Exhibitors are required to complete and submit one kcyf market rabbit record book. Tattooing rabbits recommended fair weights for market rabbits rabbit showmanship fact. If you think your rabbit has mc see a rabbit savvy vet. Includes the complete 4h rabbit curriculum rabbit books and the helpers guide. Market rabbit project must also earn an a award to be eligible to sell at the market livestock auction.
Use this section to help you formulate a feeding program for your rabbitry that includes all of the possible feeding scenarios. To gain an understanding of the general information needed to raise a. Keeping a record book is an important part of the project. Rabbit resource handbook for breeding, market, and pet. What causes buck teeth and what can be done to correct them. Rabbit and cavy projects nys 4h youth development program. Rabbit resource handbook for breeding, market, and pet rabbit projects.
County requirements state fair requirements see the 4h state fair guidebook for complete details for nonlivestock projects. It contains essential subject matter information for members taking a market rabbit, breeding rabbit, or pet rabbit project. Rabbits are a popular project for younger 4h members or those members who do not have the facilities or space for a larger animal species. H rabbit records should be accumulative meaning that you keep and add to your. Michigan 4h market animal project record book 4h animal. Feb 18, 2014 market rabbit project and record book from ohio 4h stay safe and healthy. Learn about rabbit breeding, feeding and management by raising rabbits or completing a nonanimal rabbit project. Ohio state university extension 2019 stark county 4h project.
Level 3 market rabbit project project record book page 5 of 20 project rabbit inventory. 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. Sheep project record book inserts the following inserts are specific to the sheep project and should be used in conjunction with the 4. All market rabbit projects must be registered at by april 1, by calling the rabbit superintendent. Rabbit breeding project breeding and raising rabbits for desired or unique characteristics. Whats hoppening rabbit 1 covers identifying breeds. Complete this required project book every year a market rabbit project is taken. This project record book is for recordkeeping only. Basic background information about raising and caring for rabbits will assist in making your endeavor into rabbit ownership a success. Rabbit sheep swine 2020 livestock record supplement. You will be asked 5 questions by an interview judge based on your rabbit project. Sheep project record book inserts the following inserts are specific to the sheep project and should be used in conjunction with the 4h record book base.
Members with hardship cases can complete their rabbit project by competing in showmanship and turning in a record book along with other club members. List all of the rabbits you own at the beginning of the project and add any rabbits you purchase or add to your project during the project year. Britannia petite not over 2 lb, netherlanddwarf 2 1b,dwarfhotot 2 lb, polish 2 1b, holland lop 4 1b,american fuzzy lop 4 1b,jersey woolley3 lb, himalayan 4 lb. Health and veterinary record 1617 my market rabbit project planning 1821 my market rabbit project other expenses 22 my market rabbit project show record 23 my market rabbit project financial summary 24 my animals performance 25 record of my projects progress 26 my market rabbit project photo album 27 club activity log 28. A completed ffa animal enterprise record book can be used. Market rabbit project and record book from ohio 4h.
Many answers can be found in the current standard of perfection, official guide to raising. Pet rabbit project and record book, march 2017 edition, page16, crossword puzzle. Majority of book is completed 37 missing items not complete. Rabbit project record book cornell cooperative extension. Rabbits sold during the year should be recorded under other income. Homeraised feeds should be valued at market price what it can be sold for. This project record book has been created specifically for 4h members. If you have any questions regarding the 4h rabbit project or completing this record book. Project options you can participate in the texas 4h rabbit project through a variety of options, depending on the intended use of your project. Level 3 market rabbit project project record book page 7 of 19. Market rabbit project summary record page 6 of 6 summary use this page to write a summary of your project. Market rabbit project judging study guide read the rabbit resource handook this list is meant to be a guide and exhibitors are expected to be familiar with the information in the following chapters. The actual topics may not be in this order and some may be combined i.
