Poultry
Species-Chair:
Lynn Henning * 4hchickenqueen@gmail.com * 231-357-5132
Assistant Species-Chair:
Gwyn Carter * gwyncarter420@yahoo.com * 231-649-0880
Lynn Henning * 4hchickenqueen@gmail.com * 231-357-5132
Assistant Species-Chair:
Gwyn Carter * gwyncarter420@yahoo.com * 231-649-0880
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IMPORTANT DATES & INFO |
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Registration Due |
March 6th |
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Show Bird Possession |
April 15th |
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SPECIES |
POSSESSION DATE |
AGE AT FAIR |
MINIMUM WEIGHT (per bird) |
MAXIMUM WEIGHT (per bird) |
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Cornish Game
Hens |
July 3 - 8 |
4 weeks |
2 pounds |
3 pounds |
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Ducks |
May 29 - June 4 |
9 weeks |
4 pounds |
None |
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Geese |
April 3 - 8 |
16 - 17 weeks |
8 pounds |
None |
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Production
Pullets |
Oct 15 - Jan 31 |
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Meat Chickens |
June 5 - 10 |
8 weeks |
5 pounds |
10 pounds |
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Turkeys |
April 15 - 21 |
15 - 16 weeks |
15 pounds |
None |
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Record Book (Both Market and Show Only) |
Required Due: 9/11/23 |
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Thank You Note |
Required Due: 10/2/23 |
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Showmanship Study Guides
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All Market Poultry must be ordered from a pullorum free hatchery.
All Poultry must have a dated receipt showing date of hatch.
All Poultry must have a dated receipt showing date of hatch.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE SPECIES CHAIR
Here is a list of hatcheries to consider when placing poultry orders for the upcoming 4-H year.
There are many hatcheries to choose from, some offer free shipping, some offer special attention to 4-H participants, some are cheaper than others. It is best to browse through a few hatcheries to compare stock and prices. Try these websites to start:
cacklehatchery.com
hoovershatchery.com
idealhatchery.com
meyerhatchery.com
mcmurrayhatchery.com
townlinehatchery.com
Type in "poultry hatcheries" to explore others
ORDER EARLY!!!!
It will be important this year to place your order early. Covid has taken its toll on the industry and once again creating shortages.
Please follow your hatcheries guidelines for starting and caring for your new birds. Any loss of birds upon arrival should be reported to the hatchery for credit or replacement. Check hatchery for info on credits or replacement.
Registration for poultry projects will be due March 7th.
Questions?
Please feel free to contact us by phone, text or email.
Thanks,
Lynn and Gwyn
There are many hatcheries to choose from, some offer free shipping, some offer special attention to 4-H participants, some are cheaper than others. It is best to browse through a few hatcheries to compare stock and prices. Try these websites to start:
cacklehatchery.com
hoovershatchery.com
idealhatchery.com
meyerhatchery.com
mcmurrayhatchery.com
townlinehatchery.com
Type in "poultry hatcheries" to explore others
ORDER EARLY!!!!
It will be important this year to place your order early. Covid has taken its toll on the industry and once again creating shortages.
Please follow your hatcheries guidelines for starting and caring for your new birds. Any loss of birds upon arrival should be reported to the hatchery for credit or replacement. Check hatchery for info on credits or replacement.
Registration for poultry projects will be due March 7th.
Questions?
Please feel free to contact us by phone, text or email.
Thanks,
Lynn and Gwyn
Fair Week
A special note and instructions to 4-H poultry youth and families from from species chair Lynn and Gwyn.
Hi Everyone....
This year we have some changes: POULTRY accepted starting at Noon....we will be there earlier, but official weigh-in does not start until Noon and will end at 4pm.
WHAT TO BRING
Pullorum certificate and receipt with date of birth.
Feed, feeder containers and water containers.
Wheelbarrow and shovel.
Cleaning and care supplies for your birds. Dish pan, shampoo, soft toothbrush, vaseline, towels.
Showmanship clothes. Black or Navy blue pants and long sleeve white shirt. Tie optional.
Cage decorations.
3 x5 index card with your name, club name and what your project is.
RECORD BOOK completed up to auction info. Please have it in a binder or folder.
IMPORTANT NOTE TO POND PEOPLE:
We will keep track of attendance.
