{"id":4614,"date":"2018-03-06T14:11:00","date_gmt":"2018-03-06T22:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/clallam\/?page_id=4614"},"modified":"2025-12-17T16:13:32","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T00:13:32","slug":"4-h-poultry-projects","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/clallam\/4h\/membersandfamilies\/4-h-poultry-projects\/","title":{"rendered":"4-H Poultry Projects"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--single\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p>[section ]<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"396\" height=\"297\" src=\"http:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2069\/2018\/02\/kids-showing-chickens-396x297.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2018\/02\/kids-showing-chickens-396x297.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2018\/02\/kids-showing-chickens-792x594.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2018\/02\/kids-showing-chickens-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2018\/02\/kids-showing-chickens-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/76\/2018\/02\/kids-showing-chickens-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enrollment\/Animal Possession<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Members must be enrolled in the Poultry project by May 1st.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The poultry project is open to all age divisions including Cloverbuds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Project animals must be under the management and care of the 4-H member 45 days prior to fair.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>See PNWJLA Auction rules for specific dates for meat Chickens and Turkeys.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Record Book<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Complete a Clallam County 4-H Record Book with separate project record section for each project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>WSU State 4-H Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/search?q=poultry\">https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/search?q=poultry<\/a><br>Curriculum is available for check out at the Clallam County 4-H Extension office.<br>WSDA Avian Health page: <a href=\"https:\/\/agr.wa.gov\/departments\/animals-livestock-and-pets\/avian-health\">https:\/\/agr.wa.gov\/departments\/animals-livestock-and-pets\/avian-health<\/a><br>The APA (American Poultry Association) publishes an \u201cAmerican Standard of Perfection\u201d book by which chickens, ducks, geese and turkeys are judged at fairs and shows. Available through the APA website <a href=\"http:\/\/amerpoultryassn.com\/\">http:\/\/amerpoultryassn.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Breed\/Health Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>By the Tuesday Vet check of fair week:\n<ul>\n<li>Chickens must be either over 20 weeks or under 10 weeks old.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turkeys must be 106 days old or younger.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pheasants&nbsp;must be either over 20 weeks or under 10 weeks old.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quail must be either over 20 weeks or under 10 weeks old.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guinea Fowl must be either over 20 weeks or under 10 weeks old.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clallam County Fair vet will be doing testing at vet check. Contact the Fair office for info.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>County Fair Participation Enter animals using a Clallam County Fair 4-H Entry Form(s) postmarked by July 1st.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To enter the fair, all poultry must have a leg band.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check the current year\u2019s fair exhibitor guide for the allowable number of entries. Permission from the barn superintendent is required to enter a mother and babies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Customary Showing Attire<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pacific Northwest Junior Livestock Auction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>4-H Members in the Poultry Project may participate in the livestock auction.<br>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.<br>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Awards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Specific Project Area Awards for these projects: Small Animal Achievement Award<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Judging Contest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If available, Juniors, Intermediates and Seniors may participate in a Poultry Judging contest. See Clallam County Fair Exhibitor Guide for information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Round Robin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Top Senior &amp; Intermediate 4H exhibitors in Dogs, Cats, Rabbits, Poultry, Cavies may participate. Rules are outlined in the Clallam County Fair Exhibitor\u2019s guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Washington State Junior Poultry Exposition (State Fair)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A groom\/care kit is very desirable to bring to fair for your bird.<br>Things it might include are: small pan, soap, wash cloth, blow dryer, toenail clippers, petroleum jelly, and baby wipes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clallam County Fair Information:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.clallam.net\/Fair\/\">Clallam County Fair Information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><i>Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination.&nbsp;<\/i><i>Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office.<\/i><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clubs with Poultry projects:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">East Port Angeles \/Sequim Area:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lambchops<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rascals 4-H Club<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Port Angeles Area:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>East Clallam County Livestock Club<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Forks Area:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Barnyard Buddies<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--single\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p>[\/section]<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n        <div id=\"cahnrs-back-to-top\" class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top\" hidden aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            <a id=\"cahnrs-back-to-top-btn\" class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__btn\" href=\"#product-top\" aria-label=\"Back to top\">\n                <span class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2191<\/span>\n                <span class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__label\">Back to top<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Enrollment\/Animal Possession Members must be enrolled in the Poultry project by May 1st. 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