4-H Chick Chain -- Hamblen County

4-H Poultry Project (Chick Chain)

6 Delaware Pullets        $20
12 Delaware Pullets      $35
6 Black Austalorp Pullets      $20
12 Black Austalorp Pullets    $35

What do my chicks/pullets need? 
Chicks/pullets are 1-3 days old at pick-up. They will need a nesting box and brooder lamp. They will need a feeder and waterer. As they get older and can move outside, they will need a chicken coop or other area to be kept safe from predators.
 
What does it cost?  There are multiple costs to the chick chain.
1. Purchase cost -$20 for 6 chicks or $35 for 12 chicks/pullets
2. Equipment costs –Vary based on the items used
3. Feed costs –Vary based on the feeds being fed. One chick/pullet will consume an average 25 lbs of feed during the time you receive them and the county show and sale.

What are the requirements?
You should provide your chicks/pullets with shelter, water and feed them a balanced ration.  You should also keep good records of the project until the chicks/pullets are sold. At the end of the project, you will bring 3 pullets (if you purchased 6) or 6 pullets (if you purchased 12) to the Hamblen County 4-H Poultry Show at the Hamblen County Great Smoky Mountains Fair on July 12. After participation in the show, you will receive premium money for showing and completion of your project book.

REGISTRATION FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
For questions, please contact Mannie Bedwell at ebedwell@utk.edu or Ronda Southerland at rsouthe1@utk.edu.