Birds and Poultry Project

The 4-H Birds and Poultry project provides youth a fun and hands-on learning experience that develops life skills, as well as teaches valuable information about properly caring for their birds. This project will help participants get involved in embryology, poultry judging, growing, and managing a small flock of birds. Project members will learn about breeds of poultry and poultry anatomy, examine the parts of a chicken egg and their function, learn about diseases and health care, and select and show broilers. You will gain business experience and insight into the values and principles of purchasing, marketing, financial record keeping, and obtaining credit. In addition, this project will help you understand the poultry industry and its role in agriculture and the economy.

 

POTENTIAL COLLEGE MAJORS

  • Agribusiness
  • Agricultural Education
  • Animal Sciences
  • Farm Management
  • Food Science
  • Pre-Veterinary Medicine
  • Sustainable Food and Farming Systems
  • Veterinary Technician or Technologist​

POSSIBLE CAREERS

  • Agriculture
  • Veterinarian

 

Plants and Animals Projects

Ag in the Classroom
Animals
Aquaculture
Beef
Birds and Poultry
Cats
Dogs
Raising Guide Dogs
Dairy Cattle
Goats (dairy, hair, meat)
Horse/Pony
Rabbits/Cavies
Sheep
Small Lap Animals, Pets
Swine
Alpacas and Llamas
Emus and Ostriches
Plants
Crops/Weeds
Flower Garden/House
Gardens - Fruit/Vegetable
Junior Master Gardener
Ornamental Horticulture

 

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