4-H Poultry Project

4-H members wishing to participate in the Poultry Project (“Chick Chain”) should register and pay a $TBA fee online to receive ten 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.

Online Registration will be available on February 2, 2026 (payment link will be posted when available)

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 seven 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 sold, auction style (proceeds go to local 4-H club)
• Record book winners will be announced (books are due by September 1st to the office)

Upon completion of the project, 4-H members will receive their initial starting fee back. The refund will go back to the card used for the original purchase.

2026 Chick Chain Dates of Importance