Defiance County Junior Fair Guidelines for Poultry
Ohio 4-H Poultry Resources
ALL Poultry exhibitors must register their projects and submit the proper paperwork via the link provided. May also get to link from our 4-H App.
Bulk Orders:
- Market Chickens: Requirement for bulk order is back for 2024.
- Market Turkeys: Requirement for bulk order for market turkeys is in place. Order by March 15
CHICKENS: Market
- Possession Date: Bulk order will arive week of July 1
- Exhibitors must order through bulk order at the Extension Office.
- Available Classes: Fryers Pen of 2 (total pen not to exceed 12 lbs)
- Available Classes: Broilers Pen of 2 (total pen 12.1 lbs -15 lbs)
CHICKENS: Pullets, Hens, Fancy
- Possession Date: Must be in possession by April 30th
- Exhibitor must submit proof of purchase (photo of order receipt) and complete proper registration via on-line link below
- Available Classes: Pullets Pen of 2 up to 1 year of age
- Available Classes: Laying Hens pen of 2 over 1 year of age
- Available Classes: Large Fancy under 1 year and Large Fancy over 1 year by gender
- Available Classes: Bantam Fancy under one year and Bantam Fancy over 1 year by gender
TURKEYS: Market
- Market Turkeys: Bulk Orders – Exhibitor will need to contact the Extension Office by March 15th to place order. 419-782-4771
- Available Class: Market Turkey (1 turkey either sex) 18-20 weeks. Minimum weight is 20 lbs.
DUCKS: Market
- Possession Date: May 18
- Recommended Age & Weight: 15-20 weeks Recommended weight 5-12 lbs. Jumbo Pekin ducks are permitted.
- Exhibitors may order market ducks on their own. Exhibitors needing help with ordering ducks or geese may contact Desirae Mack at the Defiance TSC store
- Exhibitor must submit proof of purchase (photo of order receipt) and Complete proper registration via on-line link below
- Available Classes: Market Duck (1 bird of either sex)
DUCKS: Fancy
- Possession Date: June 1
- Exhibitor must submit proof of purchase (photo of order receipt) and complete proper registration via on-line link below
- Available Classes: Bantam Duck (1 bird) shown by gender
- Available Classes: Large Fancy Duck (1 bird) shown by gender
GEESE: Market
- Possession Date: May 18.
- Recommended Age & Weight: 15-20 weeks. Recommended weight 8 – 18 lbs.
- Exhibitors may order market geese on their own. Exhibitors needing help with ordering ducks or geese may contact Desirae Mack at the Defiance TSC store
- Exhibitor must submit proof of purchase (photo of order receipt) and complete proper registration via on-line link below
- Available Classes: Market Goose (1 either sex)
GEESE: Fancy
- Possession Date: June 1
- Exhibitor must submit proof of purchase (photo of order receipt) and complete proper registration via on-line link below
- Available Classes: Fancy Goose ( 1 bird) shown by gender