November 10, 2025 - 4:31pm -- zehring.5@osu.edu

Fast Facts:

  • Reservations Being Accepted Now on the first-come, first-serve basis!
  • Choose your session:
    • Session #1 begins with incubator pick-up on February 26, 2026
      • March 3: Add Eggs
      • March 20: Lock Down Day (Day 18!)
      • March 23: Hatch
    • Session #2 begins with incubator pick-up on April 9, 2026
      • April 14: Add Eggs
      • May 1: Lock Down Day (Day 18!)
      • May 3: Hatch Day
  • Most eggs will come from local producers willing to accept the chicks at the end of the session.
  • Chicks may stay longer at your location but supplies may need returned sooner.
  • 4-H Educator may be available to add eggs, candle eggs, and share egg-spertise with students!
  • Classroom chickens will be displayed at the Green County Fair on Saturday, August 8 for students to visit. Each classroom will be assigned a unique leg band that their chick will wear for easy identification.
  • Cost is $50

More Information:

Chick Quest Flyer

Reserve Your Spot: go.osu.edu/gcchickquest

Call the Extension Office at 937-372-9971 or email brittingham.3@osu.edu