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Dept 109 – 4-H Rabbits

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  1. Rabbits must have a permanent ear mark and this mark must be entered on the rabbit entry form.  Entries close August 15. All exhibitors must complete and return the rabbit entry form. Breed of rabbit must be written on the entry form even if it is not listed below.
  2. Entry fee for open class rabbits is $1.00 per rabbit. There is no entry fee for 4-H exhibitors. Rabbits must be on the grounds by 4 pm Wednesday of the Fair,
  3. Exhibitors must provide food and care for their entries. Cages will be provided.
  4. No rabbit showing any signs of disease will be allowed in the show.
  5. No rabbit may compete in more than one class.
  6. Pet Class: The animal is a mixed breed that does not conform to any one specific written standard. If you are unsure of the breed, this is the class.
  7. Exhibitors are required to handle their rabbits for judging. No adult may show a rabbit for a youth.
  8. No rabbits may leave the rabbit barn before Monday after the fair. Exhibitors are responsible for cleaning their cages at the conclusion of the fair.
  9. Each exhibitor is limited to 6 (six) rabbits per exhibitor, not including meat pens.

Meat Pens: A meat pen consists of 3 rabbits of the same breed and variety weighing between 4 – 6 pounds individually and be not more than 70 days old. One meat pen entry per open exhibitor. 4-H exhibitors may exhibit 2 meat pens. Only 4-H exhibitors may sell their meat pen at the Livestock Sale.

10-New Zealand

20-California
30-Dutch
40-Mini Rex
50-Holland Lops
60-Lionhead
70-Angora

80-English Spot

90-Mini Lops
100-Netherland Dwarf
110-Flemish Giants
120 – Jersey Wooley
130-Rex

DeptSecClassDescriptionPremiums
Registered Rabbits
10911Adult Doe (over 6 months)$5, $4, $3, $2, $1
10912Adult Buck (over 6 months)$5, $4, $3, $2, $1
10913Young Doe (under 6 months of age)$5, $4, $3, $2, $1
10914Young Buck (under 6 months of age)$5, $4, $3, $2, $1
Grade Rabbits
10915Adult Doe (over 6 months)$5, $4, $3, $2, $1
10916Adult Buck (over 6 months)$5, $4, $3, $2, $1
10917Young Doe (under 6 months of age)$5, $4, $3, $2, $1
10918Young Buck (under 6 months of age)$5, $4, $3, $2, $1
PET CLASS
109111Buck$5, $4, $3, $2, $1
109112Doe$5, $4, $3, $2, $1
109113Doe & Litter (Litter must be between
7 & 8 weeks of age)
$6, $5, $4, $3, $2
109114Meat Pen$6, $5, $4, $3, $2

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Section 3 – 4-H Rabbit Showmanship & Grooming

DeptSecClassDescriptionPremiums
10931Junior Showmanship –
Ages 8 to 10
$5.00 to each participating 4-H exhibitor
10932Intermediate Showmanship –
Ages 11 to 13
$5.00 to each participating 4-H exhibitor
10933Senior Showmanship –
Ages 14 to 19
$5.00 to each participating 4-H exhibitor

Section 4 – 4-H Youth Rabbit/Cavy Photography Contest

Premiums:    $5,    $4,    $3,    $2,    $1

  1. This contest is for 4-H members carrying poultry projects this year.
  2. Youth must place their name, age and club information on the back of the photo rabbits/cavies.
  3. One entry per exhibitor. Photo of rabbit/cavie cannot be entered in another photo class at Fair.
  4. All photos must be 5” x 7” and in color. No frames or mounts, each photo should be placed in a plastic sleeve for display.
  5. Photos will be judged for clarity of picture and creative skill.
  6. Entries must be submitted to the 4-H building by 4 pm on Monday.

Section 5 – 4-H Youth Rabbit/Cavy Agility Contest

DeptSecClassDescriptionPremiums
10931Beginner$5, $4, $3 ,$2, $1
10932Intermediate$5, $4, $3 ,$2, $1
10933Advanced$5, $4, $3 ,$2, $1

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