Poultry Project
Members of the Poultry project interact with research-based information that encourages confidence, character-building, industry knowledge, and sportsmanship
Youth in the Poultry project interact with research-based information that encourages confidence, character-building, industry knowledge, and sportsmanship. Youth will can learn how to properly care for an animal and how to keep accurate records.
Projects Available:
- Show Chickens
- Market & Breeding Turkeys
- Geese
- Ducks
- Pigeons
- Game Birds
Please note:
On occasion, workshop dates may need to change. Please check the Clover Connection and/or Livestock Calendar for the most up-to-date information.
2024 Poultry Project Workshops
- April 25, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. - Record Books & Showmanship - TR Community Arena Building, Meeting Room, The Ranch
- June 13, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. - Project Check In, Record Books, Showmanship - TR Community Arena Building, Meeting Room, The Ranch
- July 18, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. - Showmanship Clinic, Preparing for fair, Record Books - TR Community Arena Building, Meeting Room, The Ranch
As a reminder, please check the Google Calendar for the most up-to-date information. Poultry project workshops are listed under the "Livestock" calendar (see the tab below).
MQA Training
- Friday, May 17, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the Exhibit Hall, McKee 4-H Building, The Ranch.
- The training will take between an hour to one and half hours to complete. You do not have to be there the entire time. Please arrive by 6:30 p.m. in order to complete the training in a timely manner.
- If this is your first year in 4-H or your first year in a livestock project you must attend. You must attend once as a Junior member, ages 8 to 13 and once as a Senior member, ages 14 - 18 as of December 31, 2023. All eight year olds and all 14 year olds must attend this year.
Youth enrolled in the poultry project should:
- Establish your project goals.
- These goals can involve internal growth as a 4-H member, community connections, or even competition goals.
- Determine what you have for a budget for the upcoming year.
- Things to consider when setting a budget:
- Facility/ housing
- Purchasing an animal
- Vet expenses
- Feed cost
- Travel
- Equipment Expenses
- Things to consider when setting a budget:
- Complete their e-Record/ Record Book
Starting Out - Beginner
Inspiring youth to:
- Learn about poultry
- Learn how to produce a safe, wholesome product
- Identify the parts of various poultry
- Learn about nutritional requirements and different types of feed
- Practice evaluating poultry
- Learn about a chicken's digestive system
- Identify common poultry diseases
- Learn how to keep records
- Learn how to assume responsibility
Learning More - Intermediate
Inspiring youth to:
- Investigate technology's impact on poultry production
- Learn how to exhibit your animal
- Purchase, feed, and care for birds
- Learn about goal setting
- Gain knowledge of sound management practices
- Develop sportsmanship and public speaking skills
Exploring Depth - Advanced
Inspiring youth to:
- Raise your own birds
- Learn how to deal with current issues related to raising poultry
- Gain leadership skills by helping others learn about poultry
- Explore career opportunities in the poultry industry
- Build lifelong friendships
All project manuals are received through the Larimer County 4-H Extension office. These will be distributed to 4-H members through their organizational leaders (club leaders) after enrollment is complete. For more information on enrollment visit Join 4-H.
4-H Record Books are also called e-Records. Each project has its own record book that members are required to complete each year.
Record Book Check-In Sheet
Junior:
Intermediate:
Senior:
Project Letter:
- Animal Herd Management
- Defend the Flock - Youth Program
- Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Update
- Backyard and commercial flock owners are encouraged to tighten up their biosecurity practices, paying special attention to the threat of migrating birds. Please use these resources:
Thinking about signing up for the Poultry Project? Already enrolled but have questions? Contact:
Bailey Schilling
4-H Livestock Agent
970-498-6022
schillbw@co.larimer.co.us
To print all upcoming events, select "Agenda" and then "Print"
Colorado State University Extension is an equal opportunity provider. Colorado State University does not discriminate on the basis of disability and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. CSU’s Office of Engagement and Extension ensures meaningful access and equal opportunities to participate to individuals whose first language is not English. Colorado State University Extension es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.
Colorado State University no discrimina por motivos de discapacidad y se compromete a proporcionar adaptaciones razonables. Office of Engagement and Extension de CSU garantiza acceso significativo e igualdad de oportunidades para participar a las personas quienes su primer idioma no es el inglés.
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