Telling your 4h story is an important part of reflecting on the growth and experiences of each year. Can be shown as a meat pen, single fryer, or roaster. Learning activities for rabbits potter county 4h penn. Breeding rabbit 6 class 4 to 6 months intermediate breeding rabbit 6 class 6 to 8. 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. A record book is an organized method of keeping records on a project, for example beef, dairy, shooting sports, or clothing created. Meat pen 3 rabbits that are of the same breed, age and size and are shown as a unit. Here you will include pictures of your rabbit experiences, new skills learned and a short story about your rabbit project that year. Rabbit project record insert for 4h members in their second or more years in a project. One goal of the rabbitcavy project is to teach budgeting, marketing and. Each year that you carry out a market rabbit project you should complete all parts of the rabbit record book, including the project summary. This project is suitable for youngsters of all ages from urban, suburban and rural communities.
Breeding rabbit project and record book osu extension. Market rabbit project and record book from ohio 4h. Rabbit and cavy projects nys 4h youth development program. Market rabbit project and record book from ohio 4h with images. Learn about rabbit breeding, feeding and management by raising rabbits or completing a nonanimal rabbit project. Inventory records these records help you keep track of the animals and equipment that you have for your project. Market rabbit project breeding and raising rabbits for meat. Record book section pages 3858 if a certain record chart is not applicable to your project, write in na. Level 3 market rabbit project project record book page 7 of 19. Points for project book completion will not be awarded at that. Cornell cooperative extension 4h animal project resources.
A completed record book is necessary for 4h achievement. It contains essential subject matter information for members taking a market rabbit, breeding rabbit, or pet rabbit project. Youth are encouraged to select from a variety of alternatives to meet their individual record keeping needs and learning styles. The purpose of all livestock projects, both market and nonmarket, is to further the education. Records should be kept accurately, neatly, and continuously. Market rabbit project books are to be submitted to the rabbit superintendent on sunday be tween 1 and 4pm in order to participate in the market classes and livestock sale on thursday. Use with 225 breeding rabbit project and record book, 226 market rabbit project and record book and 227 pet rabbit project and record book. Chelan douglas 4h record book please save the file under a different name if filling in online. Record books virginia cooperative extension virginia tech.
For use, when a project specific record is not available. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Rabbit curriculum teaches youth about raising rabbits, body parts, breeds, costs of raising a rabbit, how to care for a rabbit and much, much more. Market, and pet rabbit projects from the ohio state university extension publications store. You will need one livestock project record for each specie you are raising. The rabbit project teaches proper methods of caring for, raising, breeding and marketing rabbits. This project record book has been created specifically for 4h members enrolled in a rabbit 4h project. The michigan 4h animal market project record book has been developed at three levels. 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. For each rabbit you have bought and or rais ed, please complete the following information. These include member manuals and records, leaders guides and other publications. The latest date for starting records and for ownership of project animals is may 1 of the current 4h year, with the exception of market pen does, these need to be. Rabbit project record book cornell cooperative extension. A completed ffa animal enterprise record book can be used.
A project book is a guide of activities and learning experiences that a 4her can work on individually or in a 4h club. Cass county youth marketbreed rabbit project record book exhibitors 812 years old name address citystate 4h club leader no. Follow your interests, gain new skills and show off your achievements with over 100 projects. Any member taking a market rabbit project is ineligible to show that same rabbit in breeding class, and viceversa. Record keeping is an ongoing process that does not end when the 4h year ends. Market rabbit project and record book osu extension.
B0420c strawberries for food and profit unit 1 leaders. Keeping your record book in the market project, you will focus on the efficiency of the rabbitry based on the option you are pursuing. Use with 225 breeding rabbit project and record book, 226 market rabbit project and record book and. This project record book has been created specifically for 4h members enrolled in a. Market rabbit project summary record page 5 of 6 inventory expenses bought 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. A0605b pennsylvania 4h horsemanship skills evaluation sheet level 1. Champaign county will use the rabbit resource handbook and the breeding rabbit project and record book for the breeding. The virginia 4h foundation is spearheading the advancement of the virginia 4h youth livestock programs endowment. Order this book only once and use for several years. The michigan 4h animal market project record book has been developed. Rabbit breeding project breeding and raising rabbits for desired or unique characteristics. Feb 18, 2014 market rabbit project and record book from ohio 4h stay safe and healthy. 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.
