Central region 4-H poultry workshop

Event information

Date

Saturday, April 27, 2024

Add to Calendar 2024-04-27 09:30:08 2024-04-27 12:30:00 Central region 4-H poultry workshop All central region 4-H poultry project members are invited to a workshop with poultry and pigeon instructors Mike Kutzke and Shane Smeby of Crow River Quail Farm.With a mix of lecture and audience participation, you will learn showmanship tips and what to expect during the judging process. You will learn more about Coturnix quail, a great dual-purpose poultry option because they don't require much space, are relatively quiet and reach maturity very quickly. Crow River Quail Farm will give an introduction to raising quail, where you will learn about the different types of quail and the basics of raising them. You will see examples of the equipment and supplies needed and newly hatched quail chicks you can hold. This workshop will also cover pigeons/doves, chickens, ducks, geese and turkeys. Birds will be provided. Mayer Community Center Mayer Community Center Mayer Community Center America/Chicago public

Time

9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Central time

Location

Mayer Community Center
1413 Bluejay Ave N
Mayer, MN 55360

Contact

Devarati Bhattacharya, Extension educator
devarati@umn.edu

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All central region 4-H poultry project members are invited to a workshop with poultry and pigeon instructors Mike Kutzke and Shane Smeby of Crow River Quail Farm.

With a mix of lecture and audience participation, you will learn showmanship tips and what to expect during the judging process.

You will learn more about Coturnix quail, a great dual-purpose poultry option because they don't require much space, are relatively quiet and reach maturity very quickly. Crow River Quail Farm will give an introduction to raising quail, where you will learn about the different types of quail and the basics of raising them. You will see examples of the equipment and supplies needed and newly hatched quail chicks you can hold.

This workshop will also cover pigeons/doves, chickens, ducks, geese and turkeys.

Birds will be provided.

Audience

All 4-H youth in central region

Cost

Free

Registration

For assistance, refer to the event registration guide or contact your local Extension educator.

Accessibility

University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services, and activities. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, contact Devarati Bhattacharya two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.