Exciting Poultry Workshops Coming Your Way!
Get ready to spread your wings and dive into the wonderful world of poultry with our upcoming series of workshops! Whether you're a seasoned breeder or just starting out, there's something for everyone to cluck about. Join us for an egg-citing journey filled with knowledge, fun, and feathered friends! Currituck County 4-H is hosting three workshops for youth ages 5-18 wanting to learn more about the fascinating world of chickens. Here's what you can look forward to in the coming months:
Beginner's Basics and Basic Care-June 13, 2024 : Perfect for newcomers and experienced poultry enthusiasts alike, this workshop will cover everything from selecting the right breed, basic care and nutrition, and housing tips. This workshop is open to all youth interested in raising chickens and parents are welcome and encouraged to attend this workshop. https://2024basiccareofchicks.eventbrite.com
Egg-cellent Egg Production for Backyard Birds-July 9, 2024: Learn the secrets to maximizing egg production- from nutrition and health to optimal laying conditions. If you are interested in egg production-either for personal use or for an entrepreneurial opportunity join us for this informative workshop. https://2024backyardflocksy4H.eventbrite.com
Showmanship Tips, Tricks and Techniques- August 27, 2024: Learn all the techniques and methods to get both your bird and yourself “Show Ready”. Showmanship requires attention to detail, proper dress and specific knowledge and skills to effectively interact with the judges. Youth will be in the know and ready to show after participating in this workshop. https://2024poultryshowmanship.eventbrite.com
The Show: Put your best bird forward in our poultry showmanship event! Show off your prized poultry and yourself and compete for top honors in the Currituck County 4-H Poultry Show, September 27, 2024. Registration and additional information can be found at 2024poultryshow4-H.eventbrite.com
All youth participants for this poultry workshop series must be fully enrolled in NC 4-H for the 2024 Program year. This can be completed at https://v2.4honline.com/
For more information on Poultry Program activities please contact Stephanie Minton at slminton@ncsu.edu or Sherry Fisclschweiger at slfischl@ncsu.edu or by calling 252-232-2262. Visit currituck.ces.ncsu.edu to get up to date information about poultry programs being offered by Currituck County 4-H and NC Cooperative Extension.
4-H is North Carolina’s largest youth development organization, equipping more than 263,000 young people each year with the skills to succeed and improve the world around them. 4-H programs and camps encourage young people to “learn by doing,” helping them to develop into active, contributing citizens. NC State Extension and the Cooperative Extension Program at N.C. A&T State University coordinate 4-H programs statewide.
NC State University and N.C. A&T State University commit themselves to positive action to secure equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, political beliefs, family and marital status, sex, age, veteran status, sexual identity, genetic information or disability. NC State, N.C. A&T, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local governments cooperating.
