COMPANION ANIMALS
Companion Animal
DEPARTMENT G -Section 990
Individual - Premium Schedule A
All Companion Animal Exhibitors: Required Poster Board (11 inches x 14 inches) with photograph (4 inch x 6 inch) of 4-H member and companion animal Include name of member and companion animal, 4-H Club, Town, and County. May also include other photos (scanned photos OK), short story, or any other information about you and your companion animal. This poster will be put up in the Exhibit Hall during Fair. For Exhibition only, bring to companion animal show, will not be judged.
This is open to any 4-H member enrolled in the 4-H program. . Exhibitor must bring the complete cage or housing for the animal. This is a “carry-in” show and the exhibits will be released immediately following their judging. Exhibitor must be present during the judging and 4-H’er must follow dress code as outlined in 4-H rules (#15).
All animals shall be free of fleas, ticks, ear mites, ringworm, any internal and external parasites and infectious disease. If any signs of these external parasites or other contagious health conditions are presented exhibitors will be asked to leave without being allowed into the show arena. Ferrets require vaccinations
Exhibits will be judged on the health and condition of animal and against standards of the breed, condition of cage, safety of display, appropriate environment, proper food and water facilities. If an animal is displayed in a travel cage instead of its normal cage, the exhibitor should prepare a display such as a poster or photographs showing the animal in its normal home. Nursing mothers or babies will not be allowed.
901. Ferret—Vaccinations required
902. Chinchilla
903. Guinea pig
904. Gerbil
905. Hamster
906. Mouse
907. Rat
908. Hedgehog
909. Caged House Bird (excluding pigeons and poultry)
901. Other - Must be approved by Extension Staff
902. Reptiles
903. Fish
904. Amphibians
OTHER EXHIBITS
All other exhibits including constructed items and care and show kits must be ENTERED on the day of Companion Animal Show Judging will take place following the judging of the Companion Animals.
914. Poster
915. Constructed article - (copy of construction plan must be attached to item.)
916. Care and Showing Kits - suggested items include health kits, grooming kits, show kits, etc.
917. Scrapbook
918. Essay