Rabbits

Superintendent

Becky McCoy

Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at 9:30 am (Location TBD)

Order of judging: 4-H/FFA Meat Pens; 4-H/FFA Does, Bucks; 4-H Cloverbud Open Class

 PREMIUMS: 1st-$3.00, 2nd-$2.00, 3rd-$1.00, 4th-Ribbon

 Entry fees in this department are:

 4-H Cloverbud Open Class - $2.00 per Single entry.

4-H/FFA single entry - $1.00. 4-H/FFA Meat Pen - $2.00

1. 4-H & FFA entries are due August 1, 2024.
2. The General Livestock rules will apply to 4-H/FFA members.
3. All rabbits must be owned at least 30 days prior to the fair.
4. Only ARBA recognized pure breeds from the current “ARBA Standard of Perfection” may be entered in the show. Crossbreed rabbits will only be accepted in the 4-H/FFA Meat Pens. The Judge and Superintendent will make classes, as they consider necessary. Classes with less than 4 entries will be combined.
5. Rabbits will be shown by exhibitor only. Exhibitors are REQUIRED to be present and show their animal.
6. Any animal showing signs of disease, infection, parasite, or open sores or does about to kindle will not be accepted. No breeding of rabbits allowed in barns.
7. Animals will be exhibited as singles with the exception of the meat pens.
8. An exhibitor may enter no more than four (4) entries/pens in the 4-H/FFA Meat Pen Class
9. Exhibitor must feed and water their own animals.
10. Each rabbit shall be permanently tattooed. Tattoos must be legible and in the left ear. Tattoos will be checked and must correspond with tattoos recorded on registration. Non-tattooed rabbits are unacceptable for the show.
11. Rabbits must have tattoo at least one week prior to fair. No fresh tattoos will be allowed.
12. Rabbits must be in place by 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 12. Rabbits will be released at 2:00 pm Saturday, August 17.
13. All 4-H/FFA Meats Pens will be weighed in at 11:00 am Monday, August 12.
14. Absolutely no substitutions may be made.
15. Exhibitors may only use zip ties to secure cages.
16. There must be a minimum of 7 4-H/FFA Meat Pens in order to guarantee one sale slot. The Grand Champion 4-H/FFA Meat pen will receive a belt buckle.

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The following breeds of rabbits will be judged in competition in the designated classes:

4-H and FFA Division

Single Breeds-4 Class (Senior and Junior classes only) & Recognized colors

Four Class Rabbits:

Senior Class - 6 months of age and over & meets weight requirements for specific breed.

Junior Class - Under 6 months of age & meets requirements for specific breed.

*There shall be separate classes for bucks and does in each of the classifications.

Single Breeds-6 class (Senior, Intermediate and Junior classes only) & Recognized colors 

Six Class Rabbits:

Senior Class- 8 months old and over & meets weight requirements for specific breed

Intermediate Class- Older than 6 months but less than 8 months of age & meets weight requirements for specific breed.

Junior Class- Less than 6 months of age & meets requirements for specific breed.

*There shall be separate classes for bucks and does in each of the classifications.

4-H/FFA Meat Pen-4-H/FFA Division

Will consist of three (3) Rabbits not to exceed 10 weeks of age. Each rabbit shall weigh a minimum of 3.5 pounds and no more than 5.5 pounds. These rabbits may not be entered in any other class. The date of birth must be provided on entry.