best Turkey at Show Diane Tanners Crollwitzer won Best Turkey at show.Very well deserved, a super example combined with an immaculate presentation.. Heritage Turkeys: Well, what a great show it was for us; Reserve Champion TurkeyBest Opposite SexBest FemaleBest BlueBest NarragansettBest Bourbon Red A full list of show results will be posted on the TCUK website in due course.
Just a quick ‘good luck’ to everyone who have entered birds into the National Poultry Show this weekend. There are 35 turkeys entered so it’s a good opportunity for potential keepers to see what are available and to talk to other enthusiasts.