4-H Poultry Contests and Events

State Contest

National Contests

PA Farm Show

Youth Poultry 101, to be held on May 3, 2008.

State Contest Information and Rules:

Poultry Judging Contest*

Egg Cookery and Presentation Contest

Chicken Barbecue and Presentation Contest*

Turkey Barbecue and Presentation Contest*

Avian Bowl*

*State Contest and Expenses for Trip to National 4-H Poultry and Egg Competition sponsored by PennAg Industries Association Poultry Council

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Pennsylvania Representatives to National 4-H Poultry and Egg Conference since 2002

2002	2003	2004	2005
2006	2007

Pennsylvania participation by County in National Poultry and Egg Conference since 2002

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National Events:

National 4-H Poultry and Egg Conference site contains all national contest rules, Avian Bowl study listings, schedules, site information, and the history of past winners in all events at the National Contest.

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Pennsylvania Farm Show Poultry Youth Contest: See the Pa Farm Show Premium book for Rules and more information.

• Youth Poultry Showmanship Classes (Section 8)

Class 6001 – Ages 9-10 (by January 1)

Class 6002 – Ages 11-12 (by January 1)

Class 6003 – Ages 13-14 (by January 1)

Class 6004– Ages 15-16 (by January 1)

Class 6005– Ages 17-18 (by January 1)

• Posters Classes (Section 9) Beginner Level, Ages 8-12 (by January 1) and Advanced Level, Ages 13-18 (by January 1) in each Class

Class A: Science of Poultry : Incubation, diseases, embryology, anatomy (internal, external), research projects, etc.

Class B: Breeds and History of Poultry : Breed traits (comb, plumage types), classes, breeds, history.

Class C: Care of Poultry : Brooding, feeding, housing, management, bio-security, etc.

Class D: Consumption of Poultry : Products, food safety, food preparation, eggs, meat, nutritional information.

• Scrapbooks Classes (Section 10)

Class 6051 – Beginner Level, Ages 8-12 (by January 1)

Class 6052 – Advanced Level, Ages 13-18 (by January 1)

Class 6053– Poultry Club Scrapbook

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