2025 Small Animal Achievement Day
(Includes Pygmy Goats, Rabbits, Pigeons & Poultry)

Saturday, March 29, 2025
8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Fee to participate: $2 per class.
Collins Country -5201 North Dockery Avenue, Clovis

Plan to bring your own animal for the skills portion of the Achievement Test and the special activities (no poultry allowed for 2025, we will still have achievement testing for poultry members). Arrive anytime between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM if you are testing in one species. If you are testing in multiple species, plan to arrive by 9:00 AM.

Pygmy Goat Study Guide:
https://ucanr.edu/sites/4-H-Fresno/Projects/Pygmy_goat/

Rabbit and Poultry Study Guide:
https://ucanr.edu/sites/4-H-Fresno/Fur_-_Feathers_Achievement/

Achievement Test: 4-H Members will have the opportunity to take the Poultry Achievement Test. The study guide for levels one and two can be found at

https://ucanr.edu/sites/4-H-Fresno/Fur_-_Feathers_Achievement/.

Only members will be allowed into the testing area. If the 4-H member needs assistance during the test, there will be someone present to help them. Please plan accordingly during the show day. 

Please view and share the following resources:

Breeds and Housing (from October 2021): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bh3W2KJ_wTs

Buying and Incubating (from December 2021): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0ONyPAEWYA

Nutrition (from February 2022): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Wlg53FbGI8

Predators and Diseases (from April 2022): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8iv7R6OxcY

CDFA vND page  (there is also a Spanish link)

vND resources in Spanish on UCCE poultry website

Poultry Ponderings  (UCCE quarterly newsletter) 
 

Resources provided by Maurice Pitesky, a CE specialist with a focus in poultry at the UCD vet school. 

Resource State 4-H Office:

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM CDFA:
Avian Influenza Updates

Statewide Ban on Poultry & Dairy Cattle Exhibitions FAQ Jan. 2025

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have detected cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in counties throughout California.

Here are links for detailed information about the spread of the virus and biosecurity. Knowledge is power to make informed decisions on the health and potential health risks to
your flock.

https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/ahfss/Animal_Health/Avian_Influenza.html

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-
information/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-2022/2022-hpai-commercial-backyard-flocks

Poultry for the Fresno Fair

Fresno Fair Market Chicken Projects

The Fresno Fair is considering to not have a market poultry show this year. However, orders will still be taken for market chicks.  The deadline for ordering chicks is

pending 2025 info: Monday, June 3, 2024

Please mail orders to the 4-H office, 550 E. Shaw Ave, Suite 210-B, Fresno, 93710. Orders must be filled out completely with member’s name, address, email and a cell phone contact number.  The below distribution date could change so you will need to watch your email or call to verify date and time.

Market Chicken Project

Six chicks at a cost of $5.00 per order of six.

Distribution Date: August 6th, 2024 at 8 AM

Distribution Location: Across the street from the County Ag office at 1720 S. Maple, Fresno

Contact:  Anne Cehrs, 4-H Project Coordinator 559-618-0250 or achers@verizon.net

All checks are made payable to Fresno County 4-H Leaders Council.

  Market chicken order form 2024

Turkey Project for the Fresno Fair

Fresno Fair Market Turkey Projects

We will be taking orders for Market Turkeys this year. Belt Hatchery requires a minimum order of 25 turkeys. You will not be able to choose the sex.  Belt Hatchery may not allow me to pick up the birds, they usually ship them which could result in fatalities, so perhaps order a couple extra. The deadline for orders and payments to be received is-

Pending 2025 info: Friday, May 10, 2024 at 5:00 PM

4-H office, 550 E. Shaw Ave, Suite 210-B, Fresno, 93710

The checks will be held until the 25 minimum order is reached.  If we do not reach that minimum the checks will be returned or voided. Orders must be filled out completely with member’s name, address, email and a cell phone contact number.  The below distribution dates and contact could change so you will need to watch your email or call to verify date and time.

Market Turkey Project

One turkey at a cost of $4 per order of one.

Distribution Date: TBD (Beginning of June)

Distribution Location: TBD

Contact:  Janet Moore :  559-246-2987

All checks are made out to Fresno County 4-H Leaders Council.

turkey order form 2024