Sheep and swine dairy record sheet crafts record sheet photography rabbit record sheet poultry record. For a brief description of each 4 h project, please see the list of california 4 h projects pdf. Beginning of project attach photos of the beginning of your project below project chickens. The purpose of 4h record keeping is to teach how to keep records, which is an important life skill.
Star rank 4 h member must be currently enrolled in the 4 h youth development program. Then begin recording all of the relevant information on your animal in your record book on a monthly basis. Wh t i l i d h t hi itwhat is cleaning and how to achieve it on a f. Weakley county 4h poultry record book ut extension. You start your record book at the beginning of the 4h year and keep all your expenses and receipts during the year. Fill in information under dayold chicks started on page 5 when you purchase or start baby chicks. Exhibitors entering two poultry market project areas must complete pages 2 and 3 for each project area.
If this is not available, you will need to act as the leader or helper. Record what you learn in your 4 h project folder and share it in a 4 h meeting. Record keeping is extremely important to successful poultry production. See more ideas about poultry, poultry diseases and chickens backyard. This project can help you take better care of your birds through the. New jersey 4h bird and poultry project record book p. At the end of the 4h year, when your record book is complete, your 4h club leader will probably ask to see this record. At the end of the pullet growing project, the expenses and receipts are to be transferred to pullet growing financial statement. My 4h bird and poultry project record book cornell cooperative. In the exhibition division, we will not, under any circumstances accept cross breeds or any birds that are not admitted to the american standard of perfection or the american bantam standard published by the american poultry association in the exhibition department of the show. I hereby certify that i kept and prepared the following records for submission to the 4 h office. If you have questions regarding this record book, please contact your tax professional for assistance. Light their spark flex their brain 4h youth development. It is a great opportunity to get together with 4hers from all over the country and show what you have learn.
The following information is about poultry project report. Market livestock programs enable youth to gain skills in. The good things that come from participating in 4 h livestock projects. Begin to keep your record book as soon as you begin your project. Keeping records of 4 h projects could help you when you apply for college scholarships too. Below is the recommended number of pages to print for ranches with up to 12 pastures or fields and up to 100 cows. Nicole sciubba, 4 h poultry leader from delaware county, received the 2019 carolyn blum memorial pennsylvania poultry youth service award at the annual youth poultry 101 conference on april 27 at penn states university park campus. Stutsman county 4 h poultry record book name club age years in project date project started parents name address north dakota state university does not discriminate on. It will help you set goals for the project year, record your accomplishments, and provide a place to keep important records. Why is it important you keep a record of your 4 h activities.
All forms should be legible, whether handwritten or typed. Some counties may choose to add additional pages to the record book for local purposes. And its possible to build, manage and maintain your own affordable household egg production unit on a small scale. This record book is designed to keep a record of your poultry project if you start with dayold chicks and raise them to broiler age 810 weeks or to laying age 2024 weeks.
Poultry project and record book from ohio 4h with images. Caring for and raising chickens responsibly and humanely. This project, brooding and rearing of chicks, should help the 4 h member to. In kenton county, record books are required for participation in 4 h categories at the county fair. The following record keeping forms can help you keep a record of your activities. Are you interested in raising chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, or guineas. Essay should be no less than one page and no more than three pages. You only need to complete the pages relevant to your project animal. A record book contest will be conducted at the conclusion of the project. The pdf files you can type directly in the form, then save to your computer andor print the document for your record book. Keeping a record book is an important part of the project. New jersey 4 h bird and poultry project record book p.
The wing has various types of feathers that are not easily identified in the standing bird. Layer record sheet photocopy this page for record keeping. Whenever you begin a record keeping system, you must learn about the information requested on each form. Learning all your parts for showmanship is important. Appendix including project goals and optional forms. Record books provide connectivity for various parts of any 4 h project. Poultry record books must be submitted to the superintendent by noon on tuesday of fair in order to participate in the livestock sale. Sheet grade 5 sewing record sheet grade 6 sewing record sheet grade 79 sewing record sheet grade 1012 weather record sheet farm model display record sheet horseless horse manual computer. Visit 4 h youth and check their projects throughout the year. Keeping chickens, raising chickens, chicken anatomy, farm online, chicken breeds. The various units address topics related to brooding, feeding and general care of chicks. Financial decisionsbefore creating a budget or making important and costly financial decisions, records need to be analyzed.
