Feathers Fly at Iowa State Fair Pigeon Competition

DES MOINES, IA (08/28/2017) (readMedia)-- Exhibitors from across the state brought their finest birds to the Pigeon contest judged Tuesday, August 15 at the 2017 Iowa State Fair. Pigeons were judged by the comparison method using the National Pigeon Association Standard, and rare breeds were judged using the European Method.

Complete results below:

Chinese Owl Old Hen White

1) Combs Loft, Des Moines

2) Combs Loft, Des Moines

3) Combs Loft, Des Moines

Chinese Owl Old Hen Splash

1) Brett St. John, Waukee

2) Brett St. John, Waukee

Chinese Owl Old Hen Grizzle

1) Brett St. John, Waukee

2) Brett St. John, Waukee

Chinese Owl Old Cock White

1) Combs Loft, Des Moines

2) Combs Loft, Des Moines

Chinese Owl Old Cock Grizzle

1) Brett St. John, Waukee

2) Brett St. John, Waukee

3) Brett St. John, Waukee

Giant Runt Old Hen White

1) Brett St. John, Waukee

2) Brett St. John, Waukee

Giant Runt Old Hen Splash

1) Brett St. John, Waukee

1) Brett St. John, Waukee

Giant Runt Old Cock Splash

1) Brett St. John, Waukee

Giant Runt Old Cock White

1) Brett St. John, Waukee

Giant Runt Old Cock Black

1) Dave Foelske, Tripoli

Giant Runt Old Cock Red

1) Bambi Murray, Carlisle

Giant Runt Old Cock Gray

1) Bambi Murray, Carlisle

1) Bambi Murray, Carlisle

French Mondain Old Hen

1) Dave Foelske, Tripoli

French Mondain Old Cock

1) Dave Foelske, Tripoli

2) Dave Foelske, Tripoli

Texan Pioneer Old Hen

1) Richard Whaley, Mingo

2) Richard Whaley, Mingo

Texan Pioneer Old Cock

1) Richard Whaley, Mingo

2) Richard Whaley, Mingo

Komorner Tumbler Old Hen Silver Bar

1) Ray Perez, West Des Moines

2) Ray Perez, West Des Moines

Komorner Tumbler Old Hen w/ Bar

1) Ray Perez, West Des Moines

Komorner Tumbler Old Hen Cream Bar

1) Ray Perez, West Des Moines

2) Ray Perez, West Des Moines

Komorner Tumbler Old Hen And.

1) Ray Perez, West Des Moines

Komorner Tumbler Old Hen Blue Grizzle

1) Ray Perez, West Des Moines

Komorner Tumbler Old Hen Blue Bar

1) Ray Perez, West Des Moines

Komorner Tumbler Old Hen Kakie Bar

1) Ray Perez, West Des Moines

Komorner Tumbler Old Hen Blue Check

1) Ray Perez, West Des Moines

Komorner Tumbler Old Hen AOC

1) Dave Foelske, Tripoli

Komorner Tumbler Old Hen Black

1) Dave Foelske, Tripoli

Komorner Tumbler Old Cock Crème Bar

1) Dave Foelske, Tripoli

Komorner Tumbler Old Cock w/Bar

1) Ray Perez, West Des Moines

Komorner Tumbler Old Cock Cream CK.

1) Ray Perez, West Des Moines

1) Ray Perez, West Des Moines

Komorner Tumbler Old Cock Indigo Bar

1) Ray Perez, West Des Moines

Komorner Tumbler Old Cock And.

