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Poultry<\/h1><\/div>
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Each year, approximately 800 birds are shown by their exhibitors at the Wisconsin State Fair. Our poultry shows include birds from the chicken, turkey, geese, duck, and pigeon families.<\/h3>\n

Poultry are exhibited in the Poultry & Rabbit Palace and can also be found in the Compeer Financial Discovery Barnyard.<\/h3>\n

Read on below to learn more about poultry terminology and the type of competitions they are shown in during their stay.<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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Poultry at the Wisconsin State Fair<\/h2><\/div>
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\"Rooster\"<\/span><\/div>

Quick Chicken & Turkey Facts<\/h4><\/div>
Key Chicken Terminology<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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  • Rooster:<\/strong> an adult male chicken that is at least one year old<\/li>\n
  • Hen:<\/strong> an adult female chicken that is at least one year old<\/li>\n
  • Chick:<\/strong> a newly hatched or very young chicken<\/li>\n
  • Pullet:<\/strong> a young female chicken under one year of age<\/li>\n
  • Cockerel:<\/strong> a young male chicken under one year of age<\/li>\n
  • Broiler:<\/strong> a chicken that is raised specifically for meat production<\/li>\n
  • Bantam:<\/strong> a small chicken that is often a miniature version of a larger breed<\/li>\n
  • Flock:<\/strong> refers to a group of chickens<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
    Key Turkey Terminology<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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    • Tom:<\/strong> an adult male turkey<\/li>\n
    • Hen:<\/strong> an adult female turkey<\/li>\n
    • Poult:<\/strong> a newly hatched or very young turkey<\/li>\n
    • Jake:<\/strong> a young male turkey under one year of age<\/li>\n
    • Jenny:<\/strong> a young female turkey under one year of age<\/li>\n
    • Rafter:<\/strong> refers to a group of turkeys<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
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      Quick Duck, Geese & Pigeon Facts<\/h4><\/div>
      Key Duck Terminology<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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      • Drake:<\/strong> an adult male duck<\/li>\n
      • Hen:<\/strong> an adult female duck<\/li>\n
      • Duckling:<\/strong> a newly hatched or very young duck<\/li>\n
      • Flock:<\/strong> refers to a group of ducks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
        Key Geese Terminology<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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        • Gander:<\/strong> an adult male goose<\/li>\n
        • Goose:<\/strong> an adult female goose<\/li>\n
        • Gosling:<\/strong> a newly hatched or very young goose<\/li>\n
        • Gaggle:<\/strong> refers to a group of geese<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
          Key Pigeon Terminology<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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          • Cock:<\/strong> an adult male pigeon<\/li>\n
          • Hen:<\/strong> an adult female pigeon<\/li>\n
          • Squab or Squeaker:<\/strong> a young pigeon that is 30 days old or younger<\/li>\n
          • Kit: <\/strong>refers to a group of pigeons<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
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