4-H Chick Chain

What We Are About

We are doing things a little different than in years past.  We are still offering to help members obtain birds to use as project animals, but there is no requirement to return any birds for a sale! Members are however, encouraged to participate in the county poultry show. Participants may order 12 or 24 pullets for their poultry project. (Black Sex Link, Red Sex Link, Barred Rock, Rhode Island Reds or Orpington birds) 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 21, 2025. Call or email for more details.