4-H members wishing to participate in the Poultry Project ("Chick Chain") should complete an application and pay a $25 fee to receive one dozen baby chickens in a specific breed. Breeds vary by year, but we always offer at least three for participants to chose from. Each member can purchase one set only. This project is only available to the first 45 members.
Applications are due in February and chickens arrive in March (around spring break) each year. Members raise the chickens and in September bring only three of them back for the 4-H Show & Sale. The remaining nine are yours to keep forever! The 4-H Show & Sale is held in September.
At the 4-H Show & Sale (held in September) members can expect:
- All chickens will be judged and prizes awarded all chickens will be judged and prizes awarded
- All chickens will be sold, auction style (proceeds go to local 4-H club)
- Record book winners will be announced (books are due September 2 to the office)
Upon completion of the project, 4-H members will receive their initial starting fee ($25) back. A check will be available for pick-up at the 4-H Office one week AFTER the 4-H Show & Sale date. This check is forfeited, if the project is not completed.
2018 Chick Chain Dates of Importance
Applications Accepted Beginning February 6th
Project Meeting March 8th, Ag Central Co-op at 6pm
Chickens Arrive!!! Wednesday, March 21st (make plans to pick up between 10am and 2pm at the 4-H office)
Chick Chain Show & Sale Saturday, September 29, 2018, AgCentral Co-op 10am
Sign up for text messages reminders by texting @mcminnchic to 81010
Chick Chain App 2018.pdf
GROWING BLUE RIBBON PULLETS, PB915.pdf
Poultry Project Book.pdf
Backyard Chickens Information Publication.pdf
Chick Chain App 2018.pdf