Wayne County 4-H/FFA Fairbook - Rabbit

Jesse and Angie Rethwisch Family, Wayne - Best of Show Rabbit

Rick and Becky Lange, Hoskins – Reserve Best of Show Rabbit

Josh and Stephanie (Owens) Henn, Norfolk - Grand Champion Buck

Wurdeman Family Partnership (Kelvin Wurdeman Family, Wayne) - Reserve Grand Champion Buck

Randy and Lori Owens, Carroll - Grand Champion Doe

Mike and Teresa Wurdeman, Wayne - Reserve Grand Champion Doe

Dave Quinn Family, Winside – Champion Rabbit Fur

Rick and Becky Lange, Hoskins – Reserve Champion Rabbit Fur

Premiums:
Purple $4.50, Blue $4.00, Red $3.50, White $3.00

General Information:

A. See 4-H/FFA Animals-General Rules and Animal Health Requirements for specific health requirements and other rules pertaining to animal entries. Exhibitors must have completed an approved food animal quality assurance training program prior to June 15. 

B. For county fair, rabbits are not required to be tattooed. Identification will consist of two clear pictures (right and left views) taken at close range, along with the county identification form. All rabbits exhibited at the fair must be identified properly on forms available from the Extension Office no later than June 15 of the current year. Rabbits (except fryers) shown at State Fair must be tattooed.

C. To be eligible to exhibit in a purebred class, rabbit entries must be fair representatives of one of the breeds listed in the American Standard of Perfection for Rabbits (published by The American Rabbit Breeders Association, Inc.). Note: Lionhead rabbits are recognized by the ARBA and can be exhibited. 

D. Check-in for 4-H/FFA and Open Class Rabbits is 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, July 23. No rabbit will be allowed in barn until rabbit has been checked in at the show arena. All entries in place by 8 p.m. Wednesday evening. No class changes will be allowed after check-in except for junior age exhibitors. Intermediate and Senior age exhibitors cannot change classes even if the judge indicates they are in an incorrect class.

E. See Open Class Rabbit section for information pertaining to the Open Class Rabbit Show. 

F. Rabbits exhibited in the 4-H/FFA Rabbit Show are not eligible for exhibition in the Open Class Rabbit Show.

G. A member may exhibit two entries under each premium number in the Rabbit classes. Please check to make sure rabbits are entered in the correct class. Exhibitors that have more than one rabbit showing must have another 4-H/FFA member wearing a 4-H/FFA shirt assist them that has completed YQCA.

H. Dress Code: See 4-H/FFA Animals-General Rules. Closed toed shoes with a non-slip sole are suggested. No flip flops or sandals are allowed.

I. Educational Displays for Animals – See 4-H/FFA Animals-General Rules for more information.

J. Entries must be made to the Nebraska Extension-Wayne County office prior to the fair.

Classes will be judged by breed according to age. Rabbits should stay in carrier or cage until their respective classes are called.

Does
G-081-001 Jr. purebred under 6 months
G-081-002 Int. purebred 6-8 months
G-081-003 Sr. purebred 9 months and older

Bucks
G-081-004 Jr. purebred under 6 months
G-081-005 Int. purebred 6-8 months
G-081-006 Sr. purebred 9 months and older

G-081-007 Fur Class: Entries in this class are judged according to the quality of their fur and not according to breed characteristics.

G-081-008 Single Fryer (3 1/2 to 5 1/2 lbs. / under 69 days of age)
G-081-009 Roaster (over 5 1/2 lbs.)

W-950-904 Clover Kid Rabbit - Clover Kids showing a rabbit must follow the same identification requirements as 4-H/FFA members. Identification will consist of two clear pictures (right and left views) taken at close range or tattoo, along with the county identification form. Forms are due to the Extension Office June 13.

Awards:
Winside Sons of the American Legion - Champion Senior Rabbit Showman
Blue Ribbon Winners 4-H Club - Reserve Champion Senior Rabbit Showman
Randy and Lori Owens, Carroll - Champion Intermediate Rabbit Showman
Brad and Lisa Janke Family, Winside - Reserve Champion Intermediate Rabbit Showman
Nate and Tara Behmer & Family, Hoskins - Champion Junior Rabbit Showman
Mike and Teresa Wurdeman, Wayne - Reserve Champion Junior Rabbit Showman

Premiums:
Purple $10.00, Blue $8.00, Red $6.00, White $4.00

General Information:
A. Exhibitors must show his or her own animals in showmanship and must show within designated age classes. Age divisions are as of December 31, of the previous year.
B. The participant may use any rabbit they choose, so long as it was raised and trained by the 4-H/FFA member and is shown in another rabbit class.
C. Showmanship is based on grooming and training of the rabbit and the appearance and behavior of the exhibitors. 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. Score Sheet: SF 291 (rev. 3/21)
D. Dress Code: See 4-H/FFA Animals-General Rules. Closed toed shoes with a non-slip sole are suggested. No flip flops or sandals are allowed.

Rabbit Showmanship classes:
G-080-009 Junior Showmanship (8, 9, & 10 yrs. old)
G-080-010 Intermediate Showmanship (11, 12, & 13 yrs. old)
G-080-011 Senior Showmanship (14 yrs. & over)