Chicken

Show / Contest Coordinator

Linda Graham, 352-445-4552

More about the Chicken Show Contest

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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)

Rules

2022 Winners

Chicken Show Grand Champion – Erica Estrada – Bantam – Dunnellon HS FFA

Best In Show

Standard – Milyn Grilliot – Belleview Middle FFA
Commercial – Justin Parker – Colt Country 4H
Water Fowl – Erica Estrada – Dunnellon High FFA

Showmanship

Junior – Angel Mercardo – Romeo Roundup 4H
Intermediate – Reagan Barlow – Ocklawaha Lil Bits 4H
Senior – Erica Estrada – Dunnellon High FFA

Record Book

Junior – Whitney Divine – Country Clover 4H
Intermediate – Milyn Grilliot – Belleview Middle FFA
Senior – Grace Peoples – Vanguard High FFA

Skill-A-Thon

Junior – Olivia Walker – Ocklawaha Lil Bits 4H
Intermediate – Jeremiah Caswell – Happy Homeschoolers 4H
Senior – Roberto Zubieta – North Marion HS FFA

Poster Contest

Junior – Olivia Westgate – Cracker Country 4H
Intermediate – Jeremiah Caswell – Happy Homeschoolers 4H
Senior – Roberto Zubieta – North Marion HS FFA

Herdsman Award –Jeremiah Caswell – Happy Homeschoolers 4H

High Point – Roberto Zubieta – North Marion HS FFA

Resources

Click Here to Enter Online Nov 7-18

Watch Me Grow Record Book (Worksheet)
Skill-a-thon Study Materials
2023 Skillathon Study Guide
Chicken Breeds
2023 Poster Contest Topics:
- Junior: Chicken Body Types
- Intermediate: Chicken Standard Disqualifications
- Senior: List & Describe the characteristics that you would use to do Chicken Breed ID

Chicken Breed ID Contest:
- Exhibitors will look at birds and should be able to identify them.
- Study the chicken breed chart above.
- Study the APA (Amerpoultryassn.com).
- Study comb types:
- You will have to write the following down:
  
  Breed
  
  Class
  
  Variety
  
  Type of comb – you can study the comb types on APA website or on our site

Scholarships / Special Awards

Poster Contest Winner

Herdsman Award

High Point Award

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