1) Ray Perez, West Des Moines

Komorner Tumbler Old Cock Silver Bar

1) Ray Perez, West Des Moines

Komorner Tumbler Young Hen Black

1) Ray Perez, West Des Moines

Komorner Tumbler Young Cock Red Check

1) Ray Perez, West Des Moines

2) Ray Perez, West Des Moines

Komorner Tumbler Old Cock Mealy Bar

1) Ray Perez, West Des Moines

Classic Old Frill Old Hen Blondinette

1) Larry E. St. John, Huxley

2) Larry E. St. John, Huxley

Classic Old Frill Old Hen Sattinette

1) Larry E. St. John, Huxley

Classic Old Frill Old Cock Blondinette

1) Larry E. St. John, Huxley

Classic Old Frill Old Cock Silverette

1) Larry E. St. John, Huxley

Classic Old Frill Old Cock Black Lace

1) Larry E. St. John, Huxley

2) Larry E. St. John, Huxley

Classic Old Frill Old Cock Black w/ Bar

1) Larry E. St. John, Huxley

2) Larry E. St. John, Huxley

Classic Old Frill Young Hen Blondinette

1) Larry E. St. John, Huxley

Horseman Pouter Old Hen Blue

1) Brett St. John, Waukee

Horseman Pouter Old Cock Red

1) Brett St. John, Waukee

Horseman Pouter Young Cock Splash

1) Brett St. John, Waukee

Norwich Cropper Old Hen Blue

1) Brett St. John, Waukee

2) Brett St. John, Waukee

Norwich Cropper Old Cock Blue

1) Brett St. John, Waukee

2) Brett St. John, Waukee

West Of England Old Hen Yellow CK

1) Randy Summy, Pleasant Hill

2) Randy Summy, Pleasant Hill

West Of England Old Hen Blue Bar

1) Randy Summy, Pleasant Hill

West Of England Old Hen Black

1) Brett St. John, Waukee

West Of England Old Hen And.

