Egg Judging Contest

Egg Judging Contest

This contest is open to any 4-H member in the North Central District currently raising laying hens. The contest will be held on June 16, 2026.

Registration is not currently open. Check back in March 2026 or email Sara Drake to be notified when registration opens.

Registration deadline is May 1, 2026.

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Egg Grading Contest Rules:

Participants may enter one half dozen eggs from their NCD 4-H Poultry Show hens from any year. (One entry per participant.)

Eggs will be judged based on the following criteria:
- - Weight (per ½ dozen)
    - - PeeWee (7.5-9 oz), Small (9-<10.5 oz), Medium (10.5-<12 oz), Large (12-<13.5 oz), Xtra Large (13.5-<15 oz), Jumbo (over 15 oz)
        Participants will need to indicate what size their eggs are on the cartons
  - Uniformity in color, shape, and size
  - Exterior evaluation
    - - Eggs without calcium deposits, stains, and cracks

Judging Point Breakdown:

Correct size (5 Points)
- - Yes: 5/5
  - No 0/5

Exterior Quality (15 Points)
- - No Calcium Deposits (5 Points)
  - No Stains (5 Points)
  - Free of any cracks or other irregularities (5 Points)

Uniformity (Out of 5 points)

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