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MAY 5, 2024 - IMPORTANT NEWS - JUNIOR COCHIN CASH PROGRAM
At our April 28th Board of Directors meeting, the Board elected to take the following action regarding our Junior Cochin Cash Program:
COCHINS INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR COCHIN CASH PROGRAM
By Rich Barczewski
Cochins International is proud to have a very active Junior Program which is run by Lacy Michall and recently the board increased funding to provide the necessary funds to keep the program running. One issue that has been a problem for the club is the Cochin Cash program that was originally started and supposed to have been based on items donated to the program; however, for various reasons, that has never come to pass as proposed. The cash was awarded; however, donated items were not acquired to make the program go. Because of this, the board decided to stop awarding Cochin Cash as of June 1, 2024. Additionally, individuals who currently have Cochin Cash will be able to spend their Cochin Cash for up to 50 percent of the cost of any items currently in our Cochin Merchandise Store up until May 31, 2025. Individuals redeeming the Cochin Cash will have to pay the shipping cost and 50% of the list price of the items they purchase, but after May 31, 2025, the program will stop.
It should be noted that the Junior program currently awards a personalized jacket to any member who achieves Master Exhibitor Status. They also are awarded Belt Buckles for Top Exhibitor in Bantam and Large fowl based on the number of points accumulated in the program over the course of a year. Additionally, they are also awarded Best of Breed and Reserve of Breed pins for and BB and RB won at the shows.
We regret having to make this decision, but we will continue to look for ways to enhance and grow our Junior Program. Unfortunately, this specific part of the program has not been functioning as designed.
At our April 28th Board of Directors meeting, the Board elected to take the following action regarding our Junior Cochin Cash Program:
COCHINS INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR COCHIN CASH PROGRAM
By Rich Barczewski
Cochins International is proud to have a very active Junior Program which is run by Lacy Michall and recently the board increased funding to provide the necessary funds to keep the program running. One issue that has been a problem for the club is the Cochin Cash program that was originally started and supposed to have been based on items donated to the program; however, for various reasons, that has never come to pass as proposed. The cash was awarded; however, donated items were not acquired to make the program go. Because of this, the board decided to stop awarding Cochin Cash as of June 1, 2024. Additionally, individuals who currently have Cochin Cash will be able to spend their Cochin Cash for up to 50 percent of the cost of any items currently in our Cochin Merchandise Store up until May 31, 2025. Individuals redeeming the Cochin Cash will have to pay the shipping cost and 50% of the list price of the items they purchase, but after May 31, 2025, the program will stop.
It should be noted that the Junior program currently awards a personalized jacket to any member who achieves Master Exhibitor Status. They also are awarded Belt Buckles for Top Exhibitor in Bantam and Large fowl based on the number of points accumulated in the program over the course of a year. Additionally, they are also awarded Best of Breed and Reserve of Breed pins for and BB and RB won at the shows.
We regret having to make this decision, but we will continue to look for ways to enhance and grow our Junior Program. Unfortunately, this specific part of the program has not been functioning as designed.
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FEBRUARY 27, 2024 - NEW JUNIOR MASTER EXHIBITOR!
I want to send a huge Congratulations to Finley Maupin on achieving his Junior Master Exhibitor Achievement! Finley has worked so hard over the last couple years. He is active in showing his Bantam Cochins, he is starting to show his Large Fowl Cochins and has done amazing in Showmanship. I am so proud of Finley and all his hard work and can not wait to see where he goes from here. ~Lacy Michall, Junior Program Leader |
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DECEMBER 12, 2023 - NEW JUNIOR MASTER EXHIBITOR!
I want to give a huge shout out to Briggs Michall for earning his Junior Master Exhibitor Achievement! Briggs has worked so hard not only showing his Bantam & Large Fowl Cochins but also participating in Showmanship, helping other juniors by giving them birds, breeding & hatching his own cochins, helping out at shows and also completing his YEPA Books. Lets all come together and congratulate Briggs on all his hard work! ~Lacy Michall, Junior Program Leader |
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NOVEMBER 29, 2023 - NEW JUNIOR MASTER EXHIBITOR!
