4-H Poultry Projects

Enrollment/Animal Possession

• Members must be enrolled in the Poultry project by May 1st.
• The poultry project is open to all age divisions including Cloverbuds.
• Project animals must be under the management and care of the 4-H member 45 days prior to fair.
• See PNWJLA Auction rules for specific dates for meat Chickens and Turkeys.

Record Book

Complete a Clallam County 4-H Record Book with separate project record section for each project.

Resources

WSU State 4-H Website: https://pubs.extension.wsu.edu/search?q=poultry
Curriculum is available for check out at the Clallam County 4-H Extension office.
WSDA Avian Health page: https://agr.wa.gov/departments/animals-livestock-and-pets/avian-health
The APA (American Poultry Association) publishes an “American Standard of Perfection” book by which chickens, ducks, geese and turkeys are judged at fairs and shows. Available through the APA website http://amerpoultryassn.com/

Breed/Health Requirements

• All poultry (excluding waterfowl) 16 weeks or older during the fair must be certified P-T free within 90 days of fair as per WAC 16-59-030.
• By the Tuesday Vet check of fair week:
  • Chickens must be either over 20 weeks or under 10 weeks old.
  • Turkeys must be 106 days old or younger.
  • Pheasants must be either over 20 weeks or under 10 weeks old.
  • Quail must be either over 20 weeks or under 10 weeks old.
  • Guinea Fowl must be either over 20 weeks or under 10 weeks old.
• Clallam County Fair vet will be doing testing at vet check. Contact the Fair office for info.
• Birds may be purebred or crossbred. Animals will be vet. checked prior to enter in fair and must be free of parasites and diseases. No specific vaccinations are required.
• County Fair Participation Enter animals using a Clallam County Fair 4-H Entry Form(s) postmarked by July 1st.
• To enter the fair, all poultry must have a leg band.
• Check the current year’s fair exhibitor guide for the allowable number of entries. Permission from the barn superintendent is required to enter a mother and babies.

Customary Showing Attire

Although no official dress code is required, it is customary for 4-H Youth to wear clothing that is neat, clean and professional. The customary attire includes a long sleeve, white shirt and jeans or slacks in good condition.

Pacific Northwest Junior Livestock Auction

4-H Members in the Poultry Project may participate in the livestock auction.
The PNWJLA is the only auction recognized by Clallam County 4-H, therefore it is the only auction that can be listed as a 4-H event in your record book.
Members and project animals must meet qualifications for Turkeys or Meat pens are outlined in the Pacific Northwest Junior Livestock Auction Rules including attendance of the Mandatory Parent meeting in Feb./March. Contact the PNWJLA for specific information about raising meat birds.

Awards

See Clallam County 4-H Awards Handbook for award information and application instructions. Awards are given out at the Clallam County Celebrate 4-H Achievement Day in fall!

Specific Project Area Awards for these projects: Small Animal Achievement Award

Judging Contest

If available, Juniors, Intermediates and Seniors may participate in a Poultry Judging contest. See Clallam County Fair Exhibitor Guide for information.

Round Robin

Top Senior & Intermediate 4H exhibitors in Dogs, Cats, Rabbits, Poultry, Cavies may participate. Rules are outlined in the Clallam County Fair Exhibitor’s guide.

Washington State Junior Poultry Exposition (State Fair)

Exhibitors and birds do not need to qualify at the county level. The Washington Junior Poultry Exposition is held at state fair but is not part of state fair. See the Junior Poultry premium book for dates, times, schedule of events and entry information.

Additional Information

A groom/care kit is very desirable to bring to fair for your bird.
Things it might include are: small pan, soap, wash cloth, blow dryer, toenail clippers, petroleum jelly, and baby wipes.

Clallam County Fair Information:

Clallam County Fair Information

Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office.