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. Among all the fun things to learn about in 4 h are animals, computers, public speaking, cooking, art, gardening, natural sciences, and much more. My 4 h rabbit, cavy and small animal project record book. This is a methodical and useful opportunity to learn about the care and maintenance involved in owning a rabbit or rabbits. Identify the types and grades of animals and employ efficient methods of marketing. Good luck with your cloverbud project and remember to have fun while you are learning. After recording existing inventory, you should also list those items you purchased this year that you will keep after the project is finished. All rabbit exhibitors need to purchase 228r rabbit resource book breeding rabbit project and record book 225 jr.
These include member manuals and records, leaders guides and other publications. Breeding rabbit project and record book breeding rabbits are rabbits kept for exhibition, not ones that are bred to produce offspring. We connect with people in all stages of life, from young children to older adults. In this 4 h animal science worksheet, students will complete several activities about companion animals. 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. Breeding rabbit 6 class 4 to 6 months intermediate breeding rabbit 6 class 6 to 8 months sr. Kent ounty 4h rabbit program project guidelines welcome to the 4h rabbit project. Pet rabbit project and record book from ohio 4h with. This handbook is a valuable resource for every cavy enthusiast. There are currently 49 breeds of rabbits recognized by the american rabbit breeders association arba. The rabbit project is a great way to get involved no matter where you live. Rabbits in colonies the urban rabbit project book 3 kindle edition by craven jr.
To volunteer with 4 h in your area, contact your local 4 h office. Primary resources and sources of rabbit science decathlon questions. See more ideas about rabbit, 4 h and raising rabbits. Accurate records will guide your progress and educate leaders about the development and needs of your 4h rabbit project. The urban rabbit project volume 1 backyard meat rabbits this is the first in a series called the urban rabbit project that will share all of our different experiences with rabbits. Rabbit teaches youth about raising rabbits, body parts, breeds, costs of raising rabbits, how to care for rabbits and much, much more. While it is highly informative, there were also many things that did not pertain to our county, and may no longer be part of the rules of many or all county 4 h projects. The rabbit project teaches proper methods of caring for, raising, breeding and marketing rabbits. Learn about rabbit breeding, feeding and management by raising rabbits or completing a nonanimal rabbit project. Identify the types and grades of animals and employ efficient methods of. Telling your 4 h story is an important part of reflecting on the growth and experiences of each year.
Then, work with your 4 h leaders and parents to make a 4 h project plan of what you want to do and learn. As a 4 h member, you should familiarize and research several breeds to determine those meeting the criteria you have for your rabbit project. It is suggested that you start with a doe rabbit and extend the project each year that you take the project. It will help you set goals for the project year, record your accomplishments, and provide a place to keep important records on your rabbits.
The 4h rabbit proficiency program helps you learn what you need to know about your 4h project. My 4h rabbit, cavy and small animal project record book. In the rabbit project, youth can learn about selecting and raising a rabbit. Raising and marketing rabbits is an ideal project for 4 h members, espe. Message to county extension agents and adult leaders this manual is a reference guide for young people and adults wanting to participate in a 4 h rabbit project in texas. Your project leader will assist you in setting and achieving your goals. A rabbit project is a great way to get started with an animal. Project options you can participate in the texas 4 h rabbit project through a variety of options, depending on the intended use of your project. Keeping good records is an important part of your 4h experience. Jan 15, 2011 i bought this book for my daughter for christmas because i thought it would help her with her 4 h rabbit project. My 4h rabbit, cavy, and small animal project record book. You will want to enroll in the fall to prepare for.
We work with families and children, farmers and businessowners, community leaders and elected officials to build better lives, better businesses and better communities to make ohio great. Rabbits, rabbits, rabbits online show rabbit record book, 4h rar12 dln was developed by joy jordan, 4 h curriculum specialist, loretta rodriguez, project assistant, and jessica kochert, curriculum assistant, university of florida, institute of food and agricultural sciences. Breeding rabbit project and record book osu extension. In 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. Your role as project helper is to support youth and make learning more fun. This project is organized to provide experience for young people in the selection, feeding, husbandry, and exhibiting of rabbits. The florida 4 h state website offers some of these books and other educational books for online purchase. Feb 18, 2014 market rabbit project and record book from ohio 4 h stay safe and healthy. New jersey 4 h rabbit, cavy, and small animal project record book p. Youth rabbit program the south carolina 4 h ffa rabbit project is an advancement program that consists of a series of levels which provide a framework for learning about rabbits. Project books for complete descriptions of ohio 4h projects and the publications that support them, please refer to the latest family guide or to ohio 4h project central, an interactive web site that includes sample pages, ratings, and comments.
The reference book is 4h rabbit resource handbook, published by ohio state university. Tips for how you can help your child turn in a great record book for their 4 h project. 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. It is to be used for the entire ten years of participation in the 4h rabbit project. Follow your interests, gain new skills and show off your achievements with over 100 projects. Pet rabbit project and record book from ohio 4 h stay safe and healthy.
