Not everyone will need or want to bring every item listed here, but reviewing this list before leaving for each show may help you remember things. Everyone will have some items only they will want to add, so there are some blanks included so if you print this out, you can write in your own special items. Send your suggestions to pacificamericansingers@yahoo.com If the use of an item is not obvious, please include the reason with the suggestion. Thank you.

For the Birds:

• the BIRDS themselves, either carried in their show cages or in a holding cage
• food that the birds normally eat (seed mix or pellets)
• water that the birds are used to (sealed bottled water or tightly closed flask with their normal tap water)
• nail clippers and steptic powder
• magnifying glass
• bird first aid kit
• bird net
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Show Cages:

• at least one extra set of clean perches
• at least one set of spare cage cups
• white cage papers pre-cut to 10 ½ x 6 ¾ inches
• silver touch-up marker
• pipe cleaners for securing tray
• carrying boxes
• spare white sheets
• an extra show cage
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For Use at the Show:

• checkbook with several checks
• pen and pencil
• stapler and spare staples
• staple puller
• clipboard and note paper
• scratch score sheets
• mailing labels (for putting inside show tags)
• paper grocery bag (for discarding soiled cage papers if no garbage can is convenient)
• drinking water for yourself
• snacks for yourself
• camera and film
• tape recorder
• your business cards
• show catalog (if it was sent to you)
• paper towels, kleenix, wipes
• copy of bird records or pedigrees
• carrying cage (for purchased birds)
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For Vehicle:

• practice loading cages in advance to make sure they all fit securely and won't shift
• before loading birds: fill gas tank, check oil & tire pressure, clean windows
• address of motel and show hall
• highway maps that cover the entire route
• local street maps for motel and show hall
• phone number of motel and your reservation confirmation no.
• phone number of a host club member, e.g. show chair
• cell phone (don't use while driving, turn off in judging room)
• tire chains, ice scraper, emergency blanket (if traveling in snow country)
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Personal Items for Yourself (so you don't waste time away from the show shopping for stuff you forgot to pack!)

• your wallet with ID, credit card & cash
• pajamas or nightgown
• bath robe
• house slippers
• change of clothes
• extra socks and underwear
• comfortable shoes
• toothpaste and toothbrush
• spare glasses or contacts
• prescription medicines
• other medicines (e.g. allergy, aspirin)
• vitamins
• other personal toiletries you normally travel with
• bathing suit (for motel hot tub use)
• sandals or sneakers (for hot tub)
• flashlight (in case of motel power failure)
• book or magazines (to read at night when you are too excited to sleep)
• ear plugs (if you are a light sleeper and unfamiliar noises bother you)
• sweater or jacket
• nice suit or dress (if attending a formal awards banquet)
• cloth laundry bag (for your dirty clothes)
• plastic bag (for that bathing suit that didn't have time to dry)
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