Poultry program open to Clay County youth in grades 4-12

CLAY COUNTY-The Clay County Extension Office recently announced the deadline to register for their 4-H Chick Chain poultry program has been extended to March 1.

The 4-H Chick Chain is a fun and educational program for youth who attend 4th through 12th grade in Clay County.

After signing up for the Chick Chain, 4-Hers will receive 13 baby chicks to raise until they are approximately 6 months of age.

Along the way they will have the opportunity to participate in educational opportunities.

In the fall, they will then bring three hens back to the Chick Chain Show and Sale, where others can also be shown and sold.

Participants will be given four breeds to rank favorite to least favorite. The breed with the most interest is the one participants will receive. Depending on participation, the top two breeds could be selected.

In the instance a breed is not available for the chosen ship date, the next breed in line will be chosen.

Breeds will include Barred Rock, Red Star, Easter Egger, and Black Australorp.  Along with the chosen breeds, participants will also receive a mystery chick of a different breed just for fun!

Mystery chicks can be brought to the show to compete against other mystery chicks, and they can also be sold the same day.

The cost of the program is $50 and includes the chicks and a t-shirt.

For more information or questions, call the local Extension Office at 931-243-2311 or email Kim at [email protected].

More information, including registration forms, can also be found at Facebook.com/clayagextension.