Chick Days is an annual educational event for small and back-yard poultry producers and youth to learn more about the poultry industry. The event is open to both youth (Ages 7-18) and adults (ages 19 and up).
Chick Days will be held on February 13, 2027, 9 am-2 pm
Animal Science Complex
University of Nebraska-Lincoln's East Campus
3940 Fair Street, Lincoln, NE
Program / Registration Information
Registration Due by February 10, 2027
Thank you for your interest in our annual Chick Days event!
The 2027 event will feature presentations and workshops on the following topics:
- Current status of Nebraska Poultry Industries and Career Opportunities - Carrie McFarland, Nebraska Poultry Industries
- Poultry Parasites, Brett Kreifels, Extension Educator, Douglas-Sarpy Counties
- Evaluating live Leghorn Hens for Production Traits, Sheila Purdum, Professor and Nebraska Extension Poultry Specialist
- Biosecurity for Home Flocks Roundtable, Sheila Purdum and Ava McFarland, UNL Animal Science Student
There will also be competitions in:
- Egg Art (Adult and Youth Divisions)
- Bring single decorated egg of any size for display in a labeled egg carton
- Awards in the following Categories:
- Youth or Adult
- Division Prizes: 1st—$30; 2nd—$20; 3rd—$10
- Poultry Photography (Adult and Youth Divisions)
- Bring a 8 X 10 photo of your favorite bird/and or bird scene, etc.
(Please include name, Youth or Adult, and email and phone contact info on the back upper right hand corner of photo)- Youth or Adult
- Division Prizes: 1st—$30; 2nd—$20; 3rd—$10
- Bring a 8 X 10 photo of your favorite bird/and or bird scene, etc.
***Please note that all Photography and Egg Art entries must be displayed by 9:00am on Saturday, February 13, 2027 in the Animal Science Commons display area. Entries may be mailed in ahead of time.