Notes called the 10 saddle and the 10 cushion on the female. Mar 9, 2015 poultry project and record book from ohio 4 h stay safe and healthy. The 4 h poultry project can be and usually is financially profitable for a boy or girl. This project can help you take better care of your birds through the experience of feeding, watering, and monitoring your animals health. If you have already signed up for this 4 h project, come on in and get started. This record book is for all levels of the 4h poultry project. Record book guidelines this is a recommended order of how your record book should look and pages you should have included. Apr, 2015 eggs provide a valuable yet affordable source of highquality protein and vitamins for normal growth, especially in children.
Record keeping is an ongoing process that does not end when the 4h year ends. The rutherford county 4h poultry record book is for 4h members who wish to be recognized in peer competition for. Develop a love for animals and a humane attitude toward them while experiencing the pride and responsibility of ownership of an animal. The countybased chick chain program gives youth the opportunity to get hands on with chickens and learn about animal agriculture. This form provides space for daily egg, feed consumption and cost records. What is segregation and traffic control and how to achievewhat is segregation and traffic control and how to achieve it on a farm. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. Horse project record book 2020 horse clover sprouts project record book 2020 poultry project record book 2020 poultry clover sprouts project record book 2020 shooting sports archery record book. Each pasture or fields should have a set of four record sheets. A sample record sheet is given so that you can know accurately how your flock is performing. Many people feel that only men and women trained in the field of poultry production are qualified to supervise 4 h poultry projects. Poultry record books must be submitted to the superintendent by 5pm on monday of fair in order to participate in the livestock sale. Documents and settingsrobinmy documents4hchickchain4h poultry record bookhouston county poultry show4h leader. Prevention and control of poultry diseases for better farm.
Extension programs are available to all without discrimination. Stutsman county 4h poultry record book name club age years in project date project started parents name address north dakota state university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin. The michigan 4h animal market project record books provided. Insert all member handouts and activity sheets in the 4h record book after this poultry member guide and annual report. As you practice for the show, have someone watch you and check each step.
Fill in the cover page, poultry project agreement, and the drug statement on page 2. Value of poultry meat and eggs in human nutrition and how to grade eggs. The weakley county 4 h poultry record book is for 4 h members who wish to be recognized in peer competition for outstanding project work. Mar 9, 2015 poultry project and record book from ohio 4 h. Layer record sheet photocopy this page for record keeping batch. Those wishing to raise poultry exclusively as pets are encouraged to enroll in the 4h small pets project. Ut institute of agriculture animal science animal science youth programs 4 h publications. Page 5 provides a record of the meats used during a. Add photographs, pictures, newspaper and magazine articles on you, your club, your project type and 4h. Poultry project and record book osu extension publications.
Feeding decisions records are useful in deciding what types of feed rations, the quantity of feed rations, and the effectiveness of a specific feed. You should aim to complete at least one project book each 4 h year. Fill in figures under beginning of record at top of page 5. Because, by recording your activities you can remember all the fun youve had so far, and set future goals. Mortality death of birds every day a record should be taken of any birds that did not survive. Remember records are no better than what you put into them. This information is helpful in applying for 4 h awards and scholarships. Activities include parts identification, species and breeds, selection, exploring an egg, feather features, cooking eggs, feeding, handling, washing and showing. Each time you sell or use on the farm any eggs, chickens, manure, etc. Youth are encouraged to select from a variety of alternatives to meet their individual record keeping needs and learning styles. Beginning of project attach photos of the beginning of your project below. California 4 h record book manual 2008 4 h star ranking required for star rank numbers contained within parenthesis are included in the total category number not an extra requirement. Poultry project report cost and profits agri farming.
