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youth mentorship program started

Posted: Sun May 07, 2017 3:10 pm
by la-chicken
I love showing poultry.
I love the fact that I always learn something new from other exhibitors and poultry judges.
I love the fact this process makes me a better breeder.

But, where are the youth?
How is this reaching the next group of exhibitors?

Well, CHB decided to start a pilot project that focused on youth.
We are selling 6-8 chicks to a family at a reduced rate.
This is from our own breeding stock. In my case the Buckeye.

Well, today the family will come to the farm and we will start with Chick and Brooding Session. I have chicks from varies hatch dates, this way they will get chicks that meet their needs.

The only expectation from this mentorship is that the youth must enter in our Fall Show. I would love to see a showmanship class....but that will be later.
We just really want to focus on correct Standard Bred Poultry and a variety of breeds. IF CHB can not source the breed they want to work on we promised to work and mentor on the poultry they have...pointing out the difference of a hatchery and Standard Bred Stock and paying close attention to the SOP and why it is so important.

We are also hoping the all the youth in the program can get together and support each other in the years to come. And continue showing the best stock they have.
I think, this is an excellent partnership. I would like to see this grow across the region.

Re: youth mentorship program started

Posted: Sun May 07, 2017 4:26 pm
by Killerbunny
COngratulations on the initiative. Hope it goes well!

Re: youth mentorship program started

Posted: Sun May 07, 2017 4:39 pm
by poultry_admin
That's a great idea!
Keep us in mind if we can help somehow!

Re: youth mentorship program started

Posted: Sun May 07, 2017 5:46 pm
by kenya
Excellent idea! Good for you!

Re: youth mentorship program started

Posted: Sun May 07, 2017 10:39 pm
by Ontario Chick
Brilliant, great way to bring young people to the hobby.

Re: youth mentorship program started

Posted: Mon May 08, 2017 10:18 am
by WLLady
So glad that you have the people around that are interested in a program like that! and the energy to do it!!! Great idea, and great initiative!

Re: youth mentorship program started

Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2017 8:29 pm
by la-chicken
Today was the first group meeting.
The kids were able to flip thru the SOP and ask general poultry questions.
Wow. They were interested. The morning was information and how important the SOP is.
The afternoon was all hands on. Everything from pulling a bird out of a show cage to basic showman ship skills. They did great. Can't wait to see them with their own birds.
Not sure how to add a photo from my phone.

Re: youth mentorship program started

Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2017 8:53 pm
by poultry_admin
la-chicken wrote:
Sun Jun 04, 2017 8:29 pm
Not sure how to add a photo from my phone.

Great program you have for the younglings!!

For posting pics from phone, have a look here. @thegawd did a nice step by step instruction:
viewtopic.php?f=85&t=2594

Re: youth mentorship program started

Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2017 9:56 pm
by la-chicken
Red Deer Alberta
Red Deer Alberta
Not sure how to turn this. But, it gives you an idea.
Great bunch of kids.