FAQ’s

  • Start by locating a club near you with the project you’re interested in! Contact the club leader to join!

    Pima County 4-H clubs

  • Yes there is. The deadline will be posted as soon as we know when it is. Usually it falls around October.

  • Yes! Typically, poultry that is healthy and of good quality are fine to show in 4-H! Exhibitors will bring all kinds of birds from hatchery, feed store, backyard, breeders, and those they have hatched themselves! You will see a range of poultry brought to 4-H. Chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, guinea fowl, and quail are all poultry you’ll likely see here!

    We encourage kids to bring their best birds to shows. However, pigeons are the only poultry not accepted because they are part of their own specific project in Pima County.

  • You can find birds at hatcheries, feed stores and local breeders. If you ever need help finding birds let us know! You can also check out our Bird Finder Page to connect with other 4-H members for birds!

  • Check out these websites for information about taking care of your birds! This list is for your reference. There are a lot of other websites that you can reference.

    Backyard Chickens

    Ducks

    Community Chickens

    Purely Chickens

    My Pet Chicken

  • Poultry exhibitors must attend at least two county-approved events before the Pima County Fair in April. These can be any combination of shows and clinics:

    • Two shows

    • Two clinics

    • Or one show and one clinic

    Approved shows that count toward this requirement, with more information on our Events page, currently include:

    • Apache County Poultry Show

    • Fur and Feather

    • Tucson Fancy Fowl

    • 4-H Stock Show and Round Up

    • More shows may be announced as they are confirmed.

    Proof of attendance is required—please submit a photo showing you were at the event, with your name clearly visible.

    Clinic dates (including Poultry Field Day) will be announced once they are confirmed.

  • Check out these websites for showmanship information, knowledge questions, showmanship moves and more! This list is for your reference. There are a lot of other websites that you can reference.

    Pioneer Chick

    Greenlee 4-H Poultry

    Showmanship Questions

    Poultry diseases

    Youth Exhibition Poultry Association

    Poultry Show Central

  • No, but it is encouraged! Being a member of the ABA and/or APA will give you to opportunity to earn points at any sanctioned shows! The 2025 Pima County Fair was sanctioned and our judges were ABA/APA licensed! So, you'll be able to earn points at our fair as well. Check out the ABA and APA website for information on how to become a member!

  • No! No animals are allowed into the barn at any time!

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