Avian Ventures

RETURNING 4-H Chick Chain members will compete in Avian* Ventures.

Junior, Senior, and Intermediate 4-H members who participated in the 4-H Chick Chain last year will compete in avian ventures by preparing and delivering a demonstration, or illustrated talk.
Follow the guidelines below, and develop a presentation that you'll deliver at the district show. We use the same rules and score sheets as 4-H County & District Events.

To help you prepare, watch the videos below.

Demonstration and Illustrated Talks

This is a recording of our online workshop on how to prepare your presentation.

Allison Collier Santa Rosa County.mp4

Example of a Junior Division Demonstration

Emily Flowers Gulf County.mp4

Example of an Intermediate Division Illustrated Talk

Andrew Mashack Santa Rosa County.mp4

Example of an Intermediate Illustrated Talk

Emmett Ackman - Holmes County.mp4

Example of an Intermediate Ilustrated Talk

Demonstration

Show and tell how to do something and create a finished product to show off at the end of the presentation. Your topic should be related to poultry science.

Use the following steps to guide your demonstration:

Introduce yourself

Get your audience’s attention, and introduce your topic

List your supplies

Demonstrate/show how to do your topic step-by-step

Show off your finished product

Summarize your demonstration

Display your title and supply list on a sign large enough for your audience to see from 15 feet.

Watch an example Demonstration video.

Illustrated Talk

Present information about a topic using visuals to help explain, support, or enhance your information. Visuals can include posters, items or objects, handouts, computer generated presentations, and more. Your topic should be related to poultry science.

Use the following steps to guide your illustrated talk:

Introduce yourself

Get your audience’s attention, and introduce your topic

Introduction - describe in more detail what you’ll be talking about

Body – share information and knowledge about your topic

Conclusion – summarize the key points of your talk

All visuals should visible from 15 feet.

Watch an example Illustrated Talk video.

Time limits for all Avian Ventures:

3-12 minutes for Juniors/Intermediates

5-12 minutes for Seniors

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