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 March 7, 2026, 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 March 2, 2026
Thank you for your interest in our annual Chick Days event!
The 2026 event will feature speakers on the following topics:
- Reading feed tags for your flock nutrition program, Jodi Holmes, Cargill Animal Nutrition
- Backyard Flock Health Management, Brett Kreifels, Extension Educator, Douglas-Sarpy Counties
- Preparing for 4-H and FFA Poultry Judging Competitions, Ashley Bigge, Extension Educator, Penn State University
There will also be competitions in:
- Poultry Quiz Bowl (Youth and Adult/Youth Mixed Divisions)
- 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, March 7, 2026 in the Animal Science Commons display area. Entries may be mailed in ahead of time.
