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Poultry & Eggs - Backyard Poultry
Entry Fee: FREE
Description

Bring your chooks and eggs to the Show! This section celebrates backyard poultry, with classes for birds and egg displays. Entries must be delivered to the Pavilion during the allocated times, ready for judging on Show Day. A great opportunity for local poultry keepers to showcase their flocks and fresh produce.
Prizes

CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION RIBBONS FOR BEST PRESENTED BACKYARD BIRD 1 bag Layer Pellets donated by JBS Pork Australia Pty Ltd

- Ribbons for 1st, 2nd and Highly Commended plus prizes for section winners
- Judged on how well the birds are presented, plus criteria for each section, e.g. “good manners”
Conditions of Entry

- Judging commences at 9.30 am
- Birds must be penned and Eggs displayed by 9 am in the Poultry Pavilion.
- All birds must be the property of the exhibitor.
- Juniors are to be 16 and under
- All birds are to be free of illness and parasites and the - Stewards and Judge have the right to remove the bird from the shed.
- No marking of cages
- PLEASE BRING WATER CONTAINERS FOR YOUR BIRDS TO DRINK FROM
- It is an offence for any person to remove eggs from any of the Show Pens or Show Premises without authority from the Steward or Secretary
- Exhibitors entering the Open and Junior Poultry sections are ineligible to enter the Backyard Poultry section.
- Birds may be collected from 4 pm, or earlier at the discretion of the Chief Poultry Steward.
- Present your prize card to Steward to receive your prize – available after 4 pm on Show Day

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Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)

Current situation

Last updated 13 June 2025

There have been no new cases of H7N8 high pathogenicity bird flu since late February 2025.

As a consequence of successfully implementing disease eradication activities, quarantine has been revoked on the 4 infected properties near Euroa and the control order surrounding the area has been lifted.

There are no longer movement restrictions around the Euroa area.

This progress is a significant step towards establishing Australia’s claim to freedom from high pathogenicity avian influenza.

Any suspicion of an emergency animal disease (EAD) should be immediately reported to the 24-hour EAD Hotline on 1800 675 888 or to your local vet.

Keeping poultry safe at bird shows

Bird shows are not allowed within the control area during an outbreak.

Outside this area, bird shows are a great opportunity for breeders and exhibitors to showcase breeds and compete for coveted titles. However, disease can spread because of close contact between birds and handlers from different locations.

Biosecurity measures at bird shows to help prevent the spread of diseases include:

  • Don’t bring any birds to the show if there’s illness in the home flock.
  • Clean and disinfect all bird equipment, cages and containers before and after shows.
  • Judges and handlers should disinfect hands between birds where possible. Exhibitors should only handle their own birds.
  • Ensure you quarantine show birds for 14 days before they’re reintroduced to the home flock.
  • Keep records of bird movements to assist traceback in the event of a disease outbreak.
Contact Us

Rutherglen Annual Agricultural Show Coordinator

  • Kaylene Lumby
  • 02 60 328 044
  • wineagshow@westnet.com.au
Entries

Entries for the 2025 Rutherglen Ag Show are now closed. We would love to see you come along on October 19th, see here for more information.

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Check the full timetable to see what’s on and when, so you can plan your day around the events that matter most, from livestock judging and machinery displays to competitions, entertainment, and family activities.

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