Follow your interests, gain new skills and show off your achievements with over 100 projects. A completed record book is not a requirement for showing at the fair as a cloverbud, but it is a good habit to teach. Attach a fair exhibitor tag to the front of the book. Youth can complete a project book or a record book in any project. Breeding rabbits are rabbits kept for exhibition, not ones that are bred to produce offspring. Breeding rabbit project and record book breeding rabbits are rabbits kept for exhibition, not ones that are bred to produce offspring. Arba rabbit breed profiles 49 breeds recognized by arba, 022018 a resource for rabbit bowl ohio state fair rabbit information 2018 project enrollment for 4h and ffa members and showing animals at the ohio state fair. Good luck with your cloverbud project and remember to have fun while you are learning. Determine what class you would enter your rabbit in based on its weight.
Rabbit project record book cornell cooperative extension. Telling your 4h story is an important part of reflecting on the growth and experiences of each year. Complete this required project book every year a pet rabbit project is taken. 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. National curriculum offers three books for grades 312 which covers topics such as breeds, fitting and showing skills, and how to develop a breeding program and keep your rabbits healthy. Keeping a record book is an important part of the project. The breed of rabbit you choose should be small and light enough for you to handle easily. B0420c strawberries for food and profit unit 1 leaders guide.
Market rabbit record guide to accompany this project. Feeding rabbits naturally the urban rabbit project volume 2 craven jr, boyd, worden, rick on. Rabbit 4h record books give members an opportunity to record events and re. For use, when a project specific record is not available. Find training, project development committees pdcs and more support for volunteers on our volunteer site. Rabbit project due to the current health crisis and everchanging guidelines, additional meetings may be cancelled or postponed. Complete this required project book every year a market rabbit project is taken. My 4h rabbit, cavy and small animal project record book. Publications can be purchased directly from the ohio state university extension publications or from local county extension offices, where ohio 4h club advisors. Klickitat county level 2 record book guide power point. Through 4h, young people are encouraged to participate in a variety of activities that emphasize 4h. The reference book is 4h rabbit resource handbook, published by ohio state university. However, it is equally important to emphasize the learning of life skills.
It will help you set goals for the project year, record your accomplishments, and provide a place to keep important records on your rabbits. Rabbit projects ui extension 4h youth development university. Clair county fair project books should be placed in a white binder no larger than 2, with page 1 under the front overlay. Cornell cooperative extension 4h animal project resources. Click on the book you want, and when the file opens on your screen, save or print it from there. Market, and pet rabbit projects from the ohio state university extension publications store. Rabbit and cavy projects nys 4h youth development program. This project record book has been created specifically for 4h members enrolled in a rabbit 4h project. If enrolled without an animal, check with your extension agent for approval.
All record and project books linked here are pdf format and can be printed on your home printer. 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. Rabbit project resources 4h youth development program. Record books for dog, horse, livestock and small animal projects are due to the extension office following county fair after first being graded at the club level either by the club leader or project leader or any one designated by the club and must receive a score of 70% in order to be considered complete. Market rabbit project and record book from ohio 4h. Be sure to install the latest version of adobe reader to use form fields and remember to save a file to your hard drive. Book is incomplete without comments and signature from your leader. D0670a the 4h water project unit 1 water conservation with the water lion pdf, 1. Cavy showmanship guinea pigs study tips 2020 poultry project guidelines. Learn the different body types of various breeds of rabbits. It is to be used for the entire ten years of participation in the 4h rabbit project. Feeding rabbits naturally the urban rabbit project volume 2. To carry a rabbit, tuck the head under one arm and support the rabbit s weight by placing the other hand under the rump. Breeding rabbit project and record book osu extension.