1) Brett St. John, Waukee

West Of England Old Hen Tort. Shell

1) Brett St. John, Waukee

West Of England Old Cock Crème Bar

1) Randy Summy, Pleasant Hill

2) Randy Summy, Pleasant Hill

West Of England Old Cock Bronze

1) Brett St. John, Waukee

West Of England Old Cock Black

1) Brett St. John, Waukee

2) Brett St. John, Waukee

West Of England Old Cock Tort. Shell

1) Brett St. John, Waukee

West Of England Young Hen Crème Bar

1) Randy Summy, Pleasant Hill

West Of England Young Hen Blue Barless

1) Randy Summy, Pleasant Hill

West Of England Young Cock Red Grizzle

1) Randy Summy, Pleasant Hill

Old German Owl Old Hen Blue Bar

1) Larry E. St. John, Huxley

Old German Owl Old Cock Black

1) Larry E. St. John, Huxley

Old German Owl Old Cock Blue Bar

1) Larry E. St. John, Huxley

Old German Owl Old Cock Red Bar

1) Larry E. St. John, Huxley

Seraphim Old Hen White

1) Larry E. St. John, Huxley

2) Larry E. St. John, Huxley

Seraphim Old Cock White

1) Larry E. St. John, Huxley

2) Larry E. St. John, Huxley

Helmet Old Hen Red

1) Larry E. St. John, Huxley

2) Larry E. St. John, Huxley

Helmet Old Hen Black

1) Larry E. St. John, Huxley

Helmet Old Cock Black

1) Larry E. St. John, Huxley

2) Larry E. St. John, Huxley

Figurita Old Cock White

1) Larry E. St. John, Huxley

2) Larry E. St. John, Huxley

Figurita Young Hen White

1) Dave Foelske, Tripoli

Figurita Young Cock White

1) Larry E. St. John, Huxley

2) Larry E. St. John, Huxley

Portugese Tumbler Old Hen Red

1) Ray Perez, West Des Moines

Portugese Tumbler Old Hen Black

1) Larry E. St. John, Huxley

Portugese Tumbler Old Cock Grizzle

1) Ray Perez, West Des Moines

2) Dave Foelske, Tripoli

Portugese Tumbler Old Cock Splash

1) Larry E. St. John, Huxley

Portugese Tumbler Young Hen Almond

1) Larry E. St. John, Huxley

Portugese Tumbler Young Cock Almond

1) Larry E. St. John, Huxley

Portugese Tumbler Young Cock Splash

1) Larry E. St. John, Huxley

English Trumpter Old Cock Blue Bar

1) Richard Whaley, Mingo

English Trumpter Young Hen Blue CK

1) Richard Whaley, Mingo

English Trumpter Young Hen Blue Bar

1) Richard Whaley, Mingo

English Trumpter Young Cock Blue CK

1) Richard Whaley, Mingo

Ice Pigeon Old Hen

1) Richard Whaley, Mingo

Ice Pigeon Old Cock

1) Richard Whaley, Mingo

2) Richard Whaley, Mingo

Giant Homer Old Cock Black

1) Dave Foelske, Tripoli

German Beauty Homer Old Cock White

1) Richard Whaley, Mingo

2) Richard Whaley, Mingo

Fantail Old Hen Almond

1) James R. Demro, Marengo

Fantail Young Hen Indigo

1) James R. Demro, Marengo

Fantail Young Hen Blue Pied

1) James R. Demro, Marengo

Toy Modena Old Cock Black

1) Brett St. John, Waukee

Toy Modena Young Hen Bronze Tri

1) Brett St. John, Waukee

Toy Modena Young Hen Black

1) Brett St. John, Waukee

2) Brett St. John, Waukee

Toy Modena Young Hen Extreme Dilute

1) James R. Demro, Marengo

Toy Modena Young Cock Dom Opal

1) James R. Demro, Marengo

Toy Modena Young Cock Red Gazzi

1) James R. Demro, Marengo

Parlor Rollers Old Hen Kite

1) Larry Jensen, Estherville

1) Jayden Jensen, Sibley

Parlor Rollers Old Hen Rec Red

1) Larry Jensen, Estherville

Parlor Rollers Old Hen Yellow

1) Larry Jensen, Estherville

Parlor Rollers Old Cock Almond

1) Hayden Halbur, Rock Valley

Parlor Roller Old Cock Kite

1) Cameron Halbur, Rock Valley

1) Cameron Halbur, Rock Valley

Parlor Roller Young Hen Almond

1) Cameron Halbur, Rock Valley

2) Jayden Jensen, Sibley

Parlor Roller Young Hen Dun

1) Hayden Halbur, Rock Valley

Parlor Roller Young Cock Almond

1) Jayden Jensen, Sibley

Parlor Roller Young Cock Kite

1) Hayden Halbur, Rock Valley

Flying Roller Old Hen Yellow Splash

1) Larry E. St. John, Huxley

2) Larry E. St. John, Huxley

3) Larry E. St. John, Huxley

Flying Roller Old Hen Black Badge

1) Dave Foelske, Tripoli

2) Dave Foelske, Tripoli

Flying Roller Old Hen Red Bar

1) Dave Foelske, Tripoli

Flying Roller Old Hen Silver Bar

1) Dave Foelske, Tripoli

Flying Roller Old Hen Crème Bar

1) Randy Summy, Pleasant Hill

Flying Roller Old Hen Dun

1) Dave Foelske, Tripoli

