Commercial Bird Projects
All of the available commercial projects are listed below. Commercial project means that exhibitors will raise birds to be used for food, either eggs or meat.
Commercial Laying Hen Project
Exhibitors will purchase and raise 5, day old Pearl White Leghorn Large Fowl chicks (no bantams) to at least 21 weeks old. Chicks must be purchased through the Pima County 4-H Poultry Project in order to participate.
You can order your chicks by filling out the form below.
*Deadline to order is August 8, 2025. ORDERS OPEN
Each set of birds will be $25.
Exhibitors will select their best THREE (3) birds to show at the fair and must be laying eggs by the time of arrival at the fairgrounds. Only one pen of 3 hens is allowed.
Judges will base their decision on uniformity, overall vigor/health, vent shape/size, body width, leg pigment, egg quality (shape/size) and overall production quality.
*Female birds will be ordered however it is not guaranteed. Only female birds laying eggs will be allowed.
*See the fair premium book for exact details for this project
Please note: At the fair, the Commercial Laying Project Grand and Reserve Champion winners are required to go to auction.
Commercial Turkey Project
Exhibitors will purchase and raise 3, day old Broad Breasted White female poults to at least 20 weeks old. Poults must be purchased through the Pima County 4-H Poultry Project in order to participate.
You can order your poults by filling out the form below.
*Deadline to order is October 31, 2025. ORDERS OPEN
Each set of birds will be $25.
Exhibitors will select their best bird to show at the fair. Only one pen of a single turkey is allowed.
Judges will base their decision on the quality of meat for the table. Turkey’s will be an appropriate weight for their breed/gender and can be disqualified at the judges discretion if over or under weight. Ideal weight for a female will be 20-30 pounds.
*Female birds will be ordered however it is not guaranteed. Only female birds laying eggs will be allowed.
*See the fair premium book for exact details for this project
Please note: At the fair, the Commercial Turkey Project Grand and Reserve Champion winners are required to go to auction.
Commercial Duck Project
Exhibitors will purchase and raise 4, day old Pekin Duck ducklings to at least 10 weeks old. Ducklings must be purchased through the Pima County 4-H Poultry Project in order to participate.
You can order your ducklings by filling out the form below.
*Deadline to order is November 30, 2025. ORDERS OPEN
Each set of birds will be $20.
Exhibitors will select their best two (2) birds to show at the fair. Only one pen of 2 ducks is allowed.
Judges will base their decision on the quality of meat for the table. Ducks will be an appropriate weight for their breed/sex and can be disqualified at the judges discretion if over or under weight.
*Female birds will be ordered however it is not guaranteed. Only female birds laying eggs will be allowed.
*See the fair premium book for exact details for this project
Cornish Cross Project (Fryers and Broilers)
Exhibitors will purchase and raise Cornish Rock Cross day old chicks to at least 6-8 weeks old. You do not have to order through Pima County 4-H Poultry project. Makes sure to do your research and find a breeder or hatchery that will ship your birds at the appropriate time!
Exhibitors will select their best pen consisting of three (3) birds to show at the fair. Exhibiors can bring one (1) trio of fryers and one (1) trio of broilers. Fryers must weigh at least 3 1/2 pounds and not over 5 pounds each. Broilers must weigh at least 5 pounds and not over 9 pounds each.
Judges will base their decision on the quality of meat for the table.
*See the fair premium book for the exact details for this project.
Please note: At the fair, the Commercial Cornish Cross Broiler Project and the Commercial Cornish Cross Fryer Project Grand and Reserve Champion winners are required to go to auction.
Order Your Commercial Projects Below
COMMERCIAL LAYING HENS
DEADLINE IS AUGUST 8, 2025. ORDERS ARE OPEN!
Chicks will arrive and be ready for pick up the week of October 6, 2025 (will update as shipping information comes in)
This is a commercial bird project. This means that the exhibitor is to raise these birds from chicks. Each exhibitor will order and select 5 birds at pick up. Exhibitors will then raise them and select the 3 best birds to show at the the Pima County Fair. Make sure that you do your research as to what your chicks will need as soon as you pick them up-especially with our heat and monsoon weather.
*To participate in this project, leghorns must be purchased at the county level (this form) in order to make the competition as fair as possible.
*Payments will need to be exact change at pick up. Chicks will cost $ 25 per set.
CASH only.
Pick up Location: TBD
COMMERCIAL TURKEYS
DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 31, 2025. ORDERS ARE OPEN!
Poults will arrive and be ready for pick up the week of December 15, 2025 (will update as shipping information comes in)
This is a commercial bird project. This means that the exhibitor is to raise these birds from poults. Each exhibitor will order and select 3 birds at pick up. Exhibitors will then raise them and select the best bird to show at the the Pima County Fair. Make sure that you do your research as to what your poult will need as soon as you pick them up-especially with the cold weather.
*To participate in this project, turkeys must be purchased at the county level (this form) in order to make the competition as fair as possible.
*Payments will need to be exact change at pick up. Chicks will cost $ 25 per set.
CASH only.
Pick up Location: TBD
COMMERCIAL DUCKS
DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 30, 2025. ORDERS ARE OPEN!
Ducklings will arrive and be ready for pick up the week of January 26, 2026 (will update as shipping information comes in)
This is a commercial bird project. This means that the exhibitor is to raise these birds from ducklings. Each exhibitor will order and select 4 birds at pick up. Exhibitors will then raise them and select the best bird to show at the the Pima County Fair. Make sure that you do your research as to what your duckling will need as soon as you pick them up-especially with the cold weather.
*To participate in this project, ducks must be purchased at the county level (this form) in order to make the competition as fair as possible.
*Payments will need to be exact change at pick up. Chicks will cost $ 20 per set.
CASH only.
Pick up Location: TBD