RABBIT
Department G
Superintendents: Melissa Nicholson & Connie Moore
Junior Superintendent: Ada Norman
RABBIT RULES AND GUIDELINES:
- General Animal Science Rules apply to this Department.
- Number of Entries per Exhibitor: A 4-H Member is limited to exhibiting one rabbit per class with a maximum of six classes entered, excluding showmanship and meat.
- Youth for the Quality Care of Animals YQCA) – Nebraska 4-H requires all youth enrolled in livestock projects to complete annual quality assurance training through Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA). Refer to the Nebraska State Fair General Rules and Regulations for additional information.
- All rabbits except fryers must have permanent ID numbers or names tattooed in their ear with a pin tattoo pliers and tattoo ink. (Permanent marker numbers written in the ears of the rabbits are NOT permanent ID numbers). ID numbers or names along with class information must be supplied to superintendent at time of entry. All animals will be physically checked for tattoos during entry. Tattoos and class information must match the information found on the 4-H Affidavit form. Rabbits whose tattoos are not readable or do not match the 4-H Affidavit will not be allowed to show at the State Fair. Tattoos that have faded or are no longer readable should be re-done prior to State Fair.
- Check-In and Show: Check in is Monday, July 27 from 4:30-7:00 p.m. Show is Tuesday, July 28 at 8:30 a.m.
- All rabbits must be shown by the exhibitor – showmanship and conformation.
- Information on rabbit showmanship is found in 4-H 339, Rabbits, Rabbits, Rabbits, NATL4H 08080 Rabbit 1: What’s Hoppening? NATL4H 08081 Rabbit 2: Making Tracks, NATL4H Rabbit 3: All Ears. Refer to the Livestock Showmanship rules.
- Basis for Judging is based on grooming and training of the rabbit and the appearance and behavior of the exhibitor. The exhibitor must vocally explain the steps in their routine and the merit of the rabbit. Primarily showmanship is the skill of the exhibitor in presenting and explaining the rabbit before the judge. The excellence of the rabbit is not considered in scoring. Scoresheet: SF 291
- Maximum Length of showmanship presentations is four minutes One (1) point for every 30 seconds over will be deducted for showmanship presentations exceeding time limit. Exhibitors will be timed; the judges may or may not ask questions of the exhibitor at the close of the routine.
- Fancy Breeds: American Fuzzy Lop, American Sable, Belgian Hare, Britannia Petite, Dutch, Dwarf Hotot, English Angora, English Spot, Florida White, French Angora, Harlequin, Havana, Himalayan, Jersey Woollie, Lilac, Holland Lop, Mini Lop, Mini Rex, Mini Satin, Netherland Dwarf, Polish, Rex, Rhinelander, Satin Angora, Silver, Silver Marten, Standard Chinchilla, Tan, Thrianta, Lionhead
- Commercial Breeds: American, American Chinchilla, American Fuzzy Lop, Beveren, Blanc d Hotot, Californian,Champagne D’Argent, Checkered Giant, Cinnamon, Crème D’Argent, English Lop, Flemish Giant, French Lop, Giant Angora, Giant Chinchilla, New Zealand, Palomino, Satin, Silver Fox
DIVISION 80: RABBIT
G080001. Senior Showmanship.
G080002. Intermediate Showmanship.
G080003. Junior Showmanship.
G08000C. Clover Kid Showmanship.
G080005. Senior Fancy (Does Only) – Over 6 months
G080006. Senior Fancy (Bucks Only)- Over 6 months
G080007. Junior Fancy (Does Only) – Under 6 months
G080008. Junior Fancy (Bucks Only) – Under 6 months
G080009. Senior Commercial (Does Only) 8 months & older
G080010. Senior Commercial (Bucks Only) – 8 months & older
G080011. Intermediate Commercial (Does Only) – 6-8 months
G080012. Intermediate Commercial (Bucks Only) – 6-8 months
G080013. Junior Commercial (Does Only) – Under 6 months
G080014. Junior Commercial (Bucks Only) – Under 6 months
Pet Rabbit Classes:
G080015. Doe.
G080016. Buck.
Market Classes:
G080017. Single Fryer – Not over 10 weeks of age. (Weight 3 – 5 lbs.).
G080018. Roaster – Must be under 6 months of age. (Over 8 lbs.).