DEPARTMENT 14 – YOUTH RABBITS

Superintendent

Mary Taylor (810) 987-9270 , merataylor@advnet.net

Assistant Superintendents

Richard Taylor, (810) 434-9260 and Rob Usakowski, (810) 367-6111

Assistants for Showmanship

Shannon Dee

Assistant for Silent Auction

Kenda Pakulski

Assistants for Fun Classes

Katherine Roggenbuck; Angelina Taylor, Ashleigh Usakowski

Premiums

A= $2.50; B= $1.50; C= $1

A=$2; B=$1.25; C=$1 Sections 204, 205, 206 & 207

Judging

Rabbit Science, Monday at 2:30 p.m.  in Rabbit Barn, then displayed in Still Exhibit Barn after judging, if space permits

Showmanship, Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. in Rabbit Barn

Breeding Stock & Market Class on Wednesday at 9:00 a.m.

Fun Classes, Thursday at 1:00 p.m. for Costume Class in Rabbit Barn.  Friday at 10:00 a.m. for Adult Showmanship in the Rabbit Barn

Quiz Bowl, Friday at 1:00 p.m.

Objective

Gain knowledge about the importance of one or more of the following about rabbits:  economics in rabbitry operation, breeding, feeding, meat quality assurance and management.

Set Up

Saturday prior to fair at 11:00 a.m.

Check In

Sunday, between 2 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. or Monday between 10:00 a.m. and Noon.

Pre-Entry Form

Required.  See Fair Book or Website for form

Record Book

Required of all exhibitors in order to show/sell and must be turned in to the Fair Office or 4-H Office by July 1^st.  Books available at the Fair Office, Website or 4-H office

Fair Exhibit Requirements

1. All rabbits must be owned by the 4-Her exhibiting them by May 1^st 2009.  For those rabbits under the age of 69 days the doe kindling the litter must be owned by the 4-Her by May 1^st 2009.

2. Entry fee of $2.00 per rabbit (meat pen considered one) will be due at time of check in.

3. Bedding and pellets will be provided for the week of the fair.

4. Exhibitors will be responsible for proper care, feeding, crocks, water dishes and daily cleaning of their cages and club area. 

5. Those exhibiting will be limited to one entry per class.

6. All rabbits must have a legible and permanent ear marking in their left ear.

7. Rabbits will be judged by A.R.B.A. standards, except Section 171.

8. No breeding of show rabbits in County Park.

9. The superintendent may request that any rabbit showing signs of illness or disease be removed from the county park as soon as it is possible to prevent spread of illness.

10. No locks allowed on cages.

11. Meat pens or rabbits are not to be over 69 days of age, not over 5 lbs. each, and cared for by the exhibitor in that time. Does must be bred 100 days or less before judging.  Meat pen must be of the same breed and variety, and as identical as     possible. Grand & Reserve meat pens will be sold at the livestock auction. Pens receiving A ratings are eligible to sell in the small animal silent auction on Thursday. Notation must be made in the record books at check-in if a member does not wish their pen sold if it receives an A rating.  Those not wishing to sell their pens must tell the clerk at check-in.

12. Fryer Class rabbits are not to be over 69 days of age & not to be over 5 lbs. Fryer rabbits must be cared for by exhibitor. A single fryer rabbit cannot be shown in the meat pen. A fryer rabbit must be a commercial breed, and of any variety. Does must be bred 100 days or less before judging. Grand & Reserve fryers will be sold at the livestock auction.  Fryers receiving A ratings are eligible to sell in the small animal silent auction on Thursday.  Notation must be made in the record books at check-in if a member does not wish their fryer sold if it receives an A rating.  Those not wishing to sell their fryer must tell the clerk at check-in.

13. Roaster Class: All rabbits entered in this class must be under six months of age.  Minimum weight over five pounds with maximum weight at eight pounds. Grand & Reserve roasters will be sold at the livestock auction. Roasters receiving A ratings are eligible to sell in the small animal silent auction on Thursday.  Notation must be made in the record books at check-in if a member does not wish their roaster sold if it receives an A rating.  Those not wishing to sell their roaster must tell the clerk at check-in.

14. Stewer Class:  All rabbits entered in this class must be six months of age and over.  Minimum weight over eight pounds.  Grand & Reserve stewers will be sold at the livestock auction.  Stewers receiving A ratings are eligible to sell in the small animal silent auction on Thursday.  Notation must be made in the record books at check-in if a member does not wish their stewer sold if it receives an A rating.  Those not wishing to sell their stewer must tell the clerk at check -in.

15. Any rabbit that is used as a showmanship rabbit must be owned by the exhibitor and must be shown in their breed class unless okayed by the Superintendent.

16. A Best of Breed ribbon will be awarded in each breed section if warranted by the judge.  Small Best of Breed trophies will be awarded to the breeds with three or more entries (excluding Section 171).

17. A Best of Variety & Best Opposite of Variety will be selected in each breed variety.   From those variety winners a best and best opposite sex of breed will be chosen.  A Best of Breed and Best Opposite Sex of breed will be selected in each breed. These selections will determine which animal will represent their breed in the championship classes.

18. All rabbit exhibitors are responsible for set up and clean up fair week.  Set up will be on Sat. before the fair at 11 a.m.

19. Rabbits must be removed from barn between 8 - 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning.  However, any rabbit found leaving the barn/fair-grounds before 8 a.m. Sunday will lose their rabbit premiums.

20. Barn duty is required for all rabbit clubs & independent rabbit exhibitors.  Each is asked to sign up for a specific time during fair week on the board posted near the judging tables.  A listing of what is expected of those on duty will be posted in the same location.

21. Each exhibitor must submit their Pre-Entry form to register for cage space and sizes by July 1^st.  Members may be restricted to a maximum number of cages, depending upon the number of entries and the number of available cages as determined by the Superintendent based on cage reservation numbers.  Club leaders should contact the Superintendent by July 14^th, to verify club cage counts.

22. Entry Form Help for Breed Classes:  Dept. is 11-Rabbits, Section number is the breed of your rabbit (see list beginning on next page), class number tells the sex and age of your rabbit (found immediately before the breeds listing).  Also, list your showmanship, progeny, fun classes, etc.

SECTION 200 - PROGENY

A doe and one of her 3-6 months of age offspring show together on the table for this class.  Additionally each must be exhibited in their respective breeding stock classes the day of the show.  Both the doe and the offspring must be owned by the exhibitor.  All breeds will show together.

Class 9 Commercial Breeds (6 class).

Class 10 Fancy Breeds (4 class).

Grand/Reserve Fancy (Four Class) Progeny

Grand/Reserve Commercial Progeny

SECTION 201 - MEAT

Must be bred and cared for by exhibitor.  Meat pens, fryers, and roasters cannot be bought from separate breeders. Official weights will be taken at check-in and overweight and/or underweