Free rabbitry record sheets to download and print rabbit. They are evaluated on what they know and have recorded. Kentucky 4 h believes that all youth should have opportunities for positive youth development in our four guiding concepts. Judge will evaluate mini 4hers rabbits and ask knowledge questions of mini 4hers about their rabbits. Use this section to help you formulate a feeding program for your rabbitry that includes all of the possible feeding scenarios. The paw prints 4 h club is a club for youth in grades kone year out of high school. Name of club member has completed all requirements for step 2 of the oregon 4 h rabbit advancement program. This page book is a comprehensive guide for youth enrolled in the 4 h rabbit project. A record book will help you keep organized and detailed information about your rabbit s. To gain an understanding of the general information needed to raise a.
The rabbit project is a great way to get involved no matter where you live. Nj state 4h rabbit, cavy, small animal, herpetology, and. Special thanks go to the cornell cooperative extension associations of onondaga, erie, orleans, cayuga, ulster, orange, saratoga, schoharie and tompkins for providing volunteer editors and contributors. For each rabbit you have bought andor rais ed, please complete the following information. Breeding rabbit project and record book breeding rabbits are rabbits kept for exhibition, not ones that are bred to produce offspring. Rabbit science decathlon nys 4h youth development program. This site lists rabbit clubs, sanctioned show dates and provides a county fair schedule. H teaches kids life skills like hard work, respect and compassion to create positive change in their communities and the world. In making tracks, youth will recognize body types, judge and show rabbits, tattoo a rabbit, keep records, identify diseases, administer medication, record growth rates and market products. The cornell university department of animal science has active extension programs for young producers of dairy, beef, sheep, goats, swine, poultry and horses. Learn about rabbit breeding, feeding and management by raising rabbits or completing a nonanimal rabbit project. When you make major ration changes, record them, noting the dates and changes in amount. Record sheets you can download and print for your very own.
Participants must be 4h members but do not need to be enrolled in a 4h rabbit project. Participants must be 4 h members but do not need to be enrolled in a 4 h rabbit project. H members raising rabbits, cavies, mice, and other small animals exhibit their project animals at the annual state 4. Only get a purebred, pedigreed rabbit, and avoid anything advertised as 4h quality. Feb 18, 2014 breeding rabbit project and record book from ohio 4 h stay safe and healthy. With all ears, older youth will develop a breeding program, design a rabbitry, cull based on production, prevent diseases, develop. The preregistration form for the nys 4h rabbit science decathlon contest can be found on the fair forms and information page. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Standard bred rabbits commercial and fancy market rabbits meat pen, single fryer, roaster presentations and posters. Members must choose which unit to enroll which animal at the beginning of the year. Youll learn the basics of rabbit care and proper nutrition.
You will also have opportunities to participate and assume responsibility in the 4h rabbit program. The 4h rabbit proficiency program helps you learn what you need to know about your 4h project. We work with families and children, farmers and businessowners, community leaders and elected officials to build better lives, better businesses and better communities to make ohio great. You should complete a record book each year that you participate in a rabbit project. Cornell cooperative extension 4h animal project resources.
Kansas state university 4h rabbit curriculum available from cornell animal science dept. Jamestown, new york april 21, 2015 cornell cooperative extension chautauqua countys 4h program is excited to announce that on saturday, april 11, the 4h rabbit program held their spring rabbit show at the tractor supply store in dunkirk, ny. English angor rabbit classified text i currently have four purebred english angora bucks for sale. Note to 4h members participating in the kent county youth fair. All 4 h youth poultry must conform to the rules and regulations of. In addition, science and technology programming includes both school and after school activities. Ohio state university rabbit learning lab kits are available to borrow from the nys 4 h animal science office at cornell university. You will learn basic principles of animal husbandry by owning andor caring for and keeping records on one or more rabbits. Records should be kept accurately, neatly, and continuously. The club has been chartered with the american rabbit breeders association for the past 3 years. Nj state 4h rabbit, cavy, small animal, herpetology, and poultry educational symposium february 22, 2020 this oneday event will provide an opportunity for 4h members involved in the rabbit, cavy, small animal, herpetology and poultry 4h project areas to participate in a variety of educational events all in one day. This is the second step in the oregon 4h rabbit advancement program. Rabbit teaches youth about raising rabbits, body parts, breeds, costs of raising rabbits, how to care for rabbits and much, much more. Rabbit raising is a good 4h project because it requires only a small.
