Poultry
What you can do in this project:
- Learn how to care for and raise poultry (chickens, ducks, etc.)
- Explore breeds, housing, nutrition, and daily care.
- Practice showmanship and learn how to prepare birds for the county fair.
- Participate in hands-on learning such as farm tours, educational talks, and safety lessons.
- Have opportunities to meet other youth and ask questions.
Grades: Open to all 4-H members in grades 3-13
Cost:
- No required project fee from the county.
- Families may have costs such as: birds, feed, bedding, housing, and show supplies.
Equipment Needed:
- A safe coop or pen for your birds
- Feed and water containers
- Bedding materials
- Showmanship tools such as a cage/tote for transport, leg bands (optional), and cleaning supplies for preparing birds for the fair.
Project Add Deadline: No special safety deadline, but youth benefit most when enrolled early so they can attend meetings and prepare of fair season.
Meeting Location: Ozaukee County Fairgrounds, Pavilion North (Cedarburg, WI)
2025-2026 Dates:
- Saturday, January 17, 2026, 10:00-11:00 am.
- Saturday, March 21, 2026, 10:00-11:00 am.
- Saturday, May 16, 2026, 10:00-11:00 am.
- Saturday, June 27, 2026, 10:00-11:00 am.
For more information please contact:
- Poultry Project Email: poultry@oz4hleaders.org (please use this email)
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