4-H Chick Chain- During the January 4-H club meetings, we are promoting and passing out applications for one of our 4-H animal projects; the 4-H chick chain. The 4-H chick chain is a project where 4-Hers receive 25 pullets, care for and raise them for approximately 4 months, and bring six back to the chick chain show and sale. After completing the project, each 4-Her is left with 19 chickens to provide them with eggs for the future. Once again this year, we will be getting the Red Star Chicks, these chicks have known for their excellent egg-laying capacity, good nature and health, for years. These chicks are a cross between a Rhode Island Red and White Rock chicken. Due to rising costs of the project, the cost of participation will be $30.00 and the deadline to sign up for the chick chain is February 15th here at the 4-H office.Electric Demonstration Contest- Every January something very shocking happens at the local 4-H club meetings… THE ELECTRICAL DEMONSTRAITON CONTEST! The electrical demonstration contest is a contest where 4-Hers can demonstrate how something electrical works, electrical safety, green or renewable energy; just be safe! Be looking for more information concerning the county electrical demonstration which will be coming up in March. Special thanks to our sponsors of the electrical demonstration contest; MTEMC, who sponsors both the local and county contest as well as provides a scholarship for the county winning 6th and 7th grade demonstration to 4-H Electric Camp held each June at the University of Tennessee.
Horse Enrollment forms Due: If you are interested in participating in the Regional or State 4-H Horse shows this year, a 4-H Horse Enrollment Form must be completed on all horses that plan on being exhibited. Horse Enrollment Forms Can be found at the 4-H office or on the TN 4-H Website at: http://4h.tennessee.edu/forms&materials/index.htm. All Forms must be turned in to the 4-H office by the deadline of March 1st.
Upcoming Events and Activities:
Jan. 23rd – Tennessee 4-H Market Hog Show, TN Livestock Center, MTSU
Jan. 24th – 4-H Honor club meeting, Extension Office, 6:30 p.m.
Jan 29-30 – Woodland 4-H club Meetings
Feb. 6th – Auburntown 4-H club Meetings
Feb. 8th – Eastside 4-H club Meetings
Feb. 12th – Short Mtn. 4-H club Meetings
Feb. 14th and 21st – West Side 4-H club Meetings
Feb. 26th and 28th – Woodland 4-H club Meetings