Accurate records will guide your progress and educate leaders about the development and needs of your 4h rabbit project. Cornell cooperative extension 4h poultry rules and regulations. An inventory at the start and the close of your rabbit project is a necessary part of your rabbit record. If all project animals are fed the same amount of the same ration, you may use a single sheet. Number rabbits at start estimated value number rabbits at close. For each project, members document their personal experiences, learning, and development.
New zealand new zealand red, black, and whites, pedigreed and nonpedigreed seller email. Complete one or more of the rabbit interest areas on pages 34 each year. My 4h rabbit, cavy, and small animal project record book. The texas 4h rabbit advisory committee offers 4h members, volunteer leaders, and county extension agents an opportunity to help determine and expand the 4h rabbit program by recommending and implementing special activities and new project ideas. Youth will discover how to identify breeds, handle and show rabbits, identify rabbit parts and equipment, recognize a healthy rabbit, read a pedigree and kindle a litter. Kentucky 4h believes that all youth should have opportunities for positive youth development in our four guiding concepts. Learning activities for rabbits potter county 4h penn. Jul 26, 2019 4h rabbit show held at tractor supply. Your rabbit may live in the barn or in hutch in your yard. Mini 4hers will only be allowed to enroll one animal. Members are encouraged to exhibit their animals at least once during the project year, such as the county fair, area rabbit shows and the state 4h rabbit show. H rabbit, cavy, small animal, herpetology, and poultry show. Show quality will cost more, but it is worth avoiding heartbreak and disappointment in the future by bucking up the cash for a good rabbit. Cute and cuddly, large and small, straight ears or floppy.
New jersey 4h rabbit, cavy, and small animal project record book p. Have your rabbit housed in the correct environmental conditions. Rabbits are a popular project for younger 4 h members or those members who do not have the facilities or space for a larger animal species. Basic background information about raising and caring for rabbits will assist in making your endeavor into rabbit ownership a success. Rabbit quiz bowl questions california 4h youth development. The completion of 4h record books are a requirement for exhibition at the fair. My 4 h rabbit, cavy and small animal project record book. Breeding rabbit project and record book from ohio 4h. After each individual contestant has competed by county in the decathlon, teammates will meet to solve a problem scenario and they will select a captain or. Members are encouraged to exhibit their animals at least once during the project year, such as the ionia free fair, area rabbit shows and the state 4 h rabbit show. The completed 4h record book should tell the complete story of the 4h project from the time it was born or purchased until the end of the project.
By signing below, i am stating that i have completed this record book myself and, to the best of my knowledge, the information. Then click save link as if you are using firefox, or save target as if you are using ie. Contact iowa 4h iowa state university state 4h youth development extension 4h youth bldg 1259 stange rd ames, ia 500111002. Rabbits, rabbits, rabbits online show rabbit record book, 4h rar12 dln was developed by joy jordan, 4h curriculum specialist, loretta rodriguez, project assistant, and jessica kochert, curriculum assistant, university of florida, institute of food and agricultural sciences. No matter whether your rabbit is raised for meat or is your roommate, you can begin your journey in 4h in the rabbit project. Keeping a record book is an important part of the project. Feb 18, 2014 market rabbit project and record book from ohio 4h.
All 4 h youth project poultry must have been owned or leased, and cared for by the exhibitor, and must be registered with a 4 h project animal registration certificate at the cce, tc 4 h office by july 1 of the current year. If you prefer to type your records make sure to open the workable documents version of the forms. Primary resources and sources of rabbit science decathlon questions. The beginning inventory lists all items on hand at the start of the project animals and equipment together with their value. In 2020, cecil 4 hers must use the maryland 4 h summary record. In addition, the youth extension program provides for the interests of many of its clients in pet animals such as dogs, cats and rabbits. Have your rabbit tattooed for identification or practice the correct way of tattooing on a cloth rabbit or cardboard. My 4h rabbit, cavy and small animal project record book. Market rabbit project and record book from ohio 4h. Through your project, you will learn animal care basics, good management practices and record keeping. Hopefully you, as a member, will learn to do by doing through handson activities that. Rabbits, cavies, small animals, herpetology, and poultry.
