GENERAL NOTES

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 684, 8 June 1929, Page 30

GENERAL NOTES

The following are the results of the Taranaki egg-laying competition, up to and including the eighth week: M. Scanlon’s hen is still leading in the White Leghorn section, followed by J. A. Mackay’s hen; Gibbons Bros.’ hen has, however, had to give way to J. Magill’s and C. W. Taplin’s hens, which tie for third place. In the Rhode Island Red section A. J. Lacey’s No. 1 hen, although she has laid only four eggs for the week, is one egg ahead of the same breeder’s No. 4 hen. Gibbons Bros.’ No. 1 Golden Wyandotte laid 5 eggs for the week. In the Black Orpington section, D. M. Waddell's hen has again laid the possible, her total score being 55 eggs. She has missed laying only on one day since the commencement of the competition. Gibbons Bros.’ No. 1 White Wyandotte, by laying 6 eggs for the week, maintained her position as leader of that section. H. Kirkwood’s hen is leading in the Light Sussex section.

Gibbons Bros.’ Langshan hen has evidently settled down to work, as she laid 7 eggs for the week. With the exception of F. W. Walker's No. 2 hen, Brown Leghorns are still doing badly. White Rocks, like White Runner ducks, have not, as yet. made a start. 11l the Fawn and White Runner section V. L. Gane’s duck is still leading, J. Magill’s and D. Riley's ducks tying for second place. In the A.O.V. ducks, J. W. Garrick’s Khaki Campbell again laid the possible. In the Light Breeds Three-bird Team Test, R. Cannon's team of White Leghorns laid 17 eggs for the week. In the Heavy-breed Team section, A. J. Lacey’s Rhode Island Reds are leading Gibbons Bros.’ White AVyandottes by one egg. Entries for the Onehunga Club’s annual show close this week-end. This event is one of the most popular in the Auckland district, and is always assured of a good entry with a large gathering of fanciers at the show. In addition to North Island championships for Rhode Island Reds (fancy) and Wyandottes, one colour (fancy), which are being competed for at Onehunga, the club is offering a lai-ge collection of cups, trophies and gold medals. Mr. Fred Skinner, the popular Wyandotte fancier, is the club’s secretary. The judges in the poultry are:- — Fancy section, Messrs. I. Ball, W. Horne. Utility section, Messrs. R. J. Roberts and E. M. Tapp. * * * T have received an advance copy of the Franklin Poultry Club’s Annual Show programme which will be held in Messrs. BUckland and Sons’ Horse Bazaar, Pukekohe. This society, for various reasons, did not hold a show last year, but If the schedule Is any Indication of this year’s event the lost ground will be more than made up. Practically all classes of poultry and pigeons are being catered for, also classes for school children under 18. In addition to the usual class prizes and specials, several valuable challenge cups, in both fancy and utility sections, are being offered for competition. The venue of the show is an admirable one, and fanciers .need have no fear as to the welfare of their birds. Mr. J. Nixon, Auckland, will make the awards.

The Pukekohe Society has, this year, added classes for eggs most suitable for export. This is a step in the right direction and should receive the support of commercial poultry farmers who are intei’ested in export. Pukekohe’s example is one which might well be commended to other societies.