Rabbit
Superintendent: Anna Langholz
Jr. Superintendents: Joslynn & Jaxsen Battershaw
# of Entries: Eight rabbits (plus showmanship)
Premium: Purple $3.25; Blue $2.50; Red $1.75; White $1.25
Check in: Wednesday, July 22, 4-6:30 pm
Show: Thursday, July 23, 1 pm
Release: Sunday, July 26, 4-5:30 pm. Cage(s) and area must be clean at time of release. Superintendent permission must be granted for earlier or later release.
Rabbit ID sheets must be turned in to the Extension Office by June 15.
General Information:
- Identification: All rabbits, except fryers, must have permanent ID numbers or names tattooed in their left ear. Ownership must be certified on 4-H ownership affidavit 4HF103 by June 15. Supply ID numbers/names, along with class info, to the superintendent at entry.
- Exhibitor must show the rabbit checked in. Substitute showman must be approved by the superintendent.
- Exhibitor is responsible for cleaning the cage and must provide adequate food and fresh water (exhibitor provides containers).
- Dress Code: Exhibitor must wear 4-H chevron or 4-H t-shirt.
Market Rabbit Classes
- Single Fryer (3 to 5 lbs.), age under 69 days
- Meat Pen (3 to 5 lbs.), Pen of Three (age under 69 days)
- Roaster Pen (over 5 lbs.), Pen of Three (age under 6 mo.)
Rabbit Classes
- Junior Doe (under 6 months).
- Junior Buck (under 6 months).
- Senior Doe (over 6 months).
- Senior Buck (over 6 months)
Pet Rabbit Classes
- Junior Doe, pet (under 6 months)
- Junior Buck, pet (under 6 months)
- Senior Doe, pet (over 6 months)
- Senior Buck, pet (over 6 months)
Rabbit Showmanship
# of entries: One per exhibitor
General Information:
- The exhibitor may use any rabbit ID’d in their name.
- Include showmanship with your advanced fair entry.
- Showmanship is based on grooming and training of the rabbit and the appearance and behavior of the exhibitor.
- Exhibitor must vocally explain the steps in their routine and the merit of the rabbit. Showmanship is the skill of the exhibitor in presenting/explaining the rabbit before the judge. The time limit to complete the presentation is four minutes.
- The excellence of the rabbit is not considered in scoring.
- The judge may or may not ask questions at the close of the routine.
Rabbit Showmanship Classes
- Junior - 4-H age, 8-10
- Intermediate - 4-H age, 11-13
- Senior - 4-H age, 14-18
Clover Kid Class (4-H age 5-7)
- Rabbit Showmanship