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Apa open facebook group this is a group is for the beginner and the experienced poultry fancier. This 372 page hard cover book with color pictures, and black and white illustrations put out by the american poultry association, is the official guide of standards. After four days of earnest consideration, resulting in further amendment, it was adopted by unanimous vote, and ordered published in book form as herewith presented. Later, after you have settled on the breed you wish to raise and perhaps even show, you may even want to join the breed club promoting your breed. The american standard of perfection as adopted by the association at its twentysecond annual meeting at boston, massachusetts, 1898. American phoenix breeders association home facebook. May 21, 2012 the american standard of perfection association, american poultry on. Plumage grayishwhite, each feather crossed by regular, narrow, parallel, sharplydefined, dark bars that stop short of positive black. All chicken breeds recognized by the american poultry association are categorized into classes. The american standard of perfection, illustrated by. Complete descriptions of all recognized breeds and varieties of domestic poultry.

The mission of the american college of poultry veterinarians is to establish standards and implement the specialty certification of veterinarians who attend to poultry health and wellbeing by oversight of training programs and credentials, preparation and administration of the certification exam, and support of continuing. Buy a cheap copy of the american standard of perfection book by american poultry association. Standard of perfection by american poultry association alibris. It has grown into a strong and vibrant national organization that promotes the breeding and exhibiting of bantam poultry. American poultry association public group facebook. American bantam association po box 127 augusta, nj 07822 97327335. Every breed and color recognized by the american poultry association is included in this book. American standard of perfection forty forth edition by. American poultry association books list of books by. Its very important historically, because it defined the traditional chicken and turkey breeds as of 1874. See all books authored by american poultry association, including the american standard of perfection, and the american standard of perfection, illustrated. The following books are valuable resources for anyone that owns poultry or wants to learn more about poultry. Oct 21, 2009 the american standard of perfection a complete description of all recognized varieties of fowls book. American standard of perfection 2001 american poultry.

The first american poultry show was held in 1849, and the apa was later formed in response to the burgeoning need for an overseeing body to set standards for poultry breeds and to administer judging. American poultry journal may 1939 by na and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This is a must have for any poultry breeder or serious enthusiast. The american standard of poultry excellence for 1910. The american standard of perfection, illustrated by american. The american standard of perfection a complete description. It was founded in 1873, and incorporated in indiana in 1932. These domestic birds are an important part of the worlds. First published in 1874 by the american poultry association, the standard of perfection classifies and describes the standard physical appearance, coloring and temperament for all recognized breeds of poultry, including chickens, ducks, turkeys, and geese. The american standard of perfection paperback may 21, 2012 by american poultry association author.

The american standard of perfection book by american poultry. The american poultry association apa is the oldest poultry organization in the north america. The american standard of excellence as revised by the united poultry fanciers of america, convened under the auspices of the american poultry association at their convention held in buffalo, n. The interest of people from all walks of life has been served for over one hundred years by the american poultry association, the oldest livestock organization in the united states. The standard is the foremost authority to poultry judges, breeders and exhibitors and a reference for anyone trying to breed quality poultry.

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The american standard of perfection book by american. The term poultry includes large and small bantam chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys and guinea fowl. The first edition of the book listed 41 breeds, and todays versions have nearly 60. American standard of perfection forty fourth edition. The american standard of perfection of poultry in america. Ships from and sold by the great british bookshop usa. Giving a complete description of all the recognized varieties of. The american standard of perfection a complete description of all recognized varieties of fowls by american poultry association this early work is a fascinating guide to fowl that is a thoroughly recommended title for the amateur and professional poultry keepers bookshelf.

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Their are many brreds of chickens, ducks, turkeys and geese in the pages of this wonderful book. No information will be sold or shared please note we have a no return policy. American phoenix breeders association, christmas florida. The american standard of perfections describes in detail the standards of all the breeds accepted in the apa. American standard of perfection forty forth edition by american. Standard of perfection by american poultry association. An organization who supports the education, exhibition and selective breeding of the bantams and large.

First published in 1874 by the american poultry association, the standard of perfection commonly referred to as the standard classifies and describes the standard physical appearance, coloring and temperament for all recognized breeds of poultry, including chickens, ducks, turkeys, and. The american standard of perfection is the official breed standard for the poultry fancy in north america. Standard of perfection paperback may 14, 2012 by american poultry association author 2. A complete description of all recognized varieties of poultry was written by the american poultry association. Published 2015 by american poultry association, inc. The committees completed report was presented at the twentyeighth annual meeting of the american poultry association, held at rochester, new york, february 2, 1904. Since 1914, the american bantam association has represented bantam breeders and their special interests. Nov 10, 2018 buy american poultry association book s at indigo. The american standard of excellence as revised by the american poultry association, at their annual meeting at worcester, mass.

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American standard of perfection forty forth edition book. American poultry association wikimili, the free encyclopedia. The american pastured poultry producers association is a nonprofit trade organization that encourages the production, processing, marketing, and purchasing of poultry raised on pasture. Standardsized breeds are grouped by type or by place of origin. Covers everyknown poultry variety in the year of publication, from anconas to wyandottes. See more of american bantam association on facebook.