Youth Poultry

4-H Poultry - Frequently Asked Questions

• What poultry project opportunities are offered to 4-H youth?
  Many activities are available to the 4-H youth interested in a poultry activity. Activities include the raising of poultry to produce meat or eggs and the entry of the records in a competition with other 4-H poultry projects. Several judging and demonstration contests are available including junior and senior Poultry Judging Contests, Egg Preparation Contests for seniors, Visual Presentations and Chicken Barbecue Contests for junior and senior age youth. Winners at the state level can continue competition in nationwide contests. More details in these activities can be obtained by referring to the 4-H Poultry Leader Guide or any of the publications directed toward a specific activity. 
• I have show birds that I want to exhibit. How do I get them ready?
   
• How do I care for newly hatched chicks?
  A series of short newsletters are available for the novice who is caring for chicks for the first time. The newsletters are easily read and are arranged in sequence from preparing of the facilities until the birds mature. Refer to the publication Grow Healthy Chicks for basic information on caring for growing chicks. 
• How are chicks brooded?
• Are there any suggested exhibits for science projects that involve the incubation of chicken eggs?