The michigan 4 h animal market project record books provided here are a tool for county 4 h programs to help youth learn and document their understanding of livestock marketing concepts. Cornell cooperative extension 4h poultry rules and. Poultrymen can serve as leaders, but if not leaders, they are excellent sources of subject matter information. It will help you set goals for the project year, record your accomplishments. All 4 h youth project poultry must have been owned or leased, and cared for by the exhibitor, and must be registered with a 4 h project animal registration certificate at the cce, tc 4 h office by july 1 of the current year. Project areas are offered to youth 9 to 18 years old. For example, the 4h livestock project starts in december 2017 and end in march 2018 then the project book would be due to the state 4h office on january 31, 2019. An outstanding 4 h project record is one that goes above and beyond what is expected. New jersey 4h bird and poultry project record book p.
Manuals animal colorado 4h youth development is part. The 4h poultry project is for boys and girls who want to learn to raise and grow chickens. Youth will also complete a 4h poultry project record book. Cloverbud projects are for the child to explore and discover project areas. This project record book is for recordkeeping only. Project books can be completed for any combination of poultry being shown, bred, or for meat or egg production. This project can help you take better care of your birds through the experience of feeding, watering, and monitoring your animals health. The 4 h poultry project can be and usually is financially profitable for a boy or girl. Record books virginia cooperative extension virginia tech. If you have already signed up for this 4 h project, come on in and get started. The objectives of the project are to help youth learn poultry nutrition and care, to develop communication skills, to develop basic record keeping skills, and to develop responsibility.
As americas largest youth development organization, 4h offers youth, families, and adult volunteers of all ages many ways to engage, grow. The purpose of 4 h awards is to recognize achievement in a 4 h project area. The purpose of 4h awards is to recognize achievement in a 4h project area. One poultry club meeting is expected for completion of the project. This project was piloted last year with alabama 4h and is now an annual small animal science project offered here in the panhandle. Siemens, extension assistant, kansas state university. The michigan 4 h animal market project record book has been developed at three levels. University of wyoming poultry project, an introduction free. Project work is the backbone of the 4 h poultry program. Revised 092019 pima county 4h poultry project record. New jersey 4 h bird and poultry project record book p.
The 4 h poultry program is part of the animal science project. Reasonably priced materials are available for every project in kansas 4 h. Get involved in embryology, growing and managing a small flock of chickens. The florida 4h state website offers some of these books and other educational books for online purchase. Youth poultry record book scoring section possible points cover page 1 9 signatures page 2 6 animal inventory page 3 8 suppliesequipment page 4 6 feed expenses page 5 5 other expenses page 6 5. Completing a 4h record book is a process where 4h members record project and club work. I understand that this is a completed poultry project record book as required. A completed record book should have a beginning and final photograph.
Get your flock started with the best chicken tips how to buy chickens, must have items for your coop and. Keeping a record book is an important part of the project. It will help you set goals for the project year, record your accomplishments, and provide a place to keep important records on your poultry. The 4 h poultry project is for boys and girls who want to learn to raise and grow chickens. Poultry project and record book osu extension publications. The florida 4 h state website offers some of these books and other educational books for online purchase.
There are a number of events and activities available to youth in the 4h poultry project. Read through this book and familiarize yourself with the kinds of records you will need and where information should be recorded. All 4h youth poultry must conform to the rules and regulations of. You may photocopy pages 1719 and add to other project books if you have more than one project type. Record expense and income derived from the market project. To acquire an understanding of poultry production by preparing for, purchasing, breeding, caring for, and keeping records on one or more chickens or other poultry species as a part of a 4h project. If you complete this project, you will learn 1 to identify different varieties of poultry, 2 to feed and manage poultry, 3 to exhibit poultry and 4 to record your activities. Poultry project and record book, egg production record page 17 4 h 150. All record and project books linked here are pdf format and can be printed on your home printer. It will help you set goals for the project year, record your accomplishments, and provide a. Poultry project and record book, egg production record page 17 4h 150. Information about how to raise these animals can be found in various 4h project guides. Mar 9, 2015 poultry project and record book from ohio 4 h stay safe and healthy. Manuals animal colorado 4h youth development is part of.
Copies of project guides may be obtained from your local virginia cooperative extension office. Previous ohio 4 h poultry project books have been condensed into one poultry project and record book for members of all skill levels. It will help you set goals for the project year, record your accomplishments, and provide a place to keep important records on your. For all the details for this project, including how to register, follow this link to the midlands 4h laying flock webpage. Project sharing ideas or contact your local ufifas extension county office 4h 4h project resources connections and events record keeping awards and recognition poultry. To acquire an understanding of poultry production by preparing for, purchasing, breeding, caring for, and keeping records on one or more chickens or other poultry species as a part of a 4 h project. Poultry project and record book, weight record page 14 4 h 150. Jessica wells, a poultry science instructor with the mississippi state university extension service, said organizers are limiting each exhibitor to visual presentations and just one bird for showmanship. The powerpoints can be obtained after enrolling in the embryology in the classroom program. The purpose of the 4 h poultry project is to achieve the following. The michigan 4h animal market project record book has been developed. Cloverbud projects are not to be judged or placed in any 4 h activity.
Youth animal project agreement to be completed at beginning of project the youth is responsible for caring for the animal, which will include best management practices such as feeding, deworming, providing fresh clean water, providing a pen, washing, and showing. An outstanding 4h project record is one that goes above and beyond what is expected. Registration for the 2020 4h laying flock project will open in late january and continue until april 30, 2020. Poultry project record book college of agriculture. Purchase poultry project and record book from the ohio state university. Your project book should start as of june 1 of the current calendar year or when your poultry was purchased, if after june 1. Poultry project 3 florida 4h record book poultry project purpose the purpose of the 4h poultry project is to achieve the following. To volunteer with 4 h in your area, contact your local 4 h office. Poultry project and record book, project pictures page 10 4h 150. These projects are what motivate youth to learn teamwork, develop interpersonal skills, build enthusiasm and enjoy challenges.
Poultry project and record book, weight record page 14 4h 150. October 17, 2014 4 h market animal projects provide youth an opportunity to gain life skills such as record keeping, communication and selfresponsibility through raising and selling a livestock animal. The youth is responsible for caring for the birds, which will include feeding. The objectives of the project are to help youth learn poultry nutrition and care, to develop communication skills, to develop basic. Bee project record book 2016 bee hive frame observation data sheet dog project record book 2019 horse project record book 2020 horse clover sprouts project record book 2020 poultry project record book 2020 poultry clover sprouts project record book 2020 shooting sports archery record book shooting sports firearms. For all the details for this project, including how to register, follow this link to the midlands 4 h laying flock webpage. Get involved in embryology, poultry judging, growing and managing a small flock of chickens and chicken barbecue programs. Animal science new york state 4h animal science 2020 state animal requirements note that pullorum testing is required at this timebeef program. Cornell cooperative extension 4h poultry rules and regulations. Completing a 4 h record book is a process where 4 h members record project and club work. Many people feel that only men and women trained in the field of poultry production are qualified to supervise 4 h poultry projects. The 4 h poultry project includes three kinds of project work. Mar 9, 2015 poultry project and record book from ohio 4h stay safe and healthy.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Mar 29, 2018 this project was piloted last year with alabama 4 h and is now an annual small animal science project offered here in the panhandle. Champion and reserve champion birds will sell first. The virginia 4 h foundation is spearheading the advancement of the virginia 4 h youth livestock programs endowment. Poultry science, ensminger minnesota 4h animals science project guide author. Poultry animals projects kansas 4h youth development. These include the 4h poultry judging contest, the chick chain events, poultry shows, poultry barbecue contest, egg preparation contest, avian bowl, and other educational opportunities. They give members an opportunity to reflect on their yearly work and encourage members to set goals and develop plans to meet those goals. List the things necessary to take care of your project animals. Poultry raising fancy poultry ma2001 poultry raising broilers ma2002 poultry raising pullets ma2003 poultry raising turkeys ma2101 poultry duckgoose ma2102 pigeon and dove manual. Students will also learn about the 4h program and the opportunities afforded to county 4h members. Subjects include embryology, raising and rearing poultry, and poultry and egg consumer projects. This site designed and maintained by osu extension publications.
Project work is the backbone of the 4h poultry program. Almost 200 4 h members are planning to compete in the poultry project during the 2015 mississippi state fair in october. The 4h poultry project can be and usually is financially profitable for a boy or girl. Wsu wsu publications offers a number of on a variety of poultry topics. The virginia 4h foundation is spearheading the advancement of the virginia 4h youth livestock programs endowment. Many people feel that only men and women trained in the field of poultry production are qualified to supervise 4h poultry projects. Poultry project and record book, weight summary and feed efficiency page 15 4h 150. Poultry project resources for volunteers find training, project development committees pdcs and more support for volunteers on our volunteer site. Cornell cooperative extension 4h animal project resources. Youth will also complete a 4 h poultry project record book. National curriculum offers three books and a helpers guide for those helping youth poultry projects. Poultry project resources 4h youth development program.
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Registration for the 2020 4 h laying flock project will open in late january and continue until april 30, 2020. Numbers will be drawn on opening day of fair to determine the auction order for remaining meat production poultry members that desire to auction their birds. Poultry project and record book from ohio 4h with images. Discuss the book with your parent andor 4 h leader. The program will help you learn about chickens from the egg to the table.
You can order the materials for your project online or contact your local extension office. Mar 26, 2020 animal science new york state 4 h animal science 2020 state animal requirements note that pullorum testing is required at this timebeef program. Poultry project and record book, project pictures page 10 4 h 150. My 4h bird and poultry project record book cornell cooperative. Poultry project manual cornell cooperative extension. The 4h poultry program is part of the animal science project. General poultry resources and information putting science into animal sciences projects fact sheets. Are you interested in raising chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, or guineas. All 4h youth project poultry must have been owned or leased, and cared for by the exhibitor, and must be registered with a 4h project animal registration certificate at the cce, tc 4h office by july 1 of the current year. Previous ohio 4h poultry project books have been condensed into one poultry project and record book for members of all skill levels. Project sharing ideas or contact your local ufifas extension county office 4 h 4 h project resources connections and events record keeping awards and recognition poultry.