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Roane County Chick Chain
            The Roane County Chick Chain is an introductory Livestock Project offered to all 4-H'ers in Grades 4th- 12th.  The 4-H'ers are given the opportunity to purchase 12 chicks, they have 4 breeds to choose from (Barred Rock, Rhode Island Red, Red-Star, and Black-Star). After they have signed up, an educational meeting is held where they receive a packet about how to successfully raise chickens and an older Chick Chain member talks about their experiences and gives them tips. They raise the chicks for approximately 5 months.  In August we have our Annual Roane Co Chicken Show and Auction.  This project is a great way to teach responsibility, decision making, record-keeping and reinforces the importance of following directions!!
 
 
 


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