I want to send out a huge Congratulations to Quinn Feazell! She has completed her Junior Master Exhibitor Achievement! Quinn started our Junior program this year and has done absolutely amazing. She has had some big wins exhibiting her Bantam and Large Fowl Cochins. Quinn also has participated in Showmanship, Found a Mentor to help her and has helped out at shows to earn her some Service Points. Let's all come together and Congratulate Quinn on her amazing achievement! Also, lots of praise for her dad Adam Feazell for working so hard on learning how to fill out the show reports and teaching Quinn and always getting me the reports so fast. This achievement is always a Family Affair ~Lacy Michall, Junior Program Leader |
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NOVEMBER 16, 2023 - NEW JUNIOR MASTER EXHIBITOR!
A HUGE Congratulations goes to Claire Skirvin on becoming the newest Junior member to reach her Junior Master Exhibitor Achievement! Claire has worked so hard these last few years to earn this achievement and I am incredibly proud of her. She has earned the 3500 required points in not only exhibiting her Bantam & Large Fowl Cochins but also by participating in Showmanship and by breeding and hatching out her own Cochins. Another amazing thing about Claire is she has earned 2000 points in just Showmanship! That is the most out of any of our Junior Members. Let’s come together and congratulate Claire on all her success in the Junior Program!
~Lacy Michall, Junior Program Leader
A HUGE Congratulations goes to Claire Skirvin on becoming the newest Junior member to reach her Junior Master Exhibitor Achievement! Claire has worked so hard these last few years to earn this achievement and I am incredibly proud of her. She has earned the 3500 required points in not only exhibiting her Bantam & Large Fowl Cochins but also by participating in Showmanship and by breeding and hatching out her own Cochins. Another amazing thing about Claire is she has earned 2000 points in just Showmanship! That is the most out of any of our Junior Members. Let’s come together and congratulate Claire on all her success in the Junior Program!
~Lacy Michall, Junior Program Leader
JANUARY 15, 2022 - UPDATES TO JUNIOR PROGRAMS & WEBSITE PAGES
Lacy Michall has hit the ground running, and has been working very hard to embrace her new position as our Junior Program Chair, and has also added a new award to the Junior Programs – Junior of the Year.
We have been working these past couple of days to update the Junior Pages on the website – I hope you will take a look at them. We still plan to add more photos to the title page in the near future. We have also gone through and updated all the Junior reporting forms.
Lacy Michall has hit the ground running, and has been working very hard to embrace her new position as our Junior Program Chair, and has also added a new award to the Junior Programs – Junior of the Year.
We have been working these past couple of days to update the Junior Pages on the website – I hope you will take a look at them. We still plan to add more photos to the title page in the near future. We have also gone through and updated all the Junior reporting forms.
JANUARY 1, 2022 - ANNOUNCING NEW JUNIOR PROGRAM CHAIR
We wish Ross Treffert all the best in his future endeavors as he retires after many years as Junior Program Chair.
Please welcome Lacy Michall as our new Junior Program Chair!
Lacy Michall
5000 County Road 46
Johnstown, CO 80534
970-420-8509
[email protected]
We wish Ross Treffert all the best in his future endeavors as he retires after many years as Junior Program Chair.
Please welcome Lacy Michall as our new Junior Program Chair!
Lacy Michall
5000 County Road 46
Johnstown, CO 80534
970-420-8509
[email protected]
January 1, 2020 - NEW COCHIN CASH JUNIOR AWARDS PROGRAM!
Cochin Cash program is here!!!!
I’m really excited for the coming year with our junior program. I am working with sponsors for big rewards with our new program. It’s been quite the time and work to get this up and running. But it’s here and I hope you all are as excited as I am.
Starting January 1st, 2020 Junior members can begin to earn Cochin Cash for achieving Best and Reserve of Variety as well as Best and Reserve of Breed. Every win will be recorded with the junior program director within 30 days of the show using the form provided on the junior section of the website or by submitting the coop cards by mail or email. This new Cochin Cash program will NOT replace the current pin program we have in place.
As always, I’m always available to answer questions via a phone call or email.
COCHIN CASH PROGRAM - JUNIOR AWARDS PROGRAM
Objective:
The objective of this new program is to not only incentivize juniors and accelerate junior exhibitor numbers, but to also promote Junior exhibition excellence.
Definitions:
For the purpose of this program, “Juniors” are defined as a member of Cochins International under the age of 18 years old, with a JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP or part of family membership. To qualify for the program the junior must be on their own junior membership or a junior listed on a family membership but can be shown in open or junior show to earn Cochin Cash.