Alternate poultry care and feed record book ffa members official 4 h market livestock beef or swine care and feed record book. The following 4 h project sheets are designed to help 4 h volunteers determine meaningful content and lead youth in handson activities. I understand that this is a completed poultry project record book as required. It will help you set goals for the project year, record your accomplishments, and provide a place to keep important records on your. Farms dont exist without consumers, so please take the time to get to know the farmers in your community and support their efforts to keep chatham county green. Growing small farms is also on twitter and facebook. Your 4 h records present a picture of your growth and development as a 4 h member. It is important to keep your record book up to date, so that. Insert photos of your poultry project here birds and housing. Sale of poultry and eggs page 8 date description quantity sold to eggs chickens. In addition to completing this record book, keep all receipts and supporting documents for both income and expenses. Best management practices used on farms and industry.
Your record book will be important to you for many years. The poultry committee has a copy of the poultry leaders notebook you may wish to use. By keeping your record uptodate you will be able to see how much progress you make as you set goals and work to accomplish them. Poultrymen can serve as leaders, but if not leaders, they are excellent sources of subject matter information. Nicole sciubba, 4h poultry leader from delaware county, received the 2019 carolyn blum memorial pennsylvania poultry youth service award at the annual youth poultry 101 conference on april 27 at penn states university park campus. As you add more projects, your record book tracks your progress. Michigan 4h market animal project record book canr. This activity sheet has given you the opportunity to explore things you need to know so you can be responsible for your animal. These instructions are to help in the completion of the record. The 11 tail area has different types of feathers depending on the sex of the bird.
The site has since grown to over 500 pages and receives over 25,000 visitors each month. Feb 24, 2016 different record keeping forms used in poultry production. The tennessee 4 h livestock program offers many opportunities for 4hers to learn about poultry production. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. It is essential that you keep good records of feed consumed, eggs produced, bird deaths and removal of sick hens and non layers. The virginia 4 h poultry program has 2 primary purposes. Tour a poultry farm attend a poultry show and observe the judge and their techniques. At the beginning of the 4 h year you should select oneseveral of your animals to be your 4 h project animals for the year. Other 4 h poultry activities 4 h chick chain 4 h speech 4 h demonstrations fair exhibits additional resources responsibility is an important part of the poultry project. By signing below, i am stating that i have completed this record book myself and. Poultry animals may also be retained or sold as breeding stock. Make sure to keep old record books, as they come in handy when you are applying for scholarships and awards as a senior 4 h member. Record books virginia cooperative extension virginia tech. Alternate market livestock beef or swine care and feed record book ffa members official 4 h rabbit care and feed record book.
The weakley county 4h poultry record book is for 4h members who wish to be recognized in peer competition for. Rabbit project record book cornell cooperative extension. These books help identify the areas youve been working on all year long. The program will help you learn about chickens from the egg to the table. After completion, show this page to your 4h leader for. Expenses and receipts should be recorded on this page star ting at the time you get your chicks.
Keep this record as part of your personal 4 h records. It is always held at the kentucky fair and exposition center in louisville. The first is to assist and strengthen the cooperative extension services total efforts to provide boys and girls with useful learning experiences and opportunities which will develop desirable leadership talents, character, and citizenship traits. It is important to keep your record book up to date monthly. The award recognizes adults who have given outstanding service to youth poultry programs in pennsylvania. You better study about poultry business by visiting nearbylocal poultry farms. The virginia 4 h foundation is spearheading the advancement of the virginia 4 h youth livestock programs endowment. The first thing you should do is study this record book carefully. It can be used for both the standard and the bantam breeds. Farm planning and recordkeeping nc state extension. The national 4 h poultry and egg conference is held every year the week before thanksgiving. Records books are an important part of your experience with 4 h. Be certain to include the current rubric project record book and story rubric used for grading record books and the categories to be judged. The 4 h poultry program is part of the animal science project.
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