Kids interested in showing chickens-- where to start?

[cozycritters]

My (quite young) sons were smitten by the chicken exhibit at the local fair and are interested in showing chickens. I wouldn't even know where to begin! So, tips? Should I just try to talk them out of it?

 

[Southern Chickens]

Don't talk the out of it. I would try your local 4H office.

http://4-h.org/b/Pages/Layouts/GroupPagecdde.html?SiteId=2843&PersistentTheme=4H

 

[paddock36]

I agree that 4-H is a way to go. I have two boys ages 14 and 9. They just recently joined 4-H and are looking forward to showing chickens, rabbits, and thier dogs. Also depending on their ages FFA would be another alternative.

 

[Huny]

CloverBuds in 4-H is for 5 (Kindergarten) to 8 year olds. But even poultry shows has showmanship open for any age. There was a 4 year old at the last national show I went to that had this bantam cochin that kept falling asleep in her arms. It was so cute!

 

[cozycritters]

My boys are currently 4 and 2-- so I think they might have to wait

 

[Spires6]

Kids under 8 can show for fun at our fair. We also have a local fun show for kids of any age. My kids showed for the first time this weekend at a fun show.