For the purpose of this program, “Meets” are defined as any APA/ABA sanctioned show.
For the purposes of this program, “Cochin Cash” is defined as coupons awarded for designated placings at meets, and are redeemable only in the Junior Store on the Cochins International Website and hold no cash value.
For the purposes of this program, “Junior Store” will be placed on the club website, and items in the store will only be available for redemption with Cochin Cash.
Program:
1.) To earn Cochin Cash the junior must Place; Reserve of Variety, Best of Variety, Reserve of Breed or Best of Breed with a recognized variety of Bantam of Large Fowl Cochin with a Minimum of 5 birds in the Class.
2.) Copies of coop tags must be provided to Junior Program Chair, by either mail or email. Name, Date, Show, and city of meet must also accompany the coop tags on the “COCHIN CASH SHOW REPORT” form provided here.
3.) Cochin Cash will be paid out and mailed as follows:
Best of Breed- $5.00 + Gold Pin (From Current Pin Program)
Reserve of breed- $4.00 + Silver Pin (From Current Pin Program)
Best of Variety- $2.00
Reserve of Variety- $1.00
4.) Original Cochin Cash coupons must be submitted with Merchandise order from the junior store. Coupons Must cover the cost of merchandise as well as the cost of shipping.
5.) If Cochin Cash coupons redeemed exceed the amount of order, coupons will be returned with the difference in amounts to the nearest dollar.
*This program does not replace the Cochins International Pin Program. It is a separate and independent program.
Program is subject to change within 30-day notice of newsletter per Junior Program Director or B.O.D.
Cochin Cash program is here!!!!
I’m really excited for the coming year with our junior program. I am working with sponsors for big rewards with our new program. It’s been quite the time and work to get this up and running. But it’s here and I hope you all are as excited as I am.
Starting January 1st, 2020 Junior members can begin to earn Cochin Cash for achieving Best and Reserve of Variety as well as Best and Reserve of Breed. Every win will be recorded with the junior program director within 30 days of the show using the form provided on the junior section of the website or by submitting the coop cards by mail or email. This new Cochin Cash program will NOT replace the current pin program we have in place.
As always, I’m always available to answer questions via a phone call or email.
COCHIN CASH PROGRAM - JUNIOR AWARDS PROGRAM
Objective:
The objective of this new program is to not only incentivize juniors and accelerate junior exhibitor numbers, but to also promote Junior exhibition excellence.
Definitions:
For the purpose of this program, “Juniors” are defined as a member of Cochins International under the age of 18 years old, with a JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP or part of family membership. To qualify for the program the junior must be on their own junior membership or a junior listed on a family membership but can be shown in open or junior show to earn Cochin Cash.
For the purpose of this program, “Meets” are defined as any APA/ABA sanctioned show.
For the purposes of this program, “Cochin Cash” is defined as coupons awarded for designated placings at meets, and are redeemable only in the Junior Store on the Cochins International Website and hold no cash value.
For the purposes of this program, “Junior Store” will be placed on the club website, and items in the store will only be available for redemption with Cochin Cash.
Program:
1.) To earn Cochin Cash the junior must Place; Reserve of Variety, Best of Variety, Reserve of Breed or Best of Breed with a recognized variety of Bantam of Large Fowl Cochin with a Minimum of 5 birds in the Class.
2.) Copies of coop tags must be provided to Junior Program Chair, by either mail or email. Name, Date, Show, and city of meet must also accompany the coop tags on the “COCHIN CASH SHOW REPORT” form provided here.
3.) Cochin Cash will be paid out and mailed as follows:
Best of Breed- $5.00 + Gold Pin (From Current Pin Program)
Reserve of breed- $4.00 + Silver Pin (From Current Pin Program)
Best of Variety- $2.00
Reserve of Variety- $1.00
4.) Original Cochin Cash coupons must be submitted with Merchandise order from the junior store. Coupons Must cover the cost of merchandise as well as the cost of shipping.
5.) If Cochin Cash coupons redeemed exceed the amount of order, coupons will be returned with the difference in amounts to the nearest dollar.
*This program does not replace the Cochins International Pin Program. It is a separate and independent program.
