Extension rabbit project book

Copies of project guides may be obtained from your local virginia cooperative extension office. To carry a rabbit, tuck the head under one arm and support the rabbit s weight by placing the other hand under the rump. Find training, project development committees pdcs and more support for volunteers on our volunteer site. Market rabbit project and record book from ohio 4h. Cornell cooperative extension 4h animal project resources.

Learn about breeding, handling, showing, health and disease, pedigrees, record keeping, marketing and careers. However, it is equally important to emphasize the learning of life skills. 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. Level 3 show rabbit project project record book page 2 of 21 the purpose of a rabbit animal project is to achieve the following. Rabbit 4h record books give members an opportunity to record events and re. A record book is an organized method of keeping records on a project, for example beef, dairy, shooting sports, or. Keeping a record book is an important part of the project. The youth development education program of virginia cooperative extension, 4h is rich with learning experiences in which young people partner with caring adults and volunteers in a fellowship unlike any other program available to youth today. My 4h rabbit, cavy and small animal project record book. Rabbit and cavy book project book requirements the rabbit and cavy project book is required to be completed to show in the rabbit and cavy project area at the st. The reference book is 4h rabbit resource handbook, published by ohio state university. B0420c strawberries for food and profit unit 1 leaders guide.

There is also a guide for helpers of rabbit projects. Complete this project book every year a breeding rabbit project is taken. These include member manuals and records, leaders guides and other publications. Rabbit resource handbook for breeding, market, and pet rabbit. Attach a fair exhibitor tag to the front of the book. Complete this required project book every year a market rabbit project is taken. Breeding rabbit project and record book breeding rabbits are rabbits kept for exhibition, not ones that are bred to produce offspring.

Or they can find other young people with the same interest and study that topic with the help of a volunteer that shares the same interests. A project book is a guide of activities and learning experiences that a 4her can work on individually or in a 4h club. Click on the book you want, and when the file opens on your screen, save or print it from there. Extension offices are usually found in countyseat towns.

In 4h, young people track their activities, events, learning experiences, and much more using the 4h record book. Rabbit project leader guide, 4h cooperative extension washington state university on. Im excited to officially announce the 2020 colorado colorado 4h ford truck raffle. Whats hoppening rabbit 1 covers identifying breeds. For use, when a project specific record is not available. The breed of rabbit you choose should be small and light enough for you to handle easily.

Chapters include breeding and genetics, diseases, keeping records, marketing and tanning hides. Pet rabbit project and record book, march 2017 edition, page16, crossword puzzle. Identify the types and grades of animals and employ efficient methods of. List the things necessary to take care of your project animals. Clair county fair project books should be placed in a white binder no larger than 2, with page 1 under the front overlay. 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. Rabbit project due to the current health crisis and everchanging guidelines, additional meetings may be cancelled or postponed. Cavy showmanship guinea pigs study tips 2020 poultry project guidelines. Good luck with your cloverbud project and remember to have fun while you are learning. Four class rabbit breeds small 26 lbs medium over 69 lbs american fuzzy lop american sable. Recordkeeping is an ongoing process that does not end when the 4h year ends. Rabbit project resources for volunteers find training, project development committees pdcs and more support for volunteers on our volunteer site. 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. The florida 4h state website offers some of these books and other educational books for online purchase.

Learn the different body types of various breeds of rabbits. Michigan 4h animal market project record book beginner junior exhibitors 911. Poultry project pages for use when taking more than one. The focus reflects the importance of this life skill in our daily lives. 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.

Klickitat county level 2 record book guide power point. Level 3 of the rabbit project is designed for those who want to explore interest areas of rabbit production. Breeding rabbit project and record book osu extension. Learn about rabbit breeding, feeding and management by raising rabbits or completing a nonanimal rabbit project. Through 4h, young people are encouraged to participate in a variety of activities that emphasize 4h. Follow your interests, gain new skills and show off your achievements with over 100 projects. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Breeding rabbits are rabbits kept for exhibition, not ones that are bred to produce offspring.

