Sturdy cover a 4h record book cover, other notebook or report cover with fasteners. If you prefer to type your records make sure to open the workable documents version of the forms. Use the chart below to find answers to the following questions about vitamins. Be sure to complete all sections of the record book. In a handy questionandanswer format karen patry expertly addresses every aspect of rabbit care, including housing, feeding, breeding, kindling, health, and behavior. Learn basic principles of animal science by owning, caring for, and keeping records on one or more head of livestock. Rabbit and cavy projects nys 4h youth development program. The following projects should not be using this record book supplement. Basic rabbit genetics chart a cute pictorial showing how. Free rabbitry record sheets to download and print rabbit.
Members must choose which unit to enroll which animal at the beginning of the year. In 2020, cecil 4hers must use the maryland 4h summary record. If you have performed additional weighins at home, list the date and your rabbits weight below. A completed ffa animal enterprise record book can be used. The kcyf checkin takes place on the sunday just prior to the start. When answering these, be specific and use examples. Breeding rabbit project and record book from ohio 4h. Nys rabbit project record book the rabbit basics manual rabbit science decathlon video rabbit presentation from a madison county 4h member. We are here to promote the wellkeeping of rabbits in all of their capacities, and help your rabbit experience begin as smoothly as possible. In the 4h beef project you can select from a breeding animal or a market animal. If it is your first year taking a project use the appropriate record book. Record the answers to the questions at the bottom of the page. Since we dont keep our records binder in the rabbitry, we record breedings on a breeding board, then transfer the info to our binder once a month.
Primary resources and sources of rabbit science decathlon questions. Print out a breeding board on standard paper, then laminate or place in a plastic page protector. To acquire an understanding of rabbit breeding, production and management. In the 4h sheep project you can learn bout breeds, selection, grooming, production, management, showmanship, marketing, and careers. Rabbit project record book cornell cooperative extension. To let the member contribute to the family table with rabbit meat, or to experience the. Gain knowledge of sound breeding, feeding, and management practices. It is very important to record breeding info immediately. While county offices are closed and local distribution of project books is on hold.
Your full name will work with the agriculture teacher to locate quality showing and breeding animals 60 days prior to the county fair. These activities and the date on which they were completed are recorded on the project achievement record book, found in the cass county 4h record book. Commercial, fancy and wool type breeding stock units, doe with litter, replacement project, and marketable rabbit raising projects except those that qualify as senior management projects. Rabbit smarties is a great fun way to learn more about rabbits.
The model rabbit pattern is an excellent tool for identifying parts, determining sex, practicing handling, trimming nails and other management practices. This project record book has been created specifically for 4h members enrolled in a. 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. Did member complete the parts of a rabbit parts on page 1920. Breeding rabbit project and record book breeding rabbits are rabbits kept for exhibition, not ones that are bred to produce offspring. A0605b pennsylvania 4h horsemanship skills evaluation sheet level 1. A member must complete a project record book and turn it in to a club leader.
It wasnt as sophisticated anymore, but i trimmed it down to the records i actually kept and needed. Use in conjunction with the 228r rabbit resource handbook to manage and evaluate your production practices. Follow your interests, gain new skills and show off your achievements with over 100 projects. Correctness and completeness of answers will be used in judging the project book. Guidelines 225 breeding rabbit project and record book x project animal by required date at least 1 topic of interest at least 5 activities. Breeding rabbit 6 class 4 to 6 months intermediate breeding rabbit 6 class 6 to 8 months. Purchase breeding rabbit project and record book from the ohio state university extension publications store giant rabbits are a versatile resource three young flemish giant rabbits just hanging out. All 4h members should follow exhibit requirements listed, as this is the standard judges will use. Free rabbitry record sheets to download and print free stuff, rabbit care, rabbit equipment by ellyn scroll down to skip all the chitchat and get straight to the free downloads.
West virginia 4h breeding livestock beginner record guide. Select, breed, and farrow one or more gilts or sows. This project is for members wishing to learn about rabbit breeding and reproduction. Project and record book requires the 117r beef resource handbook. Complete this required project book every year a pet rabbit project is taken. Rabbit project record book gratiot county fair for youth. The rabbit helpers guide features group activities and answer keys. The rabbit market book is required to be completed to show in the market project. We offer training through books, videos, and our blog to help you avoid common mistakes and start out strong with your bunny project. Information about your rabbitrycavy housing, feed, breeding, and so. Keep records of your goals, numbers of pigs, things you do to feed and care for them, money you spend and receive, and your 4h experiences.
Rabbit resource handbook for breeding, market, and pet. H rabbit records should be accumulative meaning that you keep and add to your records from year. Rabbit resource handbook for breeding, market, and pet rabbit. Use separate pages for each project rabbit or a page for each age class and kind of rabbit. Pet rabbit project and record book from ohio 4h with images. Project options you can participate in the texas 4h rabbit project through a variety of options, depending on the intended use of your project. Click on the links below to access your 4h record keeping forms. Goat feed and bedding will also be paid for out of the savings account until the first litter of offspring are sold. A special collection of project books is available for free on the perfect stayathome projects web page. Members with hardship cases can complete their rabbit project by competing in showmanship and turning in a record book along with other club members. I am aware that this record book may be on display and thus all content will be appropriate for all audiences. Here you will include pictures of your rabbit experiences, new skills learned and a short story about your rabbit project that year. It contains essential subject matter information for members taking a market rabbit, breeding rabbit, or pet rabbit project. An example is a student working in a family day care center for the expenses to support a production rabbit project.