Program is subject to change within 30-day notice of newsletter per Junior Program Director or B.O.D.
QUICK LINKS:
A) Cochins International Junior Program Description - Revised February
B) Breeding & Hatching Form C) Show Points Report
D) Showmanship Form E) Service Form F) Adult Mentor Form
A) Cochins International Junior Program Description - Revised February
B) Breeding & Hatching Form C) Show Points Report
D) Showmanship Form E) Service Form F) Adult Mentor Form
Attention Juniors! Cochins International has greatly expanded our Junior Master Exhibitor Program in 2015!! The Junior Master Exhibitor Program is an achievement program open to youth from ages 5-18 who are members of Cochins International. Our club wishes for this program to serve as an incentive for juniors to learn more about the proper care, breeding and exhibition of both bantam and large fowl cochins.
Points to achieve Junior Master Exhibitor status may be earned in a variety of ways. First, Cochins International is in partnership with the Youth Exhibition Poultry Association; therefore, points may be earned from joining YEPA, completing the YEPA Coop-Tender Book, and participating in youth showmanship at poultry shows. Please see the YEPA website at www.youthexhibitionpoultry.org for more information on becoming a member of YEPA, participating in showmanship, and other educational opportunities. Next, juniors may earn points by exhibiting cochins in an APA/ ABA Sanctioned Junior Poultry show, obtaining help from an adult mentor, or completing a poultry-related service project. Junior Master Exhibitor Status is earned when a junior member earns 3,500 points and there are no time limits for completion. Completion of the Breeding and Hatching Form is also required.
In addition to the new Junior Master Exhibitor Program, Junior members of Cochins International may earn achievement pins for Best of Breed or Reserve of Breed wins with their cochins in either an Open or Junior APA/ABA sanctioned show. These pins look great on the lapel of a showmanship coat, show apron, or hat! Also, beginning in the Spring of 2016, a scholarship award program for graduating high school seniors who plan to attend college in the fall or CI members who are currently enrolled in college will be offered. Watch for more details to come in future newsletters or on the CI website.
For complete details about the new Cochin International Junior Program or membership information, please visit the Cochins International website www.CochinsInt.com. Questions may also be directed to Ross Treffert, Junior Program Chair, at [email protected].
Points to achieve Junior Master Exhibitor status may be earned in a variety of ways. First, Cochins International is in partnership with the Youth Exhibition Poultry Association; therefore, points may be earned from joining YEPA, completing the YEPA Coop-Tender Book, and participating in youth showmanship at poultry shows. Please see the YEPA website at www.youthexhibitionpoultry.org for more information on becoming a member of YEPA, participating in showmanship, and other educational opportunities. Next, juniors may earn points by exhibiting cochins in an APA/ ABA Sanctioned Junior Poultry show, obtaining help from an adult mentor, or completing a poultry-related service project. Junior Master Exhibitor Status is earned when a junior member earns 3,500 points and there are no time limits for completion. Completion of the Breeding and Hatching Form is also required.
In addition to the new Junior Master Exhibitor Program, Junior members of Cochins International may earn achievement pins for Best of Breed or Reserve of Breed wins with their cochins in either an Open or Junior APA/ABA sanctioned show. These pins look great on the lapel of a showmanship coat, show apron, or hat! Also, beginning in the Spring of 2016, a scholarship award program for graduating high school seniors who plan to attend college in the fall or CI members who are currently enrolled in college will be offered. Watch for more details to come in future newsletters or on the CI website.
For complete details about the new Cochin International Junior Program or membership information, please visit the Cochins International website www.CochinsInt.com. Questions may also be directed to Ross Treffert, Junior Program Chair, at [email protected].
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December 16, 2018 - Announcing New Junior Program Chair
We wish Teri Frye all the best in her future endeavors as she retires after many years as Junior Program Chair.
Please welcome Ross Treffert as our new Junior Program Chair!
Ross Treffert
5133 Ridge Road
Cortland, OH 44410
Phone: 330-397-6385
Email: [email protected]
We wish Teri Frye all the best in her future endeavors as she retires after many years as Junior Program Chair.
Please welcome Ross Treffert as our new Junior Program Chair!
Ross Treffert
5133 Ridge Road
Cortland, OH 44410
Phone: 330-397-6385
Email: [email protected]
May, 2018 - Announcing Hatching Contest for Juniors!!