Read through this book and familiarize yourself with the kinds. Market rabbit project and record book osu extension. Complete this project book every year a breeding rabbit. Learn about rabbit breeding, feeding and management by raising rabbits or completing a nonanimal rabbit project. A special collection of project books is available for free on the perfect stayathome projects web page. To volunteer with 4h in your area, contact your local 4h office. Rabbit resource handbook for breeding, market, and pet rabbit. Rabbit project resources for volunteers find training, project development committees pdcs and more support for volunteers on our volunteer site. Projects offer handson ways to learn about a topic of interest. Copies of project guides may be obtained from your local virginia cooperative extension office. Four class rabbit breeds small 26 lbs medium over 69 lbs american fuzzy lop american sable. Poultry project pages for use when taking more than one. Pet rabbit project and record book, march 2017 edition, page16, crossword puzzle.
Rabbit montana 4h montana state university extension. This project is suitable for youngsters of all ages from urban, suburban and rural communities. A record book is an organized method of keeping records on a project, for example beef, dairy, shooting sports, or. The focus reflects the importance of this life skill in our daily lives. Check back immediately preceding any event you plan to attend to confirm whether or not it is still happening. Selfdetermined projects self determined project guide sheet project book. Identify the types and grades of animals and employ efficient methods of. For each project, members document their personal experiences, learning, and development. Youth are encouraged to select from a variety of alternatives to meet their individual recordkeeping needs and learning styles. Learn about breeding, handling, showing, health and disease, pedigrees, record keeping, marketing and careers. These are the erecords that you should be using for your project.
The virginia 4h foundation is spearheading the advancement of the virginia 4h youth livestock programs endowment. As a helper for the rabbit project, one of your primary goals is to help youth gain knowledge about rabbits. Colorado 4h youth development is part of csu extension. List the things necessary to take care of your project animals. A variety of projects are offered through 4h so members can pick the ones that most interest them. Besides this manual, there are other good places to get information about rabbits. Level 3 show rabbit project project record book page 2 of 21 the purpose of a rabbit animal project is to achieve the following. Level 3 of the rabbit project is designed for those who want to explore interest areas of rabbit production. Lessons include all aspects of rabbit management and the science behind it. Chapters include breeding and genetics, diseases, keeping records, marketing and tanning hides. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
Contact your local county extension office through our county office list. Rabbit record book junior 911 year olds rabbit record book intermediate 1215 year olds rabbit record book senior 1619 year olds michigan 4h rabbit project snapshot michigan 4h rabbits and cavies. While county offices are closed and local distribution of project books is on hold, choose one of these methods. Whats hoppening rabbit 1 covers identifying breeds. Pet rabbit project and record book osu extension publications.
Young people learn about animal care, health, nutrition, physiology, breeding, genetics, housing, behavior, record keeping and presenting themselves and their animals to the public. You should treat rabbit projects as you would any other animal projects you care for, providing them with proper care, dedication and essential. The purpose of 4h recordkeeping is to teach how to keep records, which is an important life skill. Acquire an understanding of rabbit production by preparing for, purchasing, caring for, and keeping records on one or more rabbits. One hand supports the weight of the rabbit, while the other hand controls the rabbit. Rabbit project leader guide, 4h cooperative extension washington state university on. Record books virginia cooperative extension virginia tech. Michigan 4h animal market project record book beginner junior exhibitors 911. Rabbit showmanship instructions for rabbit tatooing. The florida 4h state website offers some of these books and other educational books for online purchase. It is suggested that you consult with your extension agent about using the selfdetermined project with the rabbit curriculum as a resource. These include member manuals and records, leaders guides and other publications. The texas 4h rabbit advisory committee provides the leadership and coordination of the program. Complete this project book every year a breeding rabbit project is taken.
Issued in furtherance of cooperative extension work in agriculture and home economics, acts. Recordkeeping is an ongoing process that does not end when the 4h year ends. Feb 18, 2014 market rabbit project and record book from ohio 4h stay safe and healthy. Im excited to officially announce the 2020 colorado colorado 4h ford truck raffle. We offer several programs that serve our community. Order this book only once and use for several years. That way, youll have a better understanding of what goes into a successful project and of what you can get out of it. A project book is a guide of activities and learning experiences that a 4her can work on individually or in a 4h club. This record allows you to share your 4h story for the year. There is also a guide for helpers of rabbit projects.
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