Showing poultry offers youth a unique and rewarding experience in the livestock program. Unlike other species, all broilers and turkeys must be ordered through the Extension Office and arrive on the same day from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, creating an even playing field for every exhibitor. Youth then dedicate themselves to the daily care, feeding, and management of their birds as they prepare for competition at the Gillespie County Youth Livestock Show or at major shows across Texas. In the end, the hard work and attention to detail of the exhibitor truly shine through in the show ring. 

Gillespie County Show Order Deadline: October 10th

San Antonio, Houston & Austin Order Deadline: September 5th

Pricing:

Cash or Check:

• 25 birds - $50

• 50 birds - $100

• 75 birds - $ 150

Credit Card:

• 25 birds - $52

• 50 birds - $104

• 75 birds - $156

Chicks are ordered in increments of 25, and a minimum of 25 must be ordered per family or per exhibitor. Maximum per family or exhibitor is 75 birds. You must order different birds for each show (Gillespie County, San Antonio, and Houston/Austin).

Rule Reminder for GCYLS: Families must order 25 birds per exhibitor up to a max of 75 birds per family/exhibitor. Example if you have 5 exhibitors in your family you no longer must order 25 per every exhibitor but must order a minimum of 75 birds as a family. If you would like to order more than 75 birds as a family, then you may order each exhibitor an individual set of birds up to 75. (Following major show guidelines.)

Orders may be placed at the Gillespie County AgriLife Extension Office, 38 Business Court, Fredericksburg, TX with cash or check, or online using this link,https://gillespie-4-h.square.site/ 

Gillespie County Birds – Tentative Arrival Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2025
San Antonio Birds – Tentative Arrival Date: January 2026
Houston & Austin Birds – Tentative Arrival Date: January 29, 2026

Tentative  pickup date: November 12, 2025

Orders for 2026 GCYLS & Major show turkeys have closed. Turkey orders typically take place in March. Be sure to be watching the weekly eblast for when turkey orders take place for 2027.