Flying Roller Old Cock Almond

1) Dave Foelske, Tripoli

2) Dave Foelske, Tripoli

Flying Roller Old Cock Rec Yellow

1) Randy Summy, Pleasant Hill

2) Randy Summy, Pleasant Hill

Flying Roller Old Cock Yellow

1) Larry E. St. John, Huxley

Flying Roller Old Cock Red

1) Larry E. St. John, Huxley

Flying Roller Old Cock Yellow Splash

1) Larry E. St. John, Huxley

Flying Roller Old Cock Crome Bar

1) Randy Summy, Pleasant Hill

Flying Roller Old Cock Grizzle

1) Dave Foelske, Tripoli

Flying Roller Old Cock Check

1) Dave Foelske, Tripoli

Flying Roller Old Cock AOC Bar

1) Dave Foelske, Tripoli

Flying Roller Old Cock Black Badge

1) Dave Foelske, Tripoli

Flying Roller Young Hen Yellow

1) Randy Summy, Pleasant Hill

2) Randy Summy, Pleasant Hill

3) Randy Summy, Pleasant Hill

4) Dave Foelske, Tripoli

Flying Roller Young Hen Dun

1) Dave Foelske, Tripoli

Flying Roller Young Hen Dun Bar w/F

1) Randy Summy, Pleasant Hill

Flying Roller Young Hen Dun Check w/F

1) Randy Summy, Pleasant Hill

Flying Roller Young Hen Almond

1) Dave Foelske, Tripoli

Flying Roller Young Hen Yellow w/F

1) Randy Summy, Pleasant Hill

Flying Roller Young Hen Rec Yellow

1) Randy Summy, Pleasant Hill

Flying Roller Young Hen Grizzle

1) Randy Summy, Pleasant Hill

Flying Roller Young Cock Yellow

1) Randy Summy, Pleasant Hill

2) Randy Summy, Pleasant Hill

Flying Roller Young Cock Grizzle

1) Dave Foelske, Tripoli

2) Dave Foelske, Tripoli

Flying Roller Young Cock Dun Bar

1) Randy Summy, Pleasant Hill

Flying Roller Young Cock Rec. Red

1) Randy Summy, Pleasant Hill

Flying Roller Young Cock Dun Check w/F

1) Randy Summy, Pleasant Hill

Flying Roller Young Cock Yellow w/F

1) Randy Summy, Pleasant Hill

Flying Roller Young Cock Almond

1) Dave Foelske, Tripoli

Flying Roller Young Cock Red w/F

1) Dave Foelske, Tripoli

Flying Homer Old Hen Blue Check

1) 7 Pines Loft, Earlham

Flying Homer Old Hen White

1) 7 Pines Loft, Earlham

Flying Homer Old Cock Red Check

1) 7 Pines Loft, Earlham

Flying Homer Old Cock White

1) 7 Pines Loft, Earlham

Flying Homer Old Cock Blue Bar

1) Richard Whaley, Mingo

Flying Homer Young Hen Blue Check

1) Richard Whaley, Mingo

Flying Homer Young Hen White

1) Richard Whaley, Mingo

Flying Homer Young Hen Black

1) Richard Whaley, Mingo

Flying Homer Young Cock White

1) Richard Whaley, Mingo

2) Richard Whaley, Mingo

Flying Homer Young Cock Black

1) Richard Whaley, Mingo

2) Richard Whaley, Mingo

Flying Homer Young Cock BB Pied w/F

1) Larry Jensen, Estherville

Flying Homer Young Cock Grizzle

1) Larry Jensen, Estherville

Birmingham Roller Old Hen White

1) Windy Farms, Carlisle

Birmingham Roller Old Hen Almond

1) Windy Farms, Carlisle

Birmingham Roller Old Cock Red

1) Windy Farms, Carlisle

Birmingham Roller Old Cock White

1) Windy Farms, Carlisle

2) Windy Farms, Carlisle

Jr Flying Roller Old Cock Almond

1) Windy Farms, Carlisle

Jr Flying Roller Young Hen AOC

1) Junior Foelske, Tripoli

Jr Flying Roller Young Cock Yellow

1) Junior Foelske, Tripoli

Jr Fancy American Show Racer Young Hen Black Pied

1) Tuff Tonga, Kingsley

Jr Fancy American Show Racer Young Hen Blue Pied

1) Tuff Tonga, Kingsley

Jr Fancy American Show Racer Young Cock White

1) Tuff Tonga, Kingsley

Jr Fancy American Show Racer Young Cock Blue Pied

1) Tuff Tonga, Kingsley

Jr Rare Russian Tumbler Young Hen White Bar

1) Tuff Tonga, Kingsley

Jr Rare Russian Tumbler Young Cock Bronze Bar

1) Tuff Tonga, Kingsley

Jr Fancy Komorner Tumbler Old Hen Bar

1) Junior Foelske, Tripoli

Jr Fancy Komorner Tumbler Old Cock Bar

1) Junior Foelske, Tripoli

2) Junior Foelske, Tripoli

Jr Utility Giant Runt Old Cock White

1) Lil Bit Farm, Carlisle

Jr Utility Giant Runt Old Cock AOC

1) Lil Bit Farm, Carlisle

2) Lil Bit Farm, Carlisle

Jr Flying Homer Old Hen Grizzle

1) Tuff Tonga, Kingsley

Jr Flying Homer Old Hen Crème Bar

1) Tuff Tonga, Kingsley

Jr Flying Homer Old Hen Black CK

1) Tuff Tonga, Kingsley

Jr Flying Homer Old Hen White

1) Tuff Tonga, Kingsley

Jr Flying Homer Old Hen Indigo CK

1) Tuff Tonga, Kingsley

