• Read the whole website! You might be surprised at the information that is in here. 

• When in doubt, ask! Email us if you have a question, we will get back to you. If we do not know an answer, we will find out. 

• Make your entries early. We will be taking day of show entries if space allows, but you cannot count on it, and day of show entries are usually a little more expensive.

• Book your hotel well in advance. 

• Get your travel cages ready a week in advance, and have them ready to load.

• Get your birds ready early. If you are going to bath your birds you want to do it well in advance, not the night before. And have a clean place to keep them until the show. It is a good idea to practice caging your birds so they are ready for show cages.

• Get to the show early. Rushing in at the last minute causes headaches!

• Bring a foldable chair. You may not need it, you may not find a place to use it, but if you wish you had one you won't be sorry! 

• Bring food for the birds. Cut apples, melon and other treats can help a stressed bird in need of a little food/moisture, especially during travel. And, unlike water, they won't spill. We will try to make sure that no bird goes without, but ultimately YOU are responsible for keeping your bird fed and watered. Your birds may not like or be used to what we will have at the show.

• Bring some extra shavings. If you want extra shavings in your pen, or the shavings changed, you may need to have your own. 

• Bring a clip on water container for overnight. Many birds tip/wreck their water containers overnight. If you have your own sturdy containers then you can make sure they have water overnight. This is more so important for the larger birds such as turkeys, ducks, geese.

• Bring a spray bottle with water, or wet wipes, and some towels for birds that have "accidents" and need a little clean up.

• Wet wipes and antibacterial hand sanitizer is a good idea. It helps cut down on disease transmission amongst the animals and humans alike. It is also real handy when you put your hand somewhere and, well, ewww.

• Bring a pen (or two) and notebook.  It can come in really handy when you are trying to take notes, write down phone numbers, or tips and advice from others at the show. 

• Bring your business cards. They don't have to be fancy, but they are nice to have. Make sure they say not only who you are and how to contact you, but also what you have if you have a flock. After judging you can attach them to the bird's cages. 

• Comfortable shoes. Need I say more. 

• Some shows can be quite cold, others can be quite warm. Be prepared for both. Large size windbreakers are great to wear and help to keep you clean.

• Bring extra travel cages. If a travel box is damaged or you come home with a few new birds (oops!) you will be prepared. 

• If you are selling, make sure you have boxes for your sold birds to go home in. Also remember that a quality bird deserves a quality box.

• Have a quarantine area ready for your birds when you get home. It is a very good idea to keep the birds you brought/bought separate from the rest of your birds for at least two weeks.

• Treat for parasites, worms etc before coming to the show. Nothing more embarrassing, or inconsiderate, than bringing an affected bird. 

• Do not bring ill birds. If you have a problem at home, please leave your birds at home. These animals will be in close quarters and bird illnesses are highly transmittable. You would not want someone else's birds passing a disease onto yours. Entries are cheap, treating or replacing a flock is not.

SHOW ROOM ETIQUETTE

• Don't arrive late! Find out where your birds are to be, unload, make sure all your cage tags are right and take care of anything that needs dealing with well in advance of judging.

• Don't touch other exhibitors birds. They are not yours, no touchie touchie. 

• Many exhibitors are busy/nervous before they show. There is lots of unloading and sorting and last minute things to deal with. Generally they will have more time to chat once judging has started. 

• Once judging has started you are NOT to be in the show area. The judge and stewards need the space and quiet to do their job. It can be nerve-wracking, but you need to keep well away until after ALL the judging is complete. 

• Be patient with the people putting on the show. They are volunteers and probably only functioning on caffeine and their one last nerve by this time.  Don't be stompin' on that last nerve! 

• Do not remove your birds before the designated time. Birds are caged on Friday, judged on Saturday, and on display Sunday. Removing birds early is disrespectful, against the rules and will not make you friends. 

• If you do not bring as many birds as you have entered, let the show secretary know right away. If you bring more birds for the show, please let the show secretary know right away. They will need to make sure there is room for you and make you new cage tags. 

• If you are bringing children please make sure that they understand the no touch rule, and that they are under control at all times. It is also a very good idea to bring snacks and entertainment for them. All day at a bird show can be a very very boring place for a kid. 

• Do not bring your pets/dogs etc. Animals that are not part of the show or official sale will not be allowed in the building.

• Do let the people putting on the show know if you enjoyed yourself! It is nice to hear! And if there is anything that needs our attention, please let us know. Constructive suggestions are always welcome!

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