About this Event
This project is open to youth ages 5 - 18 as of September 1, 2026.
When enrolling, please choose the total number of tickets to equal the number of children participating in the project. In order to protect our youth's privacy, we are only asking for parental information on the enrollment form. The cost of this project includes 6 chicks per child.
There will be a MANDATORY class on Preventing/Treating Parasites that all participants must attend.
Additional classes will be offered to help prepare our youth for showmanship, skill-a-thon, record books, and the auction. While not mandatory, they are highly encouraged, and youth attending classes will receive points toward Champion Exhibitor. Classes are open to Market Poultry and Purebred Poultry participants.
The last day to register is August 17 (or until all tickets are sold)!
CLASS DATES: All classes begin at 6 PM.
- August 3, 2026 - This class is good for youth new to the project or those needing a refresher and will cover general bird ownership, what is involved in a poultry project, booder and coop setup, and chick care. (This class does NOT count toward Champion Exhibitor) Sign up for that here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/4-h-poultry-project-information-night-tickets-1990418274640?aff=oddtdtcreator
- Sept 28, 2026 - This class will cover project overview, fair due dates, record books, and the poultry poster and photo contests.
- Nov 9, 2026 - This class will cover general showmanship and skill-a-thon information.
- Jan 11, 2027 - This class will cover writing buyers letter and give youth the opportunity to begin writing them.
- February 8, 2027 - MANDATORY PARASITE PREVENTION CLASS
- February 20, 2027, 9 AM - 11 AM (SATURDAY) - This hands-on class is for youth participating in showmanship. Youth will bring their own birds and will learn how to properly show their birds to the judge plus learn what to know to do your best.
- March 1, 2027 - This class will help prepare youth for the fair and auction and will teach you things to know to choose the best three birds for your trio.
Please understand that this is a Market project that requires completing a record book and is meant to end in the auctioning off of three chickens. We encourage you to speak with your child so that they understand the requirements of the project.
By signing up for this project:
- Your child(ren) will be required to enroll in the Brevard County 2025-2026 4-H Youth Development Program
- You are indicating the intent of your child(ren) to participate in the auction in the spring
- You agree to provide a coop for your chickens or be a part of the community coop at Wickham Park or the Extension office
- Your child(ren) is agreeing to complete a 4-H Poultry Project Record book
Chick pick-up is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, August 19 or Thursday, August 20 from 2 - 6:30 PM, depending on the arrival of the shipment. Once registered, more information will be provided.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
UF/IFAS Extension - Brevard County, 3695 Lake Drive, Cocoa, United States
USD 40.25