What factors will you consider when selecting your project animals breed, age, size, etc. I understand that this is a completed breeding beef project record book as required. Rabbit resource handbook for breeding, market, and pet rabbit projects. Each year that you carry out a market rabbit project you should complete all parts of the rabbit record book, including the project summary. Doing record books is probably not on most members top ten. To participate in group activities within your 4h club. It will help you set goals for the project year, record your accomplishments, and provide a place to keep important records on your rabbits. 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. County requirements state fair requirements see the 4h state fair guidebook for complete details for nonlivestock projects.
Feed recordjr, sr, breeding and dairy record books. I understand that this is a completed breeding rabbit project record book as required. Complete this required project book every year a breeding rabbit project is taken. Learn about rabbit breeding, feeding and management by raising rabbits or completing a nonanimal rabbit project. Rabbits can only be borrowed in hardship cases where the members rabbit died prior to fair and only then, with the permission of the superintendent. L noncash transactions quiz financial record book terms key. Kansas state university 4h rabbit curriculum available from cornell animal science dept. It features curriculum that will guide you through the project. Complete level 2 within three years from the time you begin. 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. The rabbit smarties book and the youth rabbit project study guide have both been an extraordinary help to me in studying for competitions.
Rabbits, rabbits, rabbits online level 3 show rabbit project project record book page 5 of 21 list all of the rabbits you own at the beginning of the project and add any rabbits you purchase or add to your. Rabbit breeding project breeding and raising rabbits for desired or unique characteristics. If you have any questions regarding the 4h rabbit project or completing this record book. Information about your rabbitrycavy housing, feed, breeding, and so on. Please attach additional pages if you run out of room on this template. You will be asked 5 questions by an interview judge based on your rabbit project. In this project, you own one or more does a doe is a female rabbit. May 11, 2015 digital pdf product the rabbit record book includes the following record keeping sheets. Current record books include vce publication 380122,4h livestock record book,and vce publication 380121, advanced 4h livestock record book. Yes no 2 did member complete the genetics activity on page 21. These include member manuals and records, leaders guides and other publications. Last years closing inventory information may be transferred to the new record book and used as this years beginning inventory. 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. The project book given to you will be scored, but you are encouraged to also add other information such as.
Market rabbit project breeding and raising rabbits for meat. Effort, creativity, correctness and completeness of answers will be used in judging the project record book. Order this book only once and use for several years. Please use it to help you develop your record book. For a copy contact your county 4h office or order online at national 4h service supply. As a helper for the rabbit project, one of your primary goals is to help youth gain knowledge about. Includes the complete 4h rabbit curriculum rabbit books and the helpers guide. Arba rabbit breed profiles 49 breeds recognized by arba, 022018. Rabbit and cavy project record complete for rabbit one for market and one for breeding and cavy. Rabbit breeding stock record book for all 4h rabbit breeding stock projects including. Practice and develop the life skills of making decisions, leading self and others, relating to. Click on the book you want, and when the file opens on. For additional curriculum possibilities, explore the national directory of 4h materials and do a key word search for sheep sheep 1. Ohio state university extension 2019 stark county 4h project.
Breeding animals allow you to start your own herd while market animals produce meat products for people. Do a minimum of seven activities in level 2 of the swine achievement program each year. The kcyf checkin takes place on the sunday just prior to the start of fair, from 1. Ohio state university extension 2019 stark county 4h. Record book completed prior to arriving at skillathon. Yes no 1 are the quality assurance questions answered on page 46. Tuesday, july 24, in the multipurpose building see jr. Breeding rabbit project and record book 4h 225 ohio state extension on. Record keeping forms university of maryland extension. For all 4h rabbit breeding stock projects including. Your full name will start a breeding rabbit project with money from a savings account. Keeping a record book is an important part of the project. While county offices are closed and local distribution of project books is on hold, choose one of these methods. Did you have any problems with breeding, feeding, or any other issues.
Many answers can be found in the current standard of perfection, official guide to raising better rabbits and cavies, rabbit production, and the domestic rabbits magazine. Level 3 market rabbit project project record book page 17 of 19 when breeding your rabbits, it is esential to keep accurate breeding records. Rabbit sheep swine 2020 livestock record supplement. B0420c strawberries for food and profit unit 1 leaders.
Market rabbit project summary record page 6 of 6 summary use this page to write a summary of your project. Locate answers to questions you might have concerning projects, judging, and project completion requirements. Microsoft word 4h animal science printed resourcesnovember author. Whether youre an experienced rabbit farmer or building your first hutch for a pet bunny, the rabbitraising problem solver has answers to all of your most pressing questions. Complete this project book every year a breeding rabbit project is taken.
Project animal by required date at least 1 topic of interest. Feb 18, 2014 pet rabbit project and record book from ohio 4h. Breeding rabbits are rabbits kept for exhibition, not ones that are bred to produce offspring. The rabbit project teaches proper methods of caring for, raising, breeding and marketing rabbits. Use this section to help you keep track of the does and bucks that you have mated, as well as their total breeding and production history. Answers questions completely and shows evidence of understanding project. Breeding rabbit project and record book osu extension. Additionally, each exhibitor in a rabbit project must complete and submit a 4h rabbit project record book, due on june 30.
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