Chick Days
Chick Days is an annual educational event for small and back-yard poultry producers and youth to learn more about the poultry industry. The event is open to both youth (Ages 7-18) and adults (ages 19 and up).
9:00 am –
2:00 pm
Animal Science Complex
Target Audiences:
3940 Fair St
Lincoln NE 68503
Lincoln NE 68503
Additional Info: Event Registration (Lunch Included): $20.00 (youth ); $30 Adult
Registration is due March 15, 2025
Registration is due March 15, 2025
Contact:
Sheila Purdum, (402) 472-6451, spurdum2@unl.edu
The 2025 Chick Days event will feature speakers on the following topics:
Waterfowl Management—Cole Meador, Assistant Extension Educator, Saunders County
Essentials of Composting for Small Flock Poultry Waste Management—Ashley Bigge, Extension Educator, Penn State University
Breeding for Show and Showing in Open Classes—Brett Kreifels, Extension Educator, Douglas-Sarpy Counties
Preparing and Delivering Knock-Out Reasons—Sarah Vos, University of Nebraska Horse Judging Team coach/Graduate Student
There will also be competitions in: Poultry Quiz Bowl (Youth and Adult/Youth Mixed Divisions), Egg Art (Adult and Youth Divisions), Poultry Photography (Adult and Youth Divisions).
Waterfowl Management—Cole Meador, Assistant Extension Educator, Saunders County
Essentials of Composting for Small Flock Poultry Waste Management—Ashley Bigge, Extension Educator, Penn State University
Breeding for Show and Showing in Open Classes—Brett Kreifels, Extension Educator, Douglas-Sarpy Counties
Preparing and Delivering Knock-Out Reasons—Sarah Vos, University of Nebraska Horse Judging Team coach/Graduate Student
There will also be competitions in: Poultry Quiz Bowl (Youth and Adult/Youth Mixed Divisions), Egg Art (Adult and Youth Divisions), Poultry Photography (Adult and Youth Divisions).
https://animalscience.unl.edu/extension-outreach/poultry/chick-days/
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This event originated in Animal Science.