Jr Flying Homer Old Cock White

1) Tuff Tonga, Kingsley

Jr Flying Homer Old Cock Silver Bar

1) Tuff Tonga, Kingsley

Jr Flying Homer Old Cock Blue Slatewhite

1) Tuff Tonga, Kingsley

Jr Flying Homer Old Cock Black CK

1) Tuff Tonga, Kingsley

Jr Flying Homer Young Hen Yellow CK

1) Tuff Tonga, Kingsley

Jr Flying Homer Young Hen Indigo Check

1) Tuff Tonga, Kingsley

Jr Flying Homer Young Hen Black Check

1) Tuff Tonga, Kingsley

Jr Flying Homer Young Hen Indigo Bar

1) Tuff Tonga, Kingsley

Jr Flying Homer Young Cock Splash

1) Tuff Tonga, Kingsley

Jr Flying Homer Young Cock Grizzle

1) Tuff Tonga, Kingsley

Champion & Reserve Chinese Owl

Champion) Brett St. John, Waukee

Reserve) Brett St. John, Waukee

Champion & Reserve Giant Runt

Champion) Bambi Murray, Carlisle

Reserve) Brett St. John, Waukee

Champion & Reserve French Mondain

Champion) Dave Foelske, Tripoli

Reserve) Dave Foelske, Tripoli

Champion & Reserve Texan Pioneer

Champion) Richard Whaley, Mingo

Reserve) Richard Whaley, Mingo

Champion & Reserve Konorner Tumbler

Champion) Ray Perez, West Des Moines

Reserve) Ray Perez, West Des Moines

Champion & Reserve Classic Old Frill

Champion) Larry E. St. John, Huxley

Reserve) Larry E. St. John, Huxley

Champion & Reserve Horseman Pouter

Champion) Brett St. John, Waukee

Reserve) Brett St. John, Waukee

Champion & Reserve Norwich Cropper

Champion) Brett St. John, Waukee

Reserve) Brett St. John, Waukee

Champion & Reserve W.O.E.

Champion) Randy Summy, Pleasant Hill

Champion) Brett St. John, Waukee

Reserve) Brett St. John, Waukee

Champion & Reserve Old German Owl

Champion) Larry E. St. John, Huxley

Reserve) Larry E. St. John, Huxley

Champion & Reserve Seraphim

Champion) Larry E. St. John, Huxley

Reserve) Larry E. St. John, Huxley

Champion & Reserve Helmet

Champion) Larry E. St. John, Huxley

Reserve) Larry E. St. John, Huxley

Champion & Reserve Figurita

Champion) Dave Foelske, Tripoli

Reserve) Larry E. St. John, Huxley

Champion & Reserve Portugese Tumbler

Champion) Ray Perez, West Des Moines

Reserve) Larry E. St. John, Huxley

Champion & Reserve English Trumpter

Champion) Richard Whaley, Mingo

Reserve) Richard Whaley, Mingo

Champion & Reserve Ice Pigeon

Champion) Richard Whaley, Mingo

Reserve) Richard Whaley, Mingo

Champion & Reserve Giant Homer

Champion) Dave Foelske, Tripoli

Champion & Reserve German Beauty Homer

Champion) Richard Whaley, Mingo

Reserve) Richard Whaley, Mingo

Champion & Reserve Fantail

Champion) James R. Demro, Marengo

Reserve) James R. Demro, Marengo

Champion & Reserve Toy Modena

Champion) Brett St. John, Waukee

Reserve) Brett St. John, Waukee

Champion & Reserve Parlor Rollers

Champion) Cameron Halbur, Rock Valley

Champion Old Hen Flying Roller

Champion) Dave Foelske, Tripoli

Champion Old Cock Flying Roller

Champion) Randy Summy, Pleasant Hill

Champion Young Hen Flying Roller

Champion) Randy Summy, Pleasant Hill

Champion Young Cock Flying Roller

Champion) Dave Foelske, Tripoli

Champion Old Hen Flying Homer

Champion) 7 Pines Loft, Earlham

Champion Young Hen Flying Homer

Champion) Richard Whaley, Mingo

Champion Young Cock Flying Homer

Champion) Richard Whaley, Mingo

Champion Jr Flying Roller

Champion) Windy Farms, Carlisle

Champion Jr Fancy American Show Racer

Champion) Tuff Tonga, Kingsley

Champion Jr Rare Russian Tumbler

Champion) Tuff Tonga, Kingsley

Champion Jr Fancy Komorner Tumbler

Champion) Junior Foelske, Tripoli

Champion Jr Utility Giant Runt

Champion) Lil Bit Farm, Carlisle

Champion Jr Flying Homer

Champion) Tuff Tonga, Kingsley

PIGEON SPECIAL AWARDS

Best of Show

1) Dave Foelske, Tripoli

Best Utility

1) Bambi Murray, Carlisle

Best Rare

1) Dave Foelske, Tripoli

Best Fancy

1) Larry E. St. John, Huxley

Best Flying

1) Dave Foelske, Tripoli

Best Junior Fancy

1) Windy Farms, Carlisle

Best Junior Flying

1) Tuff Tonga, Kingsley

Best Junior Utility

1) Lil Bit Farm, Carlisle

Best Junior Rare

1) Tuff Tonga, Kingsley

Best Junior of Show

1) Tuff Tonga, Kingsley

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