Oceana countyjunior market rabbit record book 2020 for ages 57 as a member of the junior market animal project, you are required to submit your records as part of an educational project notebook in order to show your animal at the oceana county fair. Market rabbit project and record book complete this required project book every year a market rabbit project is taken. Youth can complete a project book or a record book in any project. Complete this required project and record book every year a dog project is. Dog and pet rabbit projects will complete their corresponding project book as usual. 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. The michigan 4h animal market project record books provided here are a tool for county 4h programs to help youth learn and document their understanding of livestock marketing concepts. Pen of 3 market rabbit project members complete their livestock skillathon at the designated time. Have your rabbit housed in the correct environmental conditions. Level 3 market rabbit project project record book page 5 of 20 project rabbit inventory. Klickitat county level 2 record book guide power point. Complete this required project book every year a market rabbit project is taken. Please note, in 2021 we will go back to state livestock record books, for all. Amount bought cost hay pellets other feeds total feed expenses.
Beef only one record for market steer and breeding heifer. For beef, swine, lamb, goat, poultry, rabbit you will also need a quality assurance form below one per. Keep a record of your project activities understand the business aspects and economics of purchasing animals. To get the best learning experience from the market hog project, it is very important for the participant to do a good job in keeping and completing the project record book. Junior livestock shows including poultry, rabbits, and dogs, regardless of. The purpose of 4h record keeping is to teach how to keep records, which is an important life skill. Record keeping is a very important part of 4h project work. Level 3 market rabbit project project record book page 14 of 19 in this section, include records of any healthrelated activity deworming, vaccines, or use of a veterinarians services for any other reasons. Purchase market rabbit project and record book from the ohio state university extension publications store. Rabbit resource handbook for breeding, market, and pet rabbit. Record books required record book guidelines and policies specific for chelandouglas counties. The breeding rabbit project will use the feed record available on the website or from your advisor rather than the feed records in the project books. To some extent, a market hog project is a scale model of a.
This record allows you to share your 4h story for the year. Primary resources and sources of rabbit science decathlon questions. Market rabbit record book ufifas extension university of florida. Lessons include all aspects of rabbit management and the science behind it. Feed records must be completed and turned in at skillathon. 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. Market rabbit project and record book recorded books. Keeping a record book is an important part of the project. For each rabbit you have bought andor rais ed, please complete the following information. Your original project book and this insert is required at livestock interview judging. Kansas state university 4h rabbit curriculum available from cornell animal science dept. This document, the market rabbit record book 4h rar, familiarizes youth with the importance of record keeping as an integral part of project management.
Market rabbit project in this project you will learn how to breed and raise rabbits. In the rabbit project you can learn about selection and raising your animals, but also dive into health issues, management practices and careers. Nys rabbit project record book the rabbit basics manual rabbit science decathlon video rabbit presentation from a madison county 4h member. Rabbits sold during the year should be recorded under other income. Purchase rabbit resource handbook for breeding, market, and pet rabbit projects from the ohio state university extension publications store. Market rabbit project and record book osu extension publications. Rabbits are popular pets, as they are generally affectionate and playful, and bond quickly with their. Project inventory and expense record information complete. I hereby certify that as the 4h member of this project, i have personally kept records on this animal project and have personally completed this record book. All animals must have water at all times and display area should be cleaned each day by 10 a. The kcyf checkin takes place on the sunday just prior to the start of fair, from 1. A record book is an organized method of keeping records on a project, for example.
Market rabbits meat pen, single fryer, roaster presentations and posters. Market rabbit record book page 11 monthly feed record weight measured in gr oz circle one include the values of pellets, hay, and veggies that your project animal receives. Each market rabbit option will deal with rabbits in various situations, depending on their developmental stage or reproductive condition. Young people learn about animal care, health, nutrition, physiology, breeding, genetics, housing, behavior, record keeping and presenting themselves and their animals to the public. Pet rabbit project and record book, march 2017 edition, page16, crossword puzzle. Use this section to help you formulate a feeding program for your rabbitry that includes all of the possible feeding scenarios.
Records help youth keep track of vital information that can later help them make the best decisions regarding their animals. Learn the basic principles of animal science by owning, caring for, and keeping records on one or more head of rabbits. A member may have a breeding rabbit project and a market rabbit project using different animals. Rabbit project record book michigan state university. Market rabbit project summary record page 1 of 6 market rabbit project record book name. This is why i enrolled in the rabbit project, what i want to do, and what i want to learn this year. Market rabbit project record book extension clark county. Rabbit resource handbook, updated resources 2004 edition. Have your rabbit tattooed for identification or practice the correct way of tattooing on a cloth rabbit or cardboard. Rabbit resource handbook for breeding, market, and pet.
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