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The 4-H poultry program is part of the animal science project. The program will help you learn about chickens from the egg to the table. Get involved in embryology, poultry judging, growing and managing a small flock of chickens and chicken barbecue programs. If you have already signed up for this 4-H project, come on in and get started. If you haven't signed up yet, contact your county 4-H office and become a member today. So, get ready to have fun and learn a lot as you participate in your project.

Project Outcomes
    Beginning: 1-2 years in Project (W 845-A)
    Intermediate: 3-5 years in Project (W 845-B)

    Advanced: 6-9 years in Project​ (W 845-C)​​
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Project Plan

   Create a project plan and record your project successes.


Lesson Plans

Let's Learn About Chickens

This hands-on, practical activity
will require learners to use critical
thinking skills to investigate the
source of food and understand the
poultry industry.

Let's Learn About Chickens (W391)

Let’s Learn About Chickens!.pptx


Activity Sheets
    Beginning (W070)

Information for Project Leaders
    Embryology in the Classroom


Project Events and Activities (Regional, State, and National)
    Poultry judging
    Chicken BBQ contest
    Egg Cookery contest
    National 4-H Poultry & Egg Conference


Additional Resources
Follow the links below to find some great on-line resources for your project. Surf around and see what you can learn!

    UT Animal Science Department Poultry Web Site
        Links page
    Incubation and Embryology (University of Illinois Extension)
    Incredible Edible Egg
    Poultry breeds (Oklahoma State University)
    Info about turkeys (Agriculutral Marketing Research Center)
    Livestock e-quiz (University of Illinois Extension)
    USDA for Kids
    FirstGov for Kids
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