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. Besides this manual, there are other good places to get information about rabbits. We offer several programs that serve our community. A completed record book is not a requirement for showing at the fair as a cloverbud, but it is a good habit to teach. It is to be used for the entire ten years of participation in the 4h rabbit project. Rabbit project record book cornell cooperative extension. It is suggested that you consult with your extension agent about using the selfdetermined project with the rabbit curriculum as a resource. Record books virginia cooperative extension virginia tech. To volunteer with 4h in your area, contact your local 4h office. This record allows you to share your 4h story for the year.

Complete this required project book every year a pet rabbit project is taken. For beef, swine, lamb, goat, poultry, rabbit you will also need a quality assurance form below one per animal horse and pony. Telling your 4h story is an important part of reflecting on the growth and experiences of each year. Pet rabbit project and record book osu extension publications. As a helper for the rabbit project, one of your primary goals is to help youth gain knowledge about rabbits. Market rabbit record guide to accompany this project. These are the erecords that you should be using for your project. Acquire an understanding of rabbit production by preparing for, purchasing, caring for, and keeping records on one or more rabbits. Order this book only once and use for several years.

Rabbit showmanship instructions for rabbit tatooing. For each project, members document their personal experiences, learning, and development. Feeding rabbits naturally the urban rabbit project volume 2 craven jr, boyd, worden, rick on. 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. Colorado 4h youth development is part of csu extension. All record and project books linked here are pdf format and can be printed on your home printer. Learning activities for rabbits penn state extension. If enrolled without an animal, check with your extension agent for approval. Selfdetermined projects self determined project guide sheet project book. Youth can complete a project book or a record book in any project. Feb 18, 2014 market rabbit project and record book from ohio 4h stay safe and healthy.

The purpose of 4h recordkeeping is to teach how to keep records, which is an important life skill. D0670a the 4h water project unit 1 water conservation with the water lion pdf, 1. Issued in furtherance of cooperative extension work in agriculture and home economics, acts. A variety of projects are offered through 4h so members can pick the ones that most interest them. Youth are encouraged to select from a variety of alternatives to meet their individual recordkeeping needs and learning styles.

While county offices are closed and local distribution of project books is on hold, choose one of these methods. The texas 4h rabbit advisory committee provides the leadership and coordination of the program. Check back immediately preceding any event you plan to attend to confirm whether or not it is still happening. A special collection of project books is available for free on the perfect stayathome projects web page. Book is incomplete without comments and signature from your leader.

Lessons include all aspects of rabbit management and the science behind it. This project record book has been created specifically for 4h members enrolled in a rabbit 4h project. Rabbit projects ui extension 4h youth development university. Young people learn about animal care, health, nutrition, physiology, breeding, genetics, housing, behavior, record keeping and presenting themselves and their animals to the public. Rabbit and cavy projects nys 4h youth development program. Complete this project book every year a breeding rabbit. Rabbit project resources 4h youth development program. One hand supports the weight of the rabbit, while the other hand controls the rabbit.

You should treat rabbit projects as you would any other animal projects you care for, providing them with proper care, dedication and essential. Be sure to install the latest version of adobe reader to use form fields and remember to save a file to your hard drive. The virginia 4h foundation is spearheading the advancement of the virginia 4h youth livestock programs endowment. Rabbit montana 4h montana state university extension. Projects offer handson ways to learn about a topic of interest. Determine what class you would enter your rabbit in based on its weight.

This project is suitable for youngsters of all ages from urban, suburban and rural communities. Market, and pet rabbit projects from the ohio state university extension publications store. Read through this book and familiarize yourself with the kinds. That way, youll have a better understanding of what goes into a successful project and of what you can get out of it. Market rabbit project and record book osu extension. Publications can be purchased directly from the ohio state university extension publications or from local county extension offices, where ohio 4h club advisors. Feeding rabbits naturally the urban rabbit project volume 2. Contact your local county extension office through our county office list.