Poultry Project

4-H Registration is Open

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A child hold a baby chickenMembers 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
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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.

Poultry Project Workshops

  • Dates coming soon

MQA Training

  • Dates coming soon

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
  • 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

4-H E-Records were previously known as Record Books. Each project has its own E-Record book that members are required to complete each year. We recommend downloading and starting your record book right away. All record books should be kept in a 3-ring binder. The front cover should have the 4-H'ers name, unit number, and project.  

Need help filling out your E-Record? Talk to your club leader, project leader, or visit our E-Record help page.

Record Book Check-In Sheet

  • Coming soon

Junior:

Intermediate:

Senior:

Project Letter:

  • Coming Soon

 

To print all upcoming events, select "Agenda" and then "Print"