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Poultry

Poultry

Explore the poultry industry, including turkeys, chickens, ducks, geese, pheasants, guinea hens, pigeons or quail. Learn about species and breeds, eggs, feather features, health, feeding, handling, washing, managing a flock, ethics, showing and careers.

Here's What You Can Learn . . . .

  • Learn the different types of birds and what they’re used for
  • Identify different breeds
  • Locate and name parts of a bird
  • Learn proper feeding techniques
  • Learn about poultry conformation
  • Explore chicken eggs
  • Identify feather patterns
  • Analyze poultry feed
  • Learn poultry showing basics

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Contact Us

Wyoming State 4-H Office

1000 E. University Ave. Dept. 3354

Laramie, WY 82071

Phone: (307)766-5170

Fax: (307)766-3998

Email: 4h@uwyo.edu

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