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Young people who wish to exhibit their poultry projects at the Southeastern Youth Fair must document the progress of their chickens and describe what they learned by keeping their record book. The judge looks for birds with proper body conformation, sexual maturity, and healthy plumage condition and skin color. The completed record book, detailing the work done on this project must be turned in with the birds in order for the exhibitor Chicken to compete in this show.
Is my child eligible? Any student older than 8 years of age and up, who attends the mandatory meeting and pays entry fee may enter this contest. Student must be a member of a 4H club or FFA chapter, and live in Marion County or attend a Marion County school.
Students age 5-7 can also enter in the “Watch Me Grow” category.
How much does it cost? $3 per head ($15 maximum)
2025 Winners
Chicken Show Grand Champion – Jeremiah Caswell – Old English Game – Happy Homeschoolers 4H
Best In Show
- Standard – Olivia Marks – Colt Country 4H
- Commercial – Jeffery Williams – Colt Country 4H
- Water Fowl – Aiden Williams – Colt Country 4H
Showmanship
- Junior – Sawyer Brown – Country Clovers 4H
- Intermediate – Olivia Walker – Southern Roots 4H
- Senior – Erica Estrada – Dunnellon High FFA
Record Book
- Junior – Reagan McCazzio – Lucky Learners 4H
- Intermediate – Olivia Marks – Colt Country 4H
- Senior – Grace Trafford – Ocklawaha Lil Bits 4H
Skill-A-Thon
- Junior – Charlotte Vinyard – Ocklawaha Lil Bits 4H
- Intermediate – Olivia Walker – Southern Roots 4H
- Senior – Jeremiah Caswell – Happy Homeschoolers 4H
Poster Contest
- Junior – Sawyer Brown – Country Clovers 4H
- Intermediate – Olivia Walker – Southern Roots 4H
- Senior – Breanna Lopez – Stars & Stripes 4H
Herdsman Award –Jacob Metzgar – Happy Homeschoolers 4H
High Point – Jeremiah Caswell – Happy Homeschoolers 4H
Resources
Watch Me Grow Record Book (Worksheet)
2025 Skillathon Study Guide
Chicken Breeds
2025 Poster Contest Topics:
- SEE RULES!
Chicken Breed ID Contest:
- Exhibitors will look at birds and should be able to identify them.
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Study the chicken breed chart above.
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Study the APA (Amerpoultryassn.com).
Study comb types:
Comb Types 1
Comb Types 2
Comb Types 3
You will have to write the following down:
Scholarships / Special Awards
Poster Contest Winner
Herdsman Award
High Point Award
Rules
Thank You Chicken
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