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Paul Smith
Paul
was born in Gainesville,
Texas in Sept. 1955 where he
grew up on a small family dairy ranch and farm combination. He raised registered
Duroc Show Hogs for over twenty years, starting at age 12. There was a 200
head flock of White Leghorn Layers on the family farm, so Paul acquired an
early background knowledge of chickens, but no show experience with them
until 1999 after acquiring his first Ameraucanas.
He and his wife,
Angela, bred & raised the mixed Easter Egg Layers for 5 years before
purchasing some large fowl Ameraucanas in black, blue, and silver. Later
they purchased a start of wheatens, blue wheatens and buffs. The Easter Egg
Layers were soon phased out after acquiring Ameraucanas.
Paul and Angela
hatch many Ameraucana chicks each year. They enjoy showing their poultry
and participate in several shows a year, mostly within Texas and Oklahoma.
At the 2006 National Meet in Frankenmuth, MI, Paul and Angela
were awarded the annual A.B.C. Lifetime Achievement Award for meritorious
service to the club and the breed. They have shipped thousands of chicks
and birds to at least 32 states of the union. Paul and Angela have
attended every national meet since they first became involved, driving many
thousands of miles to attend and participate. They have achieved American
Poultry Association Master Exhibitor status solely on their Ameraucana
winnings. They have been tremendous ambassadors for the breed.
Paul & Angela
have one son, Matthew. Paul also has four other sons, John, David, Josh and
Ethan. Paul has worked in an Antique European Automobile Restoration Shop since
August 1, 1986. Both Paul and Angela are involved in the ministry of their
Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
sw_PSmith@swmail.net
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