WHO: Any 4th-12th grade 4-H member (grade as of January 1 of current year)
WHAT: Students can select either 10 Easter Eggers or 10 Buff Orpingtons (your choice). Due to the limited availability of chicks, participation will be limited to the first 30 students who sign up. Only one set of 10 chicks can be purchased per student.
REGISTRATION: Registration will be open February 2-13, 2026. Applications will be accepted on a first come, first served basis to the first 30 students. Please click the button below to register and pay. All communication will be done by email or text. Please be sure to provide a valid email address and cell number when registering.
COST: $40 for 10 chicks – Students can select either Easter Eggers or Buff Orpingtons.
PREP MEETING: First-time participants MUST attend a preparation meeting on February 17 at 6:00 p.m. at the Fairgrounds in Evensville located at 290 Harold Robbins Lane, Evensville, TN.
HOW IT WORKS: Day old baby chicks should arrive sometime in March. In August, students will select their three best pullets and bring them to the fair for judging. All chickens entered into the show will be sold, with proceeds being returned to the 4-H member. In addition to the auction money, 4-Hers will also receive cash awards. Plaques will be awarded to Grand & Reserve of Breed and Best of Show. Ribbons will be awarded to blue & red ribbon pens.
PLEASE NOTE: All applicants MUST participate in the 4-H Poultry Show & Sale on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at the Rhea County Fair. Failure to participate will result in the forfeiture of ordering chicks next year.
A WORD OF CAUTION!: You should provide your chicks with shelter and water and feed them a balanced ration. If fed properly, each pullet will eat roughly 20 pounds of feed from the time you receive them until the day of the show. Please understand the costs associated with the project before signing up. Please do not register for chickens if you can not meet all requirements.
