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Division A-12
Rabbits
1. Each
4-H member must be enrolled in the rabbit project by May 1 of this
year.
2. All rabbits must be identified on the proper forms by June 15 at
the Extension Office.
3. Rabbits are to be on the grounds the day of judging only.
4. This division is for rabbits only. No guinea pigs, cavy,
hamsters, etc. will be shown. See Division 1-16 – Pets.
5. Classes will be provided for each of the common breeds in each
division
6. Separate classes will be made for pedigreed (have registration
papers) and unpedigreed in the breeding classes. Pedigreed (have
registration papers) and unpedigreed rabbits will show together in
the meat division.
7. Members may exhibit four rabbits. One of these rabbits may also
be shown in the fur class.
8. Pedigreed rabbits (those with registration papers) should have a
permanent number in the left ear. Unpedigreed rabbits must have a
temporary number made by felt tip pen inside the left ear. Ear
number must be recorded on the entry sheet and remarked before fair
if necessary.
9. Pedigreed rabbits (those with registration papers) must meet the
weight standards for the breed.
10. Discovering 4-H’ers (those who were in the third grade during
the school year just completed) will show in separate
non-competitive classes and will receive a special Discovering 4-H
ribbon and $2.00 premium. Discovering 4-H’ers are not eligible for
showmanship classes.
11. Premiums will be awarded as follows:
Blue ribbon winners $2.00
Red ribbon winners $1.50
White ribbon winners $1.00
RABBIT CLASSES
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Class
1 |
Showmanship (information available at your Extension
office) |
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Class 2 |
Meat Class (must be 6 lbs. or under on show day) |
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Class 3 |
Breeding Class
A: Rabbits will be entered in classes according to
breed, sex, and date of birth |
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Class 4 |
Fur Class (rabbits shown in the fur class must also be
entered in one of the above classes)
4-A White Fur
4-B Colored Fur |
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Class 5 |
Educational Exhibit – see index |
Special Awards/Sponsors
A
trophy will be presented to the Best of Show by the Dairy Den,
Missouri Valley.
A trophy will be presented to the Best Opposite Sex by Woodhouse
Auto Family.
Showmanship plaques provided. See listing under the showmanship
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