Haywood County 4-H Youth Poultry Project

589 Raccoon Road,Waynesville NC 28786

02 June, 2023

Description

What is the 4-H Youth Poultry Project? The 4-H Youth Poultry Project is a great way to get kids involved in raising their own flock of chickens and learning about agriculture. Each family can register and will receive 10 day-old chicks (straight-run, meaning they will grow up to be BOTH hens and roosters) to raise and keep. There are requirements to show in the Haywood County Fair, participate in check-ins over the summer, and turn in a record book at the end of the project. This 4-H project is great for youth who are both beginner and experienced chicken owners! Is this 4-H project right for my family? Check out this resource from Michigan State Extension that can help you decide if your family is ready to raise poultry as a 4-H project! 2023 4-H Youth Poultry Project Details Project Orientation (held over Zoom) Thursday, May 25th | 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Chick Pick-Up (Receive 10 day-old chicks) Friday, June 2nd | 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Haywood County Extension Office (589 Raccoon Rd., Waynesville) Check-Ins (held over Zoom) – a time for questions and poultry-raising information Tuesday, June 20th | 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 25th | 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 22nd | 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 19th | 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (going over information for the Haywood County Fair) Haywood County Fair Poultry Show Friday, September 29th – Saturday, September 30th One day will be for checking in poultry and judging, birds will be on display throughout the day on Saturday. All information about this project can be found at: https://haywood.ces.ncsu.edu/4-h-youth-poultry-project-information-guide/