Click Here for 2018 Hatching Contest Summary
August 2, 2015 - Eastern National T-Shirt Contest to Support Junior Scholarship Program!
The Eastern National is right around the corner and we would like to
commemorate the occasion with a t-shirt designed by one of our junior members. All proceeds raised
by the shirt sales will go towards the Junior Scholarship Fund.
Rules:
1. The design must be an original design by a current Cochins Interna-
tional Junior member in good standing.
2. The shirt must contain the following information:
• Cochins International 2015 Eastern National
• Eastern New York State Poultry Association
• 52nd Annual Fall Show
• September 27th, 2015
• Cobleskill, New York
3. The design must be black and white ( remember you can use the front
and back, like a concert t-shirt)
4. The design must be received by August 28th.
5. The winning design will be chosen by the board of directors.
6. The winning designer will receive a free t-shirt.
Please email designs to
[email protected] Or you can mail them to:
Becky Salinger
1568 ST Rt 45
Austinburg, Ohio 44010
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April, 2015 - What book could possibly be holding 5 yr-old Tessa Young's interest so much that Mom Ivy has already had to buy her a second one?
Is she studying to be a breeder? An exhibitor? Maybe Judging is in her future! You know our future is in good hands when those hands have a firm hold on The Standard! |
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April, 2015 - Congratulations to Junior Mason McCollough for his win at the Southern Indiana Poultry Show held in Bloomington this month! Mason's Black Bantam cock took BV, BB, and then went on to win Champion Featherleg! |
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October, 2014 - Congratulations to Junior Edison Cigany for his wins at the Southern Ohio Poultry Association Show held in Lucasville, Ohio this month! Edison took Reserve Feather Leg with his Black Pullet, and Reserve of Breed with his Mottled Hen. |
May, 2014 - We want to congratulate Jodi Frye for her OPEN CLASS win at the Southern Ohio Poultry Association Show, held at Lucasville, OH. Jodi's Large Fowl Black Hen took both Best of Variety and Best of Breed honors! Well done, Jodi!
December, 2013 - Congratulations to Junior Winners Nolan Sullivan and Kayla Pinnick at the White River Poultry Club Show in Spencer, IN, this past August. Nolan won BV, BB and Ch. Feather Legged with his Bantam Mottled. Kayla won RB and RV Feather Legged with her Bantam Mottled.
October 27, 2013 - Junior Awards at the Cochins International Eastern National
Cochins International Eastern National Junior Awards
The Juniors will not be forgotten!
Ceramic plates for BB LF and Bantam are donated by the club
Best Breed LF and Bantam- Wooden show/transport boxes, donated by Joe Mazur
BB LF and B- $10 - Becky Salinger
RB LF and B- $5- Becky Salinger
BV- Handmade Ceramic awards made by Kimberly Nance
Best buff- bantam-$10- Donna Lamb
Best bantam frizzle- $10 Jennifer Binns Morales.
Best Barred LF $10 Diane Delaney
Best barred Bantam -$10 Diane Delaney
Joanie Fullerton has donated $50 to be distributed to BV's present.
A huge thanks to the supporters of the juniors- they are the future of our fancy!
If anyone would like to sponsor more youth awards let me know.
Thanks! Becky Salinger
October, 2013 - Attached are photos of my daughter, Krissy Busby's, wins the last two weekends at shows in Alabama. Under 5 judges, she and her bantam white frizzled Cochin pullet, Ruffles, never went less than Champion Featherleg and won Junior Show Champion twice! Here are pictures of her. I am very proud of her. She and I joined Cochins International last October but she just started showing this month. It took a special bird, bred by Judy Gantt, to get her fully interested. She adores her bird. At her first show in Boaz, October 12th, she took Champion Featherleg under the first judge and then went Junior Show Champion under the second judge. Krissy was ecstatic! Last weekend we showed at the AL Bantam Club triple points show. I warned Krissy that winning the entire show her first time out might be a tough act to follow, but follow it she did! The judges commented both times not only on the quality of the bird, but how well groomed and clean she was. Krissy did ALL her show prep. She and Ruffles managed to win Junior Show Champion two weekends in a row! Krissy really wants to put her pin on her new lab coat and start working through the Showmanship program in the APA/ABA Junior club (she joined that last year, too). We will have Ruffles in Knoxville, along with her sister and two smooth white Cochin boys (one from Judy and one generously given to Krissy by Linda Merrill). Thanks for allowing me to share! NOTHING compares to seeing my daughter and her little fluffy pullet do so well in the junior shows. ~Submitted by proud Mom Deb Sims
Cochins International Eastern National Junior Awards
The Juniors will not be forgotten!
