4-H Poultry Project Quick Reference Guide

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Estimated Timeline: 50 days to 1 year (longer for any production-based breeding project).

Estimated Cost: $50 to $1,000-plus.

Estimated Space Requirement: 2-3 sq. ft. pen space plus run space for layers.

Estimated Production Outcome: 9 lbs. live weight = 6.3 lbs. hot carcass weight (HCW) = $12 retail value/broiler.

1 egg/hen/day = $.167 retail/egg = $2/dozen (more value available for niche markets).

Estimated Youth Outcome: Goal setting, recording keeping, critical thinking, decision making, communication, responsibility, marketable skills, self-discipline, leadership.

Broilers

Short-term project.
Cobb or Ross genetic lines.
Shown in pens of three (at least 9 lbs.).
Pens can be made up of all males or all females.
Will require health papers.
Low-cost livestock project.
Raised for meat.

Exhibition Poultry

Longest-term poultry project.
Two classification types: Standard and bantam.
Males and females exhibited.
Breed association registration papers required.
Will require health papers.
Low-cost livestock project.
Raised for eggs and breeding.
Easily accessible for urban youth.

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