The full guidelines under with the club operates are contained within our Constitution (available for download below). We have provided the most important points, such as the Code of Conduct, Membership Provisions, Showing Rules and Aims and Objectives.
DEFINITION OF A RARE BREED
(a) A “breed” is considered to be an established group of fowls, related by breeding, possessing a distinctive “type” and feathering.
(b) “Type” refers to the general shape and form common to all members of a breed resulting from breeding to an ideal shape and size as set forth in the Australian Poultry Standards or other recognised standards.
(c) “Variety” is a sub-division of a breed, distinguished by its distinctive colour or markings.
(d) Any poultry breed which has fewer than 500 breeding females within Australia is considered rare.
(e) The Club will maintain a list of poultry breeds and varieties considered rare in Tasmania.
RARE BREEDS LIST GUIDELINES
In determining the schedule of breeds the subcommittee will take into account;
(a) Which breeds are common in Tasmania, either by census conducted periodically, or by virtue of the numbers of birds being shown in Tasmania and the known numbers of active breeders in Tasmania.
(b) Rare breeds lists produced by other State bodies.
(c) Any National census of rare breeds.
(12) In determining what constitutes a recognised breed or variety the rare breeds subcommittee will recognise breeds or varieties;
(a) Listed in the Australian Poultry Standards,
(b) Listed in the British Poultry Standards,
(c) Listed in the American Poultry Standards,
(d) Generally accepted as a breed or variety in Tasmania, Australia, or overseas country.
e) Old breeds, re-created breeds, and new breeds where these meet the commonly accepted rule of breeding six generations true to type.
(13) The rare breeds subcommittee will consider the following classes of poultry for listing in the Rare breeds Schedule;
(a) Bantam fowls, both hard feather and soft feather;
(b) Large fowls, both hard feather and soft feather;
(c) Waterfowl (ducks and geese);
(d) Turkeys.
ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES
The following additional guidelines apply
No alcohol is permitted within the Devonport Showgrounds under any circumstances (per Devonport Show Society by-laws)
No smoking is permitted within 10 metres of the Devonport or Hobart Poultry Pavillions (OHS by-law)
- To promote rare breeds of poultry to the general public and to encourage those that keep poultry to consider keeping pure bred rare breeds.
- To increase the number of rare breeds exhibited at poultry shows through the sponsorship of rare breed classes and provision of trophies and awards.
- To increase the number of junior fanciers exhibiting rare breeds at poultry shows through the sponsorship of junior trophies and awards for rare breeds.
- To increase interest in rare breeds and discussion among existing poultry breeders by distributing a regular newsletter to interested poultry clubs, members and other organisations.
- To make rare breeds easier to obtain by maintaining a registry of birds wanted and for sale through a designated exchange steward.
- To assist in maintaining the genetic diversity of domestic poultry for future generations
- To provide a pathway for new and existing rare breeds to be recognised in the Australian Poultry Standards.
FULL CLUB CONSTITUTION
Constitution Tasmanian Rare Breeds Poultry Club.pdf (203,5 kB)