Ceramic plates for BB LF and Bantam are donated by the club
Best Breed LF and Bantam- Wooden show/transport boxes, donated by Joe Mazur
BB LF and B- $10 - Becky Salinger
RB LF and B- $5- Becky Salinger
BV- Handmade Ceramic awards made by Kimberly Nance
Best buff- bantam-$10- Donna Lamb
Best bantam frizzle- $10 Jennifer Binns Morales.
Best Barred LF $10 Diane Delaney
Best barred Bantam -$10 Diane Delaney
Joanie Fullerton has donated $50 to be distributed to BV's present.
A huge thanks to the supporters of the juniors- they are the future of our fancy!
If anyone would like to sponsor more youth awards let me know.
Thanks! Becky Salinger
October, 2013 - Attached are photos of my daughter, Krissy Busby's, wins the last two weekends at shows in Alabama. Under 5 judges, she and her bantam white frizzled Cochin pullet, Ruffles, never went less than Champion Featherleg and won Junior Show Champion twice! Here are pictures of her. I am very proud of her. She and I joined Cochins International last October but she just started showing this month. It took a special bird, bred by Judy Gantt, to get her fully interested. She adores her bird. At her first show in Boaz, October 12th, she took Champion Featherleg under the first judge and then went Junior Show Champion under the second judge. Krissy was ecstatic! Last weekend we showed at the AL Bantam Club triple points show. I warned Krissy that winning the entire show her first time out might be a tough act to follow, but follow it she did! The judges commented both times not only on the quality of the bird, but how well groomed and clean she was. Krissy did ALL her show prep. She and Ruffles managed to win Junior Show Champion two weekends in a row! Krissy really wants to put her pin on her new lab coat and start working through the Showmanship program in the APA/ABA Junior club (she joined that last year, too). We will have Ruffles in Knoxville, along with her sister and two smooth white Cochin boys (one from Judy and one generously given to Krissy by Linda Merrill). Thanks for allowing me to share! NOTHING compares to seeing my daughter and her little fluffy pullet do so well in the junior shows. ~Submitted by proud Mom Deb Sims
October, 2013 - Junior Photos from the Rochester Poultry Assn. Show in Mumford, NY:
September, 2013 - Junior Photos from the Eastern New York Poultry Assn. Show in Cobleskill, NY:
September, 2013 - Junior Photos from the Twin Tier Poultry Show in Bath, NY:
September, 2013 - Sean Kennedy makes local news with his win: http://auburnpub.com/lifestyles/first-place-fowl-locke--year-old-wins-ribbons-for/article_d09fc3bf-a17a-5d95-87d7-ee4bdca9ea1a.html
And now he's made the Cochins International Junior News!
And now he's made the Cochins International Junior News!
September, 2013 - Lori Selucky and
her Buff Cockerel “Buffers”! She also received Res.
Best of breed on her Black Cochin Pullet. She won these at the Illini Poultry
Club Show.
Lori
Selucky is 11 years old and has been showing Cochins both standard and
bantams for 5 years now!
September, 2013 - Justin Day won Reserve Junior Bantam at the Union Fair in Union, Maine (an ABA sanctioned event)with his buff bantam cochin pullet. Justin obtained his birds from Bob Hawes. Attached is a photo of Justin and his pullet. Justin just turned 7 years old and has been showing cochins for a year.
May, 2013 - CI Announces New Youth Breeder Development Program!
Cochins International understands that the youth are the future of the fancy, and would like to help young breeders get off to a good start. The CI Youth Development Program will provide breeder quality birds to youth that demonstrate a desire to start or further their breeding programs of large fowl or bantam cochins. Interested youth need to apply for a breeding pair using the following rules and guidelines.
Application, Rules & Requirements
To Apply for a Cochin Breeding Pair:
1. Youth applicants need to be between 9 and 18 years old.
2. Submit an application postmarked by July 31, 2013 that includes:
• An essay which introduces you, and your experience with animals;
• Your essay should explain your interest in bantam or large fowl cochins, and the top three varieties you are interested in (they must be a recognized variety according to APA or ABA standards).
