Breeds vary by year, but we always offer at least three for participants to chose from. One record book can be completed for all your project animals. Guidelines for the 4h bird and poultry project record book. Hi, im meredith, the crazy chicken lady behind backyard chicken project. The 4h poultry program is part of the animal science project. Previous ohio 4h poultry project books have been condensed into one poultry project and record book for members of all skill levels. Youth will also complete a 4h poultry project record book. Registration for the 2020 4h laying flock project will open in late january and continue until april 30. Each spring, we place an order for either new hampshire red or barred plymouth rock baby chickens. All chickens will be sold, auction style proceeds go to local 4h club. The birds will be raised and youth will complete a project record book to record. Upside down bucket with hole and lid in tray oil pan for water.
Get involved in embryology, growing and managing a small flock of chickens. Get involved in embryology, poultry judging, growing and managing a small flock of chickens and chicken barbecue programs. Im an artist, homesteader, and teacher on a mission to share my love of chickens with the world. You start your record book at the beginning of the 4h year and keep all your expenses and receipts during the year.
It will help you set goals for the project year, record your accomplishments, and provide a place to keep important records on your poultry. The program will help you learn about chickens from the egg to the table. The regional chicken project is an opportunity for youth ages 5 to 18 involved in ffa and 4h in the southeast region to learn more about the. Start your year by setting at least three goals for the year. Poultry project manual cornell cooperative extension. If you have already signed up for this 4h project, come on in and get started. Building a diy chicken coop if youve never had a flock of chickens and are considering it, then you might actually enjoy the process. This publication is a tool for florida 4h members to keep records for their dualpurpose or show flocks. For use by all alabama 4h chick chain project members. For complete descriptions of ohio 4h projects and the publications that support them, please refer to the latest family guide or to ohio 4h project central, an interactive web site that includes sample pages, ratings, and comments. Guidelines for the 4h chick chain project record book. Previous ohio 4h poultry project books have been condensed into one poultry project and record book for members of all skill. Record book winners will be announced books are due september 2 to the office. Poultry california 4h youth development program uc anr.