The hatch cam happens for a week each spring
Faculty and staff at the OSU Extension Office in Astoria set up cameras to bring you a livestream of chicks emerging from their eggs. Once they are fluffed up and ready, these precious chicks go home with Extension 4-H members to care for them.
Also see this 4-H Market Poultry Lesson Plans: From Egg To Animal.
Want to learn more?
OSU Extension's 4-H youth development programs across the state have animal science avian projects that include raising poultry and participating in county and state fairs.
Other ways to get involved
Farm to School education provides students with educational activities related to agriculture, food, nutrition, and/or health. These activities can take place in gardens, classrooms or field trips.
Chicken coops and caring for chickens
Chicken food attracts rats so the best strategy is to rat-proof your coop.
Backyard chicken coop design
Concise information on elements of chicken coop design for the backyard and small flock producer. Topics include tips for protecting chickens from predators, coop size, ventilation, and maintenance, as well as details for roosting poles and nest boxes.
Upcoming events
We offer educational workshops from OSU Extension Service all year — free or low-cost ways to have fun and increase your knowledge!
