Panhandle Poultry Project

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.

Time limits for all Avian Ventures Talks

3-12 minutes for Juniors/Intermediates
5-12 minutes for Seniors

To help you prepare, watch the videos below.

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

Talk Types and Video Examples

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.
1. Use the following steps to guide your demonstration:
2. Introduce yourself
3. Get your audience’s attention, and introduce your topic
4. List your supplies
5. Demonstrate/show how to do your topic step-by-step
6. Show off your finished product
7. Summarize your demonstration
Display your title and supply list on a sign large enough for your audience to see from 15 feet.

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:
1. Introduce yourself
2. Get your audience’s attention, and introduce your topic
3. Introduction - describe in more detail what you’ll be talking about
4. Body – share information and knowledge about your topic
5. Conclusion – summarize the key points of your talk
All visuals should visible from 15 feet.