Members will be asked 5 questions or asked to match pictures and answers at five of the ten topic stations for a total score of 100 points. Market rabbit record guide to accompany this project. The cloverbud project record book is designed to record information about the animal the cloverbud worked with, can be adapted to meet individual needs can have information added, such as additional coloring pages, a story about the childs work with hisher animal is designed to be filled out for one animal in each species. With all ears, older youth will develop a breeding program, design a rabbitry, cull based on production, prevent diseases, develop. You will need money for constructing the rabbit hutches, buying the breeding stock, buying the feeds e. This site designed and maintained by cfaes marketing and communications. One of the basic needs for a rabbit breeder is the ability to track rabbits geneology over time. Use with 225 breeding rabbit project and record book, 226 market rabbit project and record book and 227 pet rabbit project and record book. Market rabbit project breeding and raising rabbits for meat.
Market rabbit project summary record page 2 of 6 breeding information. Ohio state university extension 2019 stark county 4h. Rabbit resource handbook for breeding, market, and pet rabbit. Meat pen 3 rabbits that are of the same breed, age and size and are shown as a unit. Now rabbit smarties publishers offers you that mentor paperback style. While county offices are closed and local distribution of project books is on hold. Can be shown as a meat pen, single fryer, or roaster. Each market rabbit option will deal with rabbits in various situations, depending on their developmental stage or reproductive condition. Registration of newaygo county fair paperwork is a must in rabbit market project class. Health and veterinary record 1617 my market rabbit project planning 1821 my market rabbit project other expenses 22 my market rabbit project show record 23 my market rabbit project financial summary 24 my animals performance 25 record of my project s progress 26 my market rabbit project photo album 27 club activity log 28. If enrolled without an animal, check with your extension agent for approval.
It is suggested that you consult with your extension agent about using the selfdetermined project with the rabbit curriculum as a resource. The following projects should not be using this record book supplement. The amount of capital required when raising rabbits for meat depends on the scale of the project. Follow your interests, gain new skills and show off your achievements with over 100 projects. Participants must be 4h members but do not need to be enrolled in a 4h rabbit project. Level 3 show rabbit project project record book page 5 of 24 project rabbit inventory. Market rabbit project and record book from ohio 4h recorded. If it is your first year taking a project use the appropriate record book. Is the loss and death record filled out on page 56. Market hog project and record book from ohio 4h recorded. Breeding rabbit project and record book osu extension. Missing 8 or more items book is organized, completed neatly and legibly. Order this book only once and use for several years. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account.
Market rabbit project and record book osu extension. Archery record book insert this insert is specific to the archery project and should be used in conjunction with the 4h record book base. Rabbit health and biosecurity fact sheet tattooing, nutrition, stress rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus 2 rhd2 facts and biosecurity measures fact sheets and other resources. These include member manuals and records, leaders guides and other publications. 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. Yes no 1 neatness 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 total completion 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 complete book. It will help you set goals for the project year, record your accomplishments, and provide a place to keep important records on your rabbits. West virginia university extension service 4h youth development 5 this years project goals complete this page of the record guide preproject or immediately after animals are purchased. Arba rabbit breed profiles 49 breeds recognized by arba, 022018. A member must complete a project record book and turn it in to a club leader.
In addition, each exhibitor in a rabbit project must complete and submit a kcyf rabbit record book, due to the fair office by june 30. Breeding rabbit 6 class 4 to 6 months intermediate breeding rabbit 6 class 6 to 8. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Junior 4h rabbit showmanship questions flashcards quizlet. Be sure to complete all sections of the record book. Rewritten for 20, the youth rabbit project study guide is your shortcut to success in the rabbit world. West virginia 4h market livestock intermediate record. You can get a loan from the bank, or funding from investors, to use as capital to start your rabbit farming business. Record book completed prior to arriving at skillathon. In this project, you own one or more does a doe is a female rabbit. The rabbit project teaches proper methods of caring for, raising, breeding and marketing rabbits.
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