Questions about 4h

[KaylorFarms]

I'm thinking about getting into 4h and was wondering, do your pets have to be purebred and meet certain requirements? Do they have to be registered?
Thanks in advance

 

[Ninjasquirrel]

You can go on their website and find your local 4H. Once you find it they should have their own chapter website or a number you can call with questions. Rules might vary based on the chapter you join. Most adult volunteers must be at least 18. Thats all I know for certain

 

[A_Fowl_Guy]

I sell birds for our county 4H and we require not only purebreds, but registration with YQCA (http://yqca.org/)
They also must be blood tested or certified to come from a pollorum free NPIP facility.

That’s just for poultry, there are other rules for other livestock. Again, like @Ninjasquirrel said, check with your local extension office.

 

[Birds of a Feather]

Chickens being shown in 4-H should be purebred the breed and variety should be included in the APA’s Standard of Perfection book. (This is the book that most shows judge from.) Hatchery hybrids, breeds not included in the Standard of Perfection, and mixed breeds are often not eligible for most of the awards at shows. This book also contains information about chickens that is useful for showmanship class. Chickens do not have to be registered; if they look like a certain breed, they can be shown as that breed. Frizzles can be shown if they meet the breed and variety requirements of a certain breed.

 

[ChickenChickie13]

I sell birds for our county 4H and we require not only purebreds, but registration with YQCA (http://yqca.org/)
They also must be blood tested or certified to come from a pollorum free NPIP facility.

That’s just for poultry, there are other rules for other livestock. Again, like @Ninjasquirrel said, check with your local extension office.

Ugh!!! I’m so jealous! As a 38 yo, without children, I’ve considered being an advisor. My 4-H years were the BEST memories of my life!! I was a horse girl. But now I’m a crazy chicken lady! (Working my way up to horses Gotta start small. My husband was a city boy! But we live in the country) My sister just asked me the other day if there’s 4-H for adults I said, “Yes. That’s being an advisor, sis.”

Good luck on your 4-H adventure!!!

Chaunté

My first horse Fawn, when I was 12. She was a sweet 22 year ol’ Appy So many fun years we had!

 

[A_Fowl_Guy]

Ugh!!! I’m so jealous! As a 38 yo, without children, I’ve considered being an advisor. My 4-H years were the BEST memories of my life!! I was a horse girl. But now I’m a crazy chicken lady! (Working my way up to horses Gotta start small. My husband was a city boy! But we live in the country) My sister just asked me the other day if there’s 4-H for adults I said, “Yes. That’s being an advisor, sis.”

Good luck on your 4-H adventure!!!

Chaunté

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My first horse Fawn, when I was 12. She was a sweet 22 year ol’ Appy So many fun years we had!

I was a former participant in 4H but now I am an advisor and supplier. I don’t judge but I do love going to the shows. I’m a pig man myself.

Chickens being shown in 4-H should be purebred the breed and variety should be included in the APA’s Standard of Perfection book. (This is the book that most shows judge from.) Hatchery hybrids, breeds not included in the Standard of Perfection, and mixed breeds are often not eligible for most of the awards at shows. This book also contains information about chickens that is useful for showmanship class. Chickens do not have to be registered; if they look like a certain breed, they can be shown as that breed. Frizzles can be shown if they meet the breed and variety requirements of a certain breed.

The registration is required for the participants in some local shows but I have also never heard of a bird being registered.