• Answer the question: "Why I would like to raise cochins."
• The total essay should be no more than 2 pages in length.
• The application must include address, phone and if available, email address.
• Each applicant must include a letter of permission from their parent and at least one letter of recommendation from one of the following, 4-H advisor, FFA advisor, veterinarian, teacher or clergy.
• Applications from interested youth must be postmarked by July 31st, 2013.Please send applications to: Becky Salinger 1568 St Route 45, Austinburg, Ohio 44010.
Applicants selected to receive a breeding pair will be notified of their selection by August 31, 2013.
• If selected, you must arrange pick up of your birds with the breeder. This may be done at a show, if shipping is required the youth may be responsible for all or part of the shipping costs
• Youth are encouraged to keep in contact with their breeder mentor throughout the year.
• You must agree to exhibit your Cochin pair at least twice by August 31st, 2014 at a county fair or poultry show.
• You must agree to breed your pair of cochins and give away at least one bird to another youth interested in showing.
Every effort will be made to match youth with birds, if demand exceeds supply, the selection committees decision will be final. Youth may re-apply the next year if they are not matched with a pair.
• You must submit a one to two-page report, with pictures, to the donor breeder by August 31st, 2014 and submit a copy to Becky Salinger to be used in the Cochin International Newsletter. Youth will receive the ABA/APA Cochin Coop Tender book as well and should use that to help guide them.
If you have further questions you may contact Becky Salinger at 216-210-8869.
Application, Rules & Requirements
To Apply for a Cochin Breeding Pair:
1. Youth applicants need to be between 9 and 18 years old.
2. Submit an application postmarked by July 31, 2013 that includes:
• An essay which introduces you, and your experience with animals;
• Your essay should explain your interest in bantam or large fowl cochins, and the top three varieties you are interested in (they must be a recognized variety according to APA or ABA standards).
• Answer the question: "Why I would like to raise cochins."
• The total essay should be no more than 2 pages in length.
• The application must include address, phone and if available, email address.
• Each applicant must include a letter of permission from their parent and at least one letter of recommendation from one of the following, 4-H advisor, FFA advisor, veterinarian, teacher or clergy.
• Applications from interested youth must be postmarked by July 31st, 2013.Please send applications to: Becky Salinger 1568 St Route 45, Austinburg, Ohio 44010.
Applicants selected to receive a breeding pair will be notified of their selection by August 31, 2013.
• If selected, you must arrange pick up of your birds with the breeder. This may be done at a show, if shipping is required the youth may be responsible for all or part of the shipping costs
• Youth are encouraged to keep in contact with their breeder mentor throughout the year.
• You must agree to exhibit your Cochin pair at least twice by August 31st, 2014 at a county fair or poultry show.
• You must agree to breed your pair of cochins and give away at least one bird to another youth interested in showing.
Every effort will be made to match youth with birds, if demand exceeds supply, the selection committees decision will be final. Youth may re-apply the next year if they are not matched with a pair.
• You must submit a one to two-page report, with pictures, to the donor breeder by August 31st, 2014 and submit a copy to Becky Salinger to be used in the Cochin International Newsletter. Youth will receive the ABA/APA Cochin Coop Tender book as well and should use that to help guide them.
If you have further questions you may contact Becky Salinger at 216-210-8869.
This beautiful pullet belongs to 5-year old Junior Exhibitor Brooke Morales. Brooke won Best Junior with her white frizzle at the Pacific Poultry Breeders Assn. meet held in Stockton, CA in January, 2013. As a new member of Cochins International, this is Brooke's first year showing! The PPBA show was host to the Cochins International 2013 Western National Meet. Congratulations Brooke! We look forward to seeing you in the show aisles for years to come.
January 8, 2013 - Exciting News Release for All Juniors! Cochins International Youth Program Leader Becky Salinger announces Special Lapel Pin Awards for Juniors, and provides information on how you can participate in the Cochins International and APA/ABA Joint A.C.E. Program.