All publications 4h page 1 osu extension publications. This interactive web project will guide you through completing your rabbit project. In this project, you own one or more does a doe is a female rabbit. Inventory examples include clippers, brushes, feeders, cages, etc. Participants must be 4 h members but do not need to be enrolled in a 4 h rabbit project. For each project, members document their personal experiences, learning, and development. Youth rabbit program college of agriculture, forestry. Rabbit project resources for volunteers find training, project development committees pdcs and more support for volunteers on our volunteer site. Keeping a record book is an important part of the project. Rabbits in colonies the urban rabbit project book 3. We are dedicated to helping him locate celia and slaying the infamous krebborcwajes which have taken her. For projects that are not listed above, use the generic project record. You will learn basic principles of animal husbandry by owning andor caring for and keeping records on one or more rabbits.
As you work through the rabbit project, be sure to take advantage of the supplemental information, videos, and links. There are many opportunities for youth to learn about all aspects of rabbit ownership, showing and breeding. Want to do a 4h animal project but think you dont have enough space to raise an animal. Rabbit breeding project breeding and raising rabbits for desired or unique characteristics.
Your rabbit may live in the barn or in hutch in your yard. Level 3 show rabbit project project record book page 2 of 21 the purpose of a rabbit animal project is to achieve the following. Some of the skills you can learn and activities you can do in this project are listed below. Students will learn about feline feelings, dog breeds and their different groups, rabbit vocabulary and ideas for service projects. It should be included as part of your project records. The washington county 4 h rabbit project is comprised of a group of youth who are enthusiastic about rabbits. Michigan 4 h rabbit project snapshot michigan 4 h rabbits and cavies. Complete this project book every year a breeding rabbit project is taken. Sometimes you will need to work with youth to find people, groups, events magazines and books to help them complete an activity.
This resource handbook contains essential information for members taking a guinea pig project. Listen as a vigo county 4 h member discusses her rabbit project. Level 3 market rabbit project project record book page 4 of 19 list all equipment and assets you had at the beginning of the project. All three projects have individual web page sets that you will use to complete the project you have chosen. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. This project is designed for junior members and older members with little rabbit experience. Rabbit and cavy projects nys 4h youth development program. Handling live animals, watching them grow, and learning how to care for them has value far beyond that of competition. Pet rabbit project show rabbit project market rabbit project. Youth learn about the breeds, characteristics, and sound care and management practices. To volunteer with 4 h in your area, contact your local 4 h. According to the official synopsis, the team investigates topics such as jailbreaks, superpower technology, heists, and crazy world war ii weapons, which they will explore.
For information about your project, you will need to study other pamphlets and books. Rabbits animals projects kansas 4h youth development. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading rabbits in colonies the urban rabbit project book 3. Topics covered include general care, history, anatomy, selection, housing and equipment, records, nutrition, health, reproduction, show preparation, marketing, and care. Read through this book and familiarize yourself with the kinds of records you will. Market rabbit project and record book from ohio 4h. No matter whether your rabbit is raised for meat or is your roommate, you can begin your journey in 4 h in the rabbit project. A guide to raising and showing rabbits johnson, samantha, johnson, daniel on. Market rabbit project breeding and raising rabbits for meat. Kansas state university 4h rabbit curriculum available from cornell animal science dept. Most of the answers to the questions asked in the advancement program can be found in your project manual. The 4 h rabbit proficiency program helps you learn what you need to know about your 4 h project.
Rabbit project record book cornell cooperative extension. 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. B0420c strawberries for food and profit unit 1 leaders guide. A completed record book is not a requirement for showing at the fair as a. Each future volume will build on the prior volumes, but could be read as a standalone book. Jun 18, 2015 listen as a vigo county 4 h member discusses her rabbit project. The kansas rabbit breeders association is a strong supporter and partner in this high quality project. How to rock your record books and take them to the next level. Through your project, you will learn animal care basics, good management practices and record keeping. As youth complete activities, youll discuss what they did and learned. Selecting a breed of rabbit can be a huge challenge for firsttime rabbit owners.
Do you want to learn how to raise and care for rabbits. I bought this book for my daughter for christmas because i thought it would help her with her 4 h rabbit project. I hereby certify that i have personally kept records on this project and have personally completed this record book. White rabbit project was a netflix series starring kari byron, tory belleci, and grant imahara, the build team from mythbusters, that was released on december 9, 2016. Rabbit project resources 4h youth development program. The books for the most popular projects in loudoun county can be found here.
Z download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Kansas 4 h youth development recognizes the authorized rabbit breeds and varieties of the american rabbit breeders association for show purposes. Copies of project guides may be obtained from your local virginia cooperative extension office. The oregon 4 h rabbit advancement program is an important part of your rabbit project.
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. Rabbit 4 h record books give members an opportunity to record events and re. For use, when a project specific record is not available. The virginia 4 h foundation is spearheading the advancement of the virginia 4 h youth livestock programs endowment. We are fortunate to have a very active membership with a wide range of expertise.
For more information contact the project related snohomish county 4 h program leader or superintendent who will contact the state 4 h fair coordinator marilyn stout. A completed record book is not a requirement for showing at the fair as a cloverbud, but it is a good habit to teach. Archery record book shooting sports firearms record book rabbit project record book 2019 clover sprouts rabbit project record book 2018 members personal 4 h record book. Record books virginia cooperative extension virginia tech. Feb 18, 2014 market rabbit project and record book from ohio 4 h. Michigan 4 h animal market project record book beginner junior exhibitors 911 years old michigan 4 h animal market project record book intermediate intermediate exhibitors 1215 years old. Bee project record book 2016 bee hive frame observation data sheet dog project record book 2019. Includes the complete 4 h rabbit curriculum rabbit books and the helpers guide.
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