- Raise 5 chicks from 2 days old until approximately 4 months old (laying hen breeds)
- Participate in training workshops to learn about chick care, husbandry, general health, housing, handling, and showmanship skills.
- Show their chickens with other program participants in the final WNC 4-H Pullet Project Show.
WNC Pullet Project
(Updated: Jan. 30, 2025, 9:41 a.m.)
This is the 4th year this project has been offered to WNC youth. The program is designed for youth ages 5-18 in Western North Carolina who are interested in raising and showing chicks. The WNC 4-H Pullet Project gives youth the opportunity to: