Macoupin County 4-H Poultry Show

4-H poultry members participated in the 2024 4-H Poultry Show on Friday, June 7. Members were rated on their animal’s physique, care, as well as general knowledge of the species. Each member was able to complete conference judging and share about their poultry projects.

Members participating in the 4-H Poultry Show were: Aaron and Abigail Mayfield of Livingston, Lane Gowin of Medora; Savanna Siglock, Wyld Gilmore, Olivia Hubrich, and Sadie Roberts of Carlinville; Nolen Pate of Staunton; Morgan Dambacher of Palmyra, Jaxson and Knox Strader of Plainview, and Luke Wolff of Shipman. Phil Bartz of Murrayville, IL, served as show judge. Rachel Wolff of Shipman served as show Superintendent. Members received blue ribbons for their projects. Bartz awarded the following top awards.

Grand Champion Chicken

Lane Gowin, Medora

Reserve Grand Champion Chicken

Knox Strader, Plainview

Grand Champion Poultry

Luke Wolff, Shipman

Reserve Grand Champion Poultry

Savanna Siglock, Carlinville

Grand Champion Pen

Luke Wolff, Shipman

Reserve Grand Champion Pen

Luke Wolff, Shipman

Grand Champion Market Egg

Olivia Hubrich, Carlinville

Reserve Grand Champion Market Egg

Wyld Gilmore, Carlinville

Jr. Showmanship

Nolen Pate, Staunton

Intermediate Showmanship

Lane Gowin, Medora

Sr. Showmanship

Savanna Siglock, Carlinville

Thanks to the following award sponsors: Huff Family in Memory of Kenny, Rosie and Bryan Huff, Bunker Hill Livewires, First National Bank of Raymond, and Animal Doctors, LLP.

Through memorials in honor of 4-H volunteer and supporter Kenny Huff who passed away this Spring, each poultry member received a chicken feeder in Kenny’s memory. Kenny and Rosie Huff were dedicated to 4-H and had many special times through the years showing chickens and goats with their children, grandchildren, and 4-H families.

To find out more information about the 4-H Poultry Show or any other 4-H event, please contact the University of Illinois Extension- Macoupin County at 217/854-9604.