First-year 4-H member gears up for poultry show

Luke Fisher, 10, has watched his siblings participate in 4-H activities, and this past year he has been able to join in on the fun.

He said one activity he has been looking forward to is the Poultry Project. The project aims to teach young people management practices to grow and raise chickens. However, Luke went in as a natural since he has been around chicken raising since the age of two. 

Now that the chickens are no longer newly hatched chicks, Luke is responsible for keeping the chicken’s outdoor area clean, ensuring they have food and fresh water as well as keeping track of a logbook. He said his favorite part though is spending time with the chickens. 

While Luke continues to raise the chickens, he’s also gearing up for the East Alabama 4-H Poultry Show at the Lee County Fairgrounds Oct. 4. Luke plans to show his chickens there in hopes of winning first or second place. 

The Poultry Project began in February this year through Tallapoosa County 4-H. For more information about 4-H, individuals can contact the Tallapoosa County Extension Office at 256-825-1050 or follow its Facebook page.