4-H Livestock

Beef & Dairy Cattle, Sheep, Goat, and Swine

Contact: Anthony Tuggle, County Director

Participants will learn how to provide proper care and training for beef cattle, dairy cattle, sheep, goat, and swine.  We have a livestock show during the summer where 4-H’ers can show off all that they have learned. You do not have to own an animal to be a member of this group. 4-H members must attend at least three meetings in order to exhibit project animals at regional and state shows.

Meetings are held 6:15pm to 7pm on the following Dates and Buildings at Lane Agri Park

• October 14, 2024 – Community Center Bldg.
• December 9, 2024 – Community Center Bldg.
• January 13, 2025 – Community Center Bldg.
• March 10, 2025 – Community Center Bldg.
• May 12, 2025 – Community Center Bldg.

Poultry Club

Contact: Michael Shirley, 4-H Volunteer- boroviewfarm@gmail.com

Learn all about chickens! In the Poultry project, students learn about selection, evaluation, nutrition, healthcare, reproduction, marketing and more while developing important life skills like responsibility, hard work, decision making, communication, and critical thinking.

Michael Shirley, 4-H Volunteer, will be heading up the Poultry Club this year. All meetings will begin at 6:30 pm in the garage of Family Pet Health. Enter into the garage under the red “ANIMAL HOSPITAL” sign. Family Pet Health address is 3907 Richard Reeves Dr, Murfreesboro, TN 37127.

October 1

November 12

December 10

January 14

February 11

March 11

April 8

July 8

4-H Chick Chain-Participants in the 4-H Chick Chain receive baby chicks during Spring Break. They are responsible for caring for the chicks until they bring their best five birds back for the 4-H Poultry Show and Sale, usually in August. The money raised from the sale is divided up and given back to the participants (as long as they meet all requirements). They also get to keep the rest of their chickens at home. There is a fee for this group.  We will accept applications until the end of February or until the group is full. Applications are available at the Poultry Club meetings or click here to order your chicks.

Ameraucana chicks won the vote for 2025!

All chicks will be vaccinated for Marek’s Disease.