The Cumberland County Chick Chain is a poultry project where youth in grades 4th – 12th can receive 16 black sex link chicks to raise on your own. While the Chick Chain is very similar to other 4-H animal projects, requiring time, space, and money, it is inexpensive and “egg-citing.” This 4-H project is designed to teach youth about responsibility and good decision-making. Each selected participant pays a $50 deposit, receives 16 brand new baby pullets (females), and is responsible for feeding, caring, and maintaining records on the pullets from the time they receive them in March until the Chick Chain Show and Sale in August.
Youth will receive the deposit and show premiums if three (3) chicks are brought to the Chick Chain Show and Sale held at the Cumberland County Fair in August. You forfeit your deposit and any premium money if you do not show your pullets.
Chick Chain Details
Premium Fee: $50.00
Students will receive 16 black sex link chickens
Chick Chain is limited to 25 students
Registration required
Students are to bring three (3) chicks to the Sale in August to receive their $50 premium fee back plus possible premiums
