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Poultry & Fowl

Species Point of Contact

Vacant

Registration Date
June 25, 2026
Species
Possession Date
Age @ Fair / DOB
Minimum Weight
(per bird)
Maximum Weight
(per bird)
Chickens:
Broiler/Fryer
July 1
49 Days (7 Wks)
3.5 lbs.
Pen of 3 - Same Sex
6.0 lbs.
Pen of 3 - Same Sex
Chickens:
Roaster
12 Weeks
June 21
6.01 lbs.
Pen of 3 - Same Sex
No Max
Pen of 3 - Same Sex
Ducks
May 18
6 lbs.
Pen of 2
12 - 24 Weeks
No Max
Pen of 2
Turkeys - Hens
Hatched Feb. 17 or Later
April 16
15 lbs.
Pen of 2
No Max
Pen of 2
Turkeys - Toms
20 lbs.
Pen of 2
No Max
Pen of 2
12 lbs.
Pen of 2
No Max
Pen of 2
Geese
Hatched Feb. 17 or Later
15 - 24 Weeks
April 16
May 1

2026 Poultry Registration

2026 Poultry Policies & Procedures
2026 Poultry Health Form
Cloverbud Record Book
4-H Member Record Book

Important Dates & Information

Poultry & Fowl Resources

Poultry 4-H Showmanship

Show Poultry

Poultry 4-H Leaders Guide

Leaders Guide

Poultry Organizations

Find Organization
4-H Poultry Snapshot
Avian Influenza Information

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