Picture day....consult with your leader. Market pictures are mandatory.
Please read the POULTRY BARN rules that will be posted...please read the A-frame Notice center daily.
Thanks much,
Lynn and Gwyn
Hi Everyone....
This year we have some changes: POULTRY accepted starting at Noon....we will be there earlier, but official weigh-in does not start until Noon and will end at 4pm.
- PENS/CAGES. Hot/humid weather has us concerned, therefore,Gwyn and I have made the decision to place all meat birds together, all turkey together and so on. We also decided where to place them to protect them from sun and extreme heat. SO, if you were told that you would have a certain cage/pen, things most likely have changed.
- NO BOARDS over pens. You can bring a small chair to sit in front, you must bring it and take it when you are done using it. Do not leave in barn.
- POULTRY NETTING has been placed on top and secured, on all the pens. This is for your birds protection from flying and the public...SORRY it cannot be cut or removed. It was donated to the barn, for which, we are very grateful!
- POND...there is a leak in the liner, a small one, but it's there....Therefore, ALL pond kids are expected to be watchful of the water level. You will be responsible for barn duty,
- Please transport your birds to fair in a safe manner. Carpeting or straw in the bottom of your container/cage. Make sure air is allowed to get into your container/cage. KEEP your cage, you will need it for AUCTION, at your camper.
- Please follow signs when entering the fairgrounds. Poultry IS NOT to be walked in from the entry gate. Get in the swine line.
- All POULTRY will be check at the back of the barn. Make sure you have your receipt and proof of PULLORUM certificate. Any bird showing any kind of illness will not be allowed to remain on the fairgrounds.
- Make sure your birds arrive in a clean state....meaning no mud/manure caked breasts, shanks or feet. If they arrive this way you will have to clean them before handing them to be checked over for admittance.
- Cages are marked with your name on them. Decorations can be put up Thursday or Friday evening 5pm to 9pm.
- Do not change your pen/cage location unless you ask.
- SAW DUST MUST BE PUT IN/UNDER YOUR CAGE BEFORE YOUR BIRDS CAN BE PUT IN.
- You must sign up for BARN DUTY/POND DUTY. There will be sheets for this purpose. EVERYONE this year will need to sign in and out. At least 2 people per shift. If you do not sign up, we will contact you.....
- We do have room for Tack Stalls this year....if you are in the "back 40" or commute, you can use one of the stalls for your supplies (not transport cages), you may even house grain for other livestock here. ALL STALLS must be kept VERY NEAT, if not we will ask you to remove your belongings. Hopefully, next year we will be back to being overstuffed with birds and have no room for tack stalls. Remember....anything you store in the tack stall, will be your responsibility to secure. Please ask us if you would like on this year.
WHAT TO BRING
Pullorum certificate and receipt with date of birth.
Feed, feeder containers and water containers.
Wheelbarrow and shovel.
Cleaning and care supplies for your birds. Dish pan, shampoo, soft toothbrush, vaseline, towels.
Showmanship clothes. Black or Navy blue pants and long sleeve white shirt. Tie optional.
Cage decorations.
3 x5 index card with your name, club name and what your project is.
RECORD BOOK completed up to auction info. Please have it in a binder or folder.
IMPORTANT NOTE TO POND PEOPLE:
- You must supply feed....and YES! someone else's duck or goose will eat it.
- In the event your duck or geese become harmful to other ducks or geese in the pond....you will be contacted and they will then be given an indoor pen. Older waterfowl can become very aggressive with young waterfowl. So, you must supply your own feed/water bowls, in the event that this should happen.
- All pond kids will arrive at 8:30 am and 8:30pm...each day to see if there is any special chores for the day.
We will keep track of attendance.
Picture day....consult with your leader. Market pictures are mandatory.
Please read the POULTRY BARN rules that will be posted...please read the A-frame Notice center daily.
Thanks much,
Lynn and Gwyn
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IMPORTANT PLEASE READ....
Market Projects Any birds will be order if "good faith" by me. I am not responsible for illness, lameness, failure to thrive or death of your birds once in your possession. Please research your project before you begin. Tractor Supply has chicks in now, these birds cannot be used for any market projects but can be used for Showmanship Only |