The Bermuda Poultry Fanciers Society is to hold its annual competition this month and the deadline for entrants is today.

The event is due to take place at the Jack King Building in the Botanical Gardens on February 19, 20 and 21 and will include turkeys, chicken and ducks as well as rabbits, guinea pigs, cavies and quail.

BPFS president Leo Simmons said: “Families will enjoy the day. There are many new birds that have arrived on the island over the course of the last seven months and some are new breeds that have never been here in previous years. They will get to see new breeds. We have everything from old English game to Spanish game standard and a variety of bantams.

“It will be a good family day out. A lot of people are inquiring about chickens to use for eggs.”

There will be two overseas judges this year — Don Melson from Rhode Island and Steve Jones from Texas.

To enter, call Mr Simmons on 335-3258 or visit the Bermuda Poultry Fanciers Society Facebook page.

Entry forms can be collected from Noah’s Ark, Pet Care, CB Wholesale and Dive.

The event runs from 9am to 5pm on February 19 and 20, and from 9am to 3pm on February 21.