Members may take a poultry project to raise poultry for meat or egg production, fancy or exhibition, or just as pets.
These projects also support many of the contest offered in the poultry project area.
This video demonstrates how all 4-H members and leaders should handle chickens for the safety of the birds and handlers. It demonstrates the proper methods to secure a chicken from a cage and hold them properly while examining the birds. It also shows how to hand a bird to others and change hands while holding the bird in a safe and effective manner.
Available through extension distribution for 4-H Members
available only online for 4-H members
A0930C Leader's Help Guide is available through extension distribution or on-line.
Awarded annually at Youth Poultry 101. Nominations usually due in April 5th and awarded each year at Youth Poultry 101.
Poultry showmanship is a contest where the youth will be given an opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge of poultry as well as his/her ability to carry, examine and position their bird in the cage for a judge. It is intended to judge the youth for their knowledge and ability to care for their bird. Resources to develop this locally follows.
Publications available for PA 4-H leaders and members only on request
fact sheets to help 4-Her's and their leaders
Some very helpful information about the chicken, the egg and the modern poultry industry.
Pennsylvania State 4-H Office
- Email pa4h@psu.edu
- Office 814-863-3824
Pennsylvania State 4-H Office
- Email pa4h@psu.edu
- Office 814-863-3824
