WHAT IS THE POULTRY PROJECT?
The poultry project teaches fundamental production methods of the poultry industry. The poultry project allows youth to explore the areas of animal husbandry, livestock selection and evaluation, health management and meat science. Poultry projects include the exhibition poultry (breeding and raising birds for specific characteristics and egg production).With this project, youth will get to…
• Raise chickens starting from chicks
• Participate in educational workshops
• Show their poultry at the show
• Complete a project record book
Participants will learn everything from late brooding to egg development and bird anatomy. Participants should be ages 5-18*** and enrolled in Northampton County 4-H. Three workshops will be held throughout the project to learn more about poultry and showmanship skills.
***Little Britches- Participants under the age of 5 will participate in the project and receive a ribbon for participation. This is for non 4-H ages youth to get their feet wet in the 4-H Program.
Registration: Closes June 6th at 6pm
Project Runs through
June 6-October 24, 2024
Poultry Show: October 13, 2025
Cost: approximately $5.00 per bird minimum of 2 birds
Dependent on number of birds requested
Expectation: Participants must attend 2 of the workshops to show in the show. Must be enrolled in 4-H online, and register for divisions on Eventbrite.
This years classes are as follows....
There will be 11 divisions for competition this year.Division 01: Layers
- Barred rock, Rhode island red, Ameraucanas, Wyandotte, Brahma, Orpingtons, Marans
Division 02: Pullet
- Under 1 year old bird
- Participant can sign up to receive female chicks of egg-laying breeds. You will get your Chicks from the Extension office.
Division 03: RoostersDivision 04: Ornamentals
- Polish, Silkies, Frizzles, Houdans, Turken, Cochin
Division 05: Bantams
- Cochin, Buff Brahma, Mille Fleur, Silkies, Porcelain
Division 06: Waterfowl
- Duck, Geese
Division 07: Game birds
- Pheasants, Dove, Quail
Division 08: TurkeysDivision 09:Eggs
- Dozen eggs must be in egg carton
Division 10: Rookie-This division is for youth with an interest in the project, but are unable to house birds on their ownDivision 11: Showmanship (All youth participate in this division.) Age as of January 1, 2023
- Little Britches (under 5)
- Cloverbud (5-7)
- Junior (8-10)
- Intermediate (11-13)
- Senior (14-18)
***Little Britches- Participants under the age of 5 will participate in the project and receive a ribbon for participation. This is for non 4-H ages youth to get their feet wet in the 4-H Program.
*** Extension professionals reserve the right to adjust division placements as seen fit.
Rules and Regulations:
- All Participant will present their birds (limit 5) in their class division at the Northampton County 4-H Poultry Show on October 13th at the Jackson Extension Office.
- All participants will show in the Showmanship Divisions divided according to 4-H ages of January 1 2024. Little Britches (4 and under), Cloverbuds (5-7), Juniors (8-10), Intermediates (11-13), and Seniors (14-18).
- All decisions by the judge are final. Direct criticism or interference with the judge, show or livestock show management, other exhibitors, breed representatives, or show officials before, during, or after the competitive event is prohibited. In the furtherance of their official duty, all judges, show, and livestock show management, or other show officials shall be treated with courtesy, cooperation and respect and no person shall direct abusive or threatening conduct toward them. Potential disqualification from future events after review is possible.
- Entry fees are dependent on the number of birds requested.
Cost: approximately $5.00 per bird minimum of 2 birds Dependent on number of birds requested
Should there be any questions, contact Brandon Pike (brandon_pike@ncsu.edu) or call the office at 252-534-2711.
Project Record Books
Other Poultry activities offered....
Avian Bowl? It is a team quiz event that tests participants’ knowledge of a wide range of avian topics (think chicken quiz bowl!)
Poultry Judging? It is an event that allows participants to show off their mastery of poultry knowledge by examining hens, poultry cuts, and eggs.
