Oh, wow, we last did it 3 years ago, because we moved and my older kid aged out and the younger doesn't want to join a new club. I'm afraid I don't remember the name of the usual judge.
But 5 (?)years ago we did have a pro judge from the U of A come out and it seemed like every poultry...
ROFL, my kids were last in 4H in Izard County, Arkansas, so I guarantee you, I am not.
;) I wish you the best of luck in your project and will be rooting for you!
I'd double check - actually especially if there are specific breeds listed. Many meat classes are judged on how well the birds are raised, and they restrict them to specific breeds and sometimes even specific hatcheries (like, "whiting farms") specifically to prevent someone coming in with...
Looks like a really fun project! Just a quick word from a former 4H leader though - you're going to want to check to make sure that she can show mixed breeds. This does not always depend on the club, many places it depends on the judge and occasionally on the sponsors or venue. And often, even...