Saving Hatching Eggs

UPDATE!!
I have spoken with a  few of you, and we all would benefit from an extra week before saving our eggs.

Here is the plan: We will meet as decided at the VTC Library on March 10th at 3pm.  We will all start saving eggs that night.  So do not save eggs until after our next meeting. 
The following Saturday, March 17th, bring you eggs to hatch to Mr. Whalen's house(older Mr. Whalen) and we will load the incubator as a group.  Cameras are encouraged for making a 4H presentation out of this.

Poultry Showmanship Rules

Hey everyone!  Here is a link to the Poultry Showmanship rules that they follow at the New England 4H Poultry Show. 

Poultry Showmanship Rules

Pig Breeds to Chose From

Hampshire

Chester White





Poland China spotted



Poland China

Hereford

4H Plans Later in the Year

In 4H we plan to:

• be in the Tunbridge Fair to show pigs and other animals.
• be in the forth of July Parade.
• Get pigs from some where in the Midwest.
• Hatch Chicks and ducklings
• Go on a field trip to Ben&Jerry's.

Next Meeting and Pigs

Our next meeting for the Blue Ribbon 4H Club is Saturday, March 10th. This meeting will be at the VTC library. It will be at 3:00 pm.This meeting if you have any chickens or duck eggs (that have been fertilized) please bring to this meeting. This will start hatching of eggs. Be sure to collect your eggs seven to ten days before this meeting. Before you bring the eggs keep them in a damp, cool, place. Please put them pointy side down. Do not clean them with water. Air dry them please!

You should also be thinking about what breed of pig you want. These are the breeds: Chester white, Hereford, Poland China, Spotted Poland China and Hampshire. We will be getting the pigs in April. Also if you are new to 4H,you should contact Matt Whalen for more information about this 4H group. He would help you with any other questions you might have. this is Matt Whalen's email: vtheritagefarm@yahoo.com

 Thank You!