Curious how many eggs chickens lay?
Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to a gentleman on the other side. When the chicken asked, “What’s your name?” the gentleman replied, “Bond. James Bond. What’s yours?” The chicken responded, “Ken. Chic Ken.”
Seriously, if you’ve ever pondered the question of which came first, the chicken or the egg, you’ll have the chance to try to discover the answer when you participate in a 4-H poultry project. If chickens aren’t your style, you could try turkeys, ducks, geese, pheasants, pigeons or coturnix (Japanese quail).
Come on! Don’t be a chicken! Be a good egg and give it a try!
Contact
For more information on how to get involved as a youth or volunteer, contact your county MSU Extension office or our 4-H poultry experts.
News
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Tips for bringing baby chicks home
Published on April 12, 2023
Bringing home new chicks can be exciting and here are some tips to make sure your chicks get off to the best start! -
Winter animal care: Tips to keeping your animals healthy and happy during winter months
Published on January 18, 2023
Being prepared during cold, winter weather will help your livestock winter a little easier. -
Estate gift creates lasting 4-H legacy; grows endowment
Published on June 16, 2022
An estate gift from long-time 4-H supporters and alumni George and Deanna House will grow the Founders Fund. -
Michigan identifies first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza; Poultry and bird owners urged to increase biosecurity efforts
Published on February 24, 2022
Currently, there is no public health or food safety concern for Michigan residents. -
Deadly form of influenza found in two Canadian flocks - Poultry beware
Published on January 19, 2022
Detection of this disease s another reminder for everyone who owns poultry to practice strict biosecurity and of major concern for poultry producers along the Atlantic flyway.