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

CHICKEN & RABBIT BARN RULES – COVID POLICIES

It is recommended that all entering the barn wear mask and distance themselves for safety purposes.
We are limiting the number of people in the barn to 25 people at a time.
The barn hours will be from 9 am to 5 pm Monday thru Friday.
Saturday and Sunday hours will be posted based on the number of exhibitors that will be doing showmanship, it is possible we will open the barn sooner. The hours for Saturday and Sunday will be posted at check-in on Thursday.
During the chicken judging, we will be blocking off the isle that the judge will be working on to protect the judge and giving the proper distance for safety.

Thanks for your Support!

2020 Winners

Chicken Show Grand Champion – Hailey Constable – Japanese (Bantam), Hands-On 4H

Best In Show

Standard – Hannah McCallum – Colt Country 4H
Commercial – Jeffrey Williams – Colt Country 4H
Water Fowl – Jeremiah Caswell – Happy Homeschoolers 4H

Showmanship

Junior – Reagan Barlow – Ocklawaha Lil Bits 4H
Intermediate – Amer Ohlinger – Lake Weir Middle FFA
Senior – Roberto Zubieta – Carpine 4H

Record Book

Junior – Jacbo Metzgar – Happy Homeschoolers 4H
Intermediate – Zoey Brown – Belleview Middle FFA
Senior – Ruth Taddeo – Belleview Bald Eagles 4H

Skill-A-Thon

Junior – Kate Baxley – Majestic Oaks 4H
Intermediate – Jeremiah Caswell – Happy Homeschoolers 4H
Senior – Hailey Constable – Hands-on 4H

Poster Contest

Junior – Braydon Pruitt – Belleview Bald Eagles 4H
Intermediate – Breanna Lopez – Stars & Stripes 4H
Senior – Hailey Constable – Hands-on 4H

Herdsman Award – Jacqueline Lemanski – Hands-on 4H

High Point – Jeremiah Caswell- Happy Homeschoolers 4H

Resources

Scholarships / Special Awards

Poster Contest Winner

Herdsman Award

High Point Award

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