Read her Newsletter here: Cochins International Youth Update
The APA/ABA Poultry ACE Program:
A stands for Activities . . . C stands for Competition . . . E stands for
Education
Read her Newsletter here: Cochins International Youth Update
The APA/ABA Poultry ACE Program:
A stands for Activities . . . C stands for Competition . . . E stands for
Education
Junior Showman Edison Cigany with his winning Mottled Hen at the 2012 Twin Tier Poultry Show in Bath, NY this fall. His hen took Reserve Featherleg. Congratulations (Again!) to Edison!
Congratulations to Junior Exhibitor Edison Cigany! At the 2012 CI Eastern National Meet, Edison won Junior Champion Cochin, and then went on to win Overall Junior Champion Bantam. The meet was hosted by the Maryland State Poultry Association Show, held November 3-4, 2012.
Congratulations (Again!) to Junior Showman Danny Mikel-Royce! For the 2nd year in a row, Danny captured the Overall Champion Large Fowl in the Junior Show at the Four Corners Poultry Assn. Show with his Black LF Cochin hen. The show was held in Farmington, NM November 3, 2012.
Xander does it again! Congratulations, again(!), go to Junior Exhibitor Alexander Scales - this time for his Champion Junior win at the North Iowa Fair, held July 14, 2012. But the highlight of his day was the hands-on training he received from Master Mark Peterson! Mark held a showmanship seminar for all the 4H Juniors at the show. So as we congratulate the Xman, we also give a huge thank you to Mark - giving back to the fancy by paying it forward to our Juniors.
We congratulate Junior Exhibitors Paige Collins and Daniel Warner, both winners at the CI Western National, held in April, 2012 at the Missouri State Poultry Association Show in Sedalia, MO.
Paige was Junior Champion with her Black Bantam Cockerel.
Daniel (pictured) was Junior Reserve Champion with his Black Bantam Pullet.
Paige was Junior Champion with her Black Bantam Cockerel.
Daniel (pictured) was Junior Reserve Champion with his Black Bantam Pullet.
Congratulations to Junior Exhibitor Audrey Anders for winning Champion Asiatic in the Junior Show at the Missouri State Poultry Association Show April 21st, 2012. Audrey, pictured here with her winning Buff Cochin Hen, is 9 years of age.
The MSPA show was the host this year to the Cochins International Western National Meet.
>Submitted by Travis Anders.
The MSPA show was the host this year to the Cochins International Western National Meet.
>Submitted by Travis Anders.
We congratulate Junior Exhibitor Malory Davis on her win at the West Central Ohio Poultry Club show held March 3rd & 4th, 2012, in Wapakoneta, OH.
Malory was Youth Champion with her Black Pullet, which won BB.
>Submitted by Linda Tobia
Malory was Youth Champion with her Black Pullet, which won BB.
>Submitted by Linda Tobia
Congratulations to Junior Exhibitor Kendra Coonradt! At her local 4-H in March, 2012, Kendra's rooster won Reserve in the Featherleg Class, and the pullet won Best in the Featherleg Class and Reserve Best in Show!
Kendra also won Best in Class in the Junior Division with the pullet at the Lake City Sunshine Classic in January, 2012.
Kendra says the pullet (purchased from Judy Gantt) is her FAVORITE chicken.
>Submitted by Judy Gantt
Kendra also won Best in Class in the Junior Division with the pullet at the Lake City Sunshine Classic in January, 2012.
Kendra says the pullet (purchased from Judy Gantt) is her FAVORITE chicken.
>Submitted by Judy Gantt
Congratulations to Junior Exhibitor Danny Mikel-Royce! Danny showed his beautiful LF Black Cochin hen at the Four Corners Poultry Association Show, held in Farmington, NM in November, 2011.
Danny's hen won BV, BB, Champion Asiatic, and then went on to win the Overall Champion Large Fowl in the Junior Show.
>Submitted by proud Mom Clare Mikel.
Danny's hen won BV, BB, Champion Asiatic, and then went on to win the Overall Champion Large Fowl in the Junior Show.
>Submitted by proud Mom Clare Mikel.
We Congratulate Junior Exhibitor Alexander Scales! At the CI 2011 Western National held at the Eastern Iown Poultry Assn. Show in November, 2011, 'Xander' won BB BV with a Black Pullet, and RB RV with a Black Cockerel.
>Submitted by Craig Hansen (the proud Granddad!)
>Submitted by Craig Hansen (the proud Granddad!)