General Information:
- Companion animals will be checked-in and released on the same day. They must have their own cage and all shots.
- Judging will begin immediately after the Poultry Show.
- Show Procedure: Exhibitors must be present at time of showing. Animals must be in a cage at all times unless judge asks to remove them. If being shown in a travel cage, exhibitors should bring photographs of the animal's normal habitat.
- Exhibitors may show one entry per class, up to 3 total animals.
- Each exhibitor will be interviewed on their knowledge of their animal and its care.
- The Judge will evaluate the participant on the following basis: knowledge of the project - 45 points, interview - 20 points, health of the animal - 20, cage and appropriate housing - 15 points.
- Ferrets require rabies vaccine, submit health form signed by the veterinarian with the Fair Entry Form.
- Disqualified Animals - Any animal showing signs of sickness, disease, or parasite infestation will be eliminated from the show and must be removed from the fairgrounds.
- Age of animals - All animals must be weaned prior to show. Minimum age of animals to be shown:
- Pet rabbits: 9 weeks
- Ferrets: 12 weeks
- Guinea pigs: 4 weeks
- Chinchillas: 7 weeks
- Hedge hogs: 5 weeks
- Gerbils, hamsters, mice, rats: 4 weeks
- Pet rabbits: 9 weeks
Division 695 – Companion Animals
G695001 Pet Rabbit – Rabbits shown in the pet class are not judged on breed standards, therefore mixed breed rabbits can be entered and ear tattoos are not required. These animals can be used for Rabbit Showmanship. These animals cannot sell at the Livestock Sale and will not go on the sale consignment. Quality Assurance is not required to show Pet Rabbits.
G695002 Small Household Pets – includes only ferrets, guinea pigs, chinchillas and hedgehogs
G690003 Fish
G695004 Hamsters, Gerbils, Rats, Mice
G695005 Reptiles, Amphibians
G695006 Birds
G695007 Other