Every 4-H project offers a variety of activities and learning opportunities to suit your interests and strengths. Whether you're just getting started or taking your knowledge to the next level, there are several activities to learn and do throughout your project experience!

Beginner

• Learn poultry breeds and body parts
• Learn how to care for and handle your birds
• Practice showmanship techniques

Intermediate

• Learn how eggs are formed
• Select and judge broilers
• Make an egg candler
• Learn about pecking orders

Advanced

• Lead younger members in egg experiments
• Learn how to process chickens for food
• Learn about biotechnology and poultry careers

Reasonably priced materials are available for every project in Kansas 4-H. You can order the materials for your project online or contact your local Extension Office.

Poultry (PT100)

• Scratching the Surface (ages 7-10)
• Testing Your Wings (ages 11-13)
• Flocking Together (ages 14+)

General Poultry Resources

• Poultry Judging Book
• National 4-H Poultry Judging Manual Online

Record Keeping Resources

Related Resources - Veterinary Science

• From Airdales to Zebras (ages 7-10)
• All Systems Go (ages 11-13)
• On the Cutting Edge (ages 14+)
• Veterinary Science Helper's Guide
• Nebraska 4-H Veterinary Science

County Level

Medal presented at your 4-H award recognition event

State Level

Medallion and Scholarship to attend National 4-H Congress

• Participants may attend National 4-H Congress once as an active 4-H member

National Level

Represent Kansas at National 4-H Congress

State 4-H Poultry Judging Contest
When: 2nd Saturday, Kansas State Fair
Where: Hutchinson, KS
Award: Trip for winning team to National Poultry Conference

Kansas State Fair Poultry Show

Completing a successful 4-H project is just the beginning of finding your spark. Members can take several meaningful steps to further develop skills and interests. Learn more about these exciting opportunities in career exploration:

• Discovery Days
• Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge - Network Kansas
• K-State Department of Animal Sciences and Industry Poultry Page