Chick Chain Project

The Florida 4‑H Chicken Chain Project is open to all members ages 5–18.

In Chick Chain, kids get the exciting chance to raise baby chicks into healthy, productive hens. Along the way, they’ll learn responsibility, how to care for animals, biosecurity, record keeping, and communication skills. Each participant registers their project and raises their chicks for 21 weeks. They’ll join workshops to practice caring for their chickens, showing hens, and completing project books. At the end, everyone comes together for a fun fall show to celebrate their hard work!

Each participant will receive six chicks to raise and show. The chicks usually arrive in April, and kids can even choose their favorite breed.

Before the chicks come home, parents attend a required orientation meeting. At this meeting, families learn everything they need to know—like how to keep records, build a brooder and coop, and care for the chicks.

Anyone who wants to join should register with Mrs. Abbey at the UF/IFAS Taylor County Extension Office