Fairgrounds Hosts Backwoods Poultry Show

  • Among the chicken entries were these two Modern Birchens that have long legs and slender bodies. Another part of the show was the showmanship competition for younger competitors.
    Among the chicken entries were these two Modern Birchens that have long legs and slender bodies. Another part of the show was the showmanship competition for younger competitors.
  • Lewis Hinkle of Pine Bluff listens as Jacob Talarchyk of Heflin, La., provides technical information about his bird. Showmanship judges not only the qualities of the bird, but also the exhibitor's knowledge of the species and presentation skills.
    Lewis Hinkle of Pine Bluff listens as Jacob Talarchyk of Heflin, La., provides technical information about his bird. Showmanship judges not only the qualities of the bird, but also the exhibitor's knowledge of the species and presentation skills.
    The Backwoods Poultry Show, organized by Frankie Harper of the Cleveland County Fair Board, was held this past Saturday at the fairgrounds in Rison. The show, which featured chickens, ducks and geese, drew contestants from across Arkansas as well as Iowa, Oklahoma and Missouri. ...

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