Special Thanks: The Rabbit Project would like to thank the Balcom and Wales Family for their donations toward awards and expenses, the families who donated fundraising items, and to the volunteers who generously donated their time at the Sweetheart Fur and Feathers Rabbit Show at Wild West WinterFest. We cannot express how much we appreciate everyone’s contributions toward making the show a great success!
March Project Meeting: Our March 1st meeting will be at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds in Exhibit Building 3 from 7:00pm – 8:00pm. Please remember to bring your Record Books (orange sheets) and Project Books (What’s Hoppening? – Level 1; Making Tracks – Level 2; Leaps and Bounds – Level 3) to each meeting. All future meeting will be on the first Thursday of each month at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds. In the winter months, we will meet in Exhibit Building 3, and when the weather turns nice again, we will meet in the Rabbit & Poultry Barn.
Contact Information:
Rae 285-4566 Nicole 581-2223 or Dave 581-2110 or Katy 285-3732
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Objectives:
- Gain Knowledge and skills in managing and caring for rabbits.
- Learn to select quality rabbits and feed them balanced rations.
- Maintain management records to base decisions regarding feed, production and breeding
- Participate and assume responsibility in the 4-H rabbit program.
Suggested Project Activities:
- Beginning members should start their project with a doe rabbit.
- Second year members and beyond should continue the first year animal(s) and extend the project into one or more does and/or bucks.
- Enroll in fall to prepare for receiving animals.
- Members are encouraged to exhibit animals at least once during the project year (county fair, American Rabbit Breeders)
RABBIT, LEVEL 1 - 3410
This project is designed for the beginning rabbit member with little or no experience in raising rabbits. You will be able to name several breeds of rabbits, identify the part of the animal, discuss the sanitation methods needed to raise rabbits, describe good feeding and watering practices, keep good feed and financial records, and demonstrate proper showmanship procedures. You must complete at least 7 activities and two learning experiences each year to complete this project.
Materials:
M What's Hoppening?, BU6069, $4.00
L Rabbit Guide To Youth Group Activities, BU6072, $3.75
S Rabbit Fitting & Showing, Member's Guide, MI1268, $1.00
S Rabbit Fitting & Showing, Leader's Guide, MI1269, $1.00
S Rabbit Resource Handbook, OH228R, $15.00
RABBIT, LEVEL 2 - 3420
The intermediate level project is designed for 4-H members who wish to expand upon their knowledge gained in the previous level. While the project is designed to be completed in 2-3 years, there is no time limit. You must complete a minimum of 7 activities and 5 learning experiences each year to complete this project.
Materials:
M Making Tracks, BU6070, $3.75
L Rabbit Guide to Youth Group Activities, BU6072, $3.75
S Rabbit Fitting & Showing, Member's Guide, MI1268, $1.00
S Rabbit Fitting & Showing, Leader's Guide, MI1269, $1.00
S Rabbit Resource Handbook, OH228R, $15.00
RABBIT, LEVEL 3 - 3430
The level of the rabbit project is designed for those who want to explore interest areas of rabbit production. Each interest area represents a project. You can work in this level for several years. You must complete a minimum of 7 activities and 5 learning experiences each year to complete this project. In this level, you should explore at least one of the interest areas and within the area perform the number of "Things to Do". Interest areas include Breeding and Genetics, Diseases, Keeping Records, Marketing and Tanning Hides.
Materials:
M Leaps and Bounds, NCR409, $3.75
L Rabbit Guide to Youth Group Activities, BU6072, $3.75
S Rabbit Fitting & Showing, Member's Guide, MI1268, $1.00
S Rabbit Fitting & Showing, Leader's Guide, MI1269, $1.00
S Rabbit Resource Handbook, OH228R, $15.00
INDEPENDENT STUDY - 3499
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