2026 Coastal Plains Chicken Project!

(Updated: Oct. 24, 2025, 6:41 a.m.)

Registration is now open for the 2026 Coastal Plains Chicken Project!


Flyer for the chicken project featuring an image of the chosen breed for the year.

Click here to learn all about the project!

Click here to download the registration form!

Youth aged 5-18 (As of January 1st, 2026) can participate in this project! Additionally, youth must be enrolled in 4-H online, click here to learn how to enroll!

The project cost is $5 a bird, with a 2 bird minimum purchase of the same breed.

Pay with exact change or check when dropping off your registration!
  • Our office is located at: 234 NW Corridor Blvd, Suite 108. Jacksonville, NC.
If you have any questions email melissa_huffman@ncsu.edu or tara_taylor@ncsu.edu or call at 910-455-5873.

Registration will end on December 10th, 2025.

Orientation will be in January & the project will begin in February at chick pick-up day!