4-H Chick Chain

What We Are About

We are going back to more simpler times.  We are still offering to help members obtain birds to use as project animals, but raising your own birds or purchasing other breeds not offered is okay. And we are going back to an auction system! Members are encouraged to participate in the county poultry chick chain program if that fits. Participants may order 12 or 24 pullets for their poultry project. Black Sex Link, Red Sex Link and Barred Rock birds will be the only offerings through the 4-H office in 2026. A $50 fee per 12 pullets is required. 

Our Goal

The goal of the CC program is to create a more responsible citizen by giving youth opportunities to develop and foster a relationship and bond with another living organism that are totally dependent upon them for their everyday needs.

How To Get Involved

Please complete the application found on this page and submit it with payment either by mail or in person to the UT/TSU Extension Blount County office by December 16, 2024. If the link becomes broken and fails to work, an application may be obtained by sending an email to James McMillion at jmcmilli@utk.edu.

Project Group Meeting

Anyone interested in raising poultry or the poultry industry as a whole is invited to participate in the 4-H Poultry Project Group and to join the 4-H Poultry Judging team. Meetings will be held monthly at the 4-H Office at (1219 McArthur Rd., Maryville. Topics include proper feeding, egg production/business, show stock and future applications. The first meeting is slated for January 12, 2026. Call or email for more details.