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 beginning October 1st. Checks MUST be picked up by October 30, 2020. This check is forfeited, if the project is not completed.
2020 Chick Chain Dates of Importance
Applications Accepted Beginning February 6th, 2020
Project Meeting Thursday, March 5, 2020 @AgCentral Co-op
Chickens Arrive!!! Friday, March 20, 2020- pick up at 4-H Office by 2pm!
2020 Show & Sale Saturday, September 26, 2020 @Showbarn on Highway 30 in Athens - Show @9am and Sale @10am
Congratulations to our 2019 Winners!
Braxton Webster, 1st - Austin Morgan, 2nd - Abigail Henry, 3rd
Sign up for text messages reminders by texting @mcminnchic to 81010
Chick Chain App 2020.pdf GROWING BLUE RIBBON PULLETS, PB915.pdf
Poultry Project Book.pdf
Backyard Chickens Information Publication.pdf
