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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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