Rabbits at beginning of 4h year rabbits at close of 4h year age number value age number value. This is a methodical and useful opportunity to learn about the care and maintenance involved in owning a rabbit or rabbits. It will help you set goals for the project year, record your accomplishments, and provide a place to keep important records on your rabbits. Whats hoppening youth will discover how to identify breeds, handle and show rabbits, identify rabbit parts and equipment, recognize a healthy rabbit, read a pedigree and kindle a litter. Nys 4h youth development program department of animal. Includes the complete 4h rabbit curriculum rabbit books and the helpers guide. Rabbit project record book cornell cooperative extension. This is the second step in the oregon 4 h rabbit advancement program. A rabbit that is less than 6 months old and under the junior weight limit for the breed what is a female rabbit called.
Please read through this guide carefully, as it contains information and suggestions that are important for your project. H gives kids a voice to express who they are and how they make their lives and communities better. Rabbit 4h record books give members an opportunity to record events and re. Keeping good records is an important part of your 4h experience. In level 1, learn to care for a rabbit, groom and show a rabbit, and build a nest box. Follow your interests, gain new skills and show off your achievements with over 100 projects. To download, rightclick either pdf or word under each icon.
Members are encouraged to exhibit their animals at least once during the project year, such as the county fair, area rabbit shows and the state 4 h rabbit show. Breeding rabbit project and record book osu extension. See more ideas about rabbit, raising rabbits and bunny care. Even rabbits from the feed store dont make the best 4h rabbits. Rabbits, rabbits, rabbits online show rabbit record book, 4h rar12 dln was developed by joy jordan, 4 h curriculum specialist, loretta rodriguez, project assistant, and jessica kochert, curriculum assistant, university of florida, institute of food and agricultural sciences. This program fosters mastery by learning about caring for, raising, breeding, and marketing rabbits, belonging by interacting and connecting with adults and youth with. When you have completed 10 skill options and 3 personal development options, you have completed step 2. Level 3 market rabbit project project record book page 7 of 19. Rabbit montana 4h montana state university extension. Your project leader will assist you in setting and achieving your goals.
Each market rabbit option will deal with rabbits in various situations, depending on their developmental stage or reproductive condition. In whats hoppening, youth will discover how to identify breeds, handle and show rabbits, identify rabbit parts and equipment, recognize a healthy rabbit, read a pedigree and kindle a litter. We connect with people in all stages of life, from young children to older adults. Thank you to the alberta 4 h program for the use of their materials. Record the kind, amount and value of feed each time a purchase is made or a quantity of home raised feed is set aside for the project. Name of club member has completed all requirements for step 2 of the oregon 4h rabbit advancement program. Click on the links below to access your 4 h record keeping forms. Record keeping is a very important part of 4h project work. Choosing a 4h rabbit the domestication of cattle cait. For information about rabbits, visit the arba website.
Listen as a vigo county 4h member discusses her rabbit project. Feeding record use separate pages for each project rabbit or a page for each age class and kind of rabbit. Rabbit and cavy projects nys 4h youth development program. Record keeping forms university of maryland extension. This page book is a comprehensive guide for youth enrolled in the 4h rabbit project. To find flashcards with rabbit information, check out. Animal science new york state 4 h animal science 2020 state animal requirements note that pullorum testing is required at this timebeef program. New jersey 4 h rabbit, cavy, and small animal project record book p. A completed record book is necessary for 4h achievement. The information that you record in your book will not only help you make informed decision regarding your project, but it may also be submitted to compete at a fair.
Inventory items bought after the project starts will be entered as. Maryland 4h animal science rabbit and cavy project record name 4h age primary club name years in 4h years in this project i have completed this record and believe all information to be complete and accurate. Complete this project book every year a breeding rabbit project is taken. The texas 4h rabbit advisory committee provides the leadership and coordination of the program. Nys rabbit project record book the rabbit basics manual rabbit science decathlon video rabbit presentation from a madison county 4h member. The 4h name and emblem are protected by 18 usc 707. Testmate each doe five days after first mating to avoid misses. Kits what is the written record of a rabbits family called. Topics include selecting rabbits, housing and equipment, records, nutrition, health, reproduction, show preparation, and more. They promote the showing and responsible breeding of purebred rabbits and cavies and are associated with the american rabbit breeders assoc. Members learn about rabbit care and handling, showing and breeding rabbits, and rabbit hopping and agility. By the end of the project, you will be able to name several breeds of rabbits, identify the parts of the animal, discuss. This project is designed for the beginning rabbit member with little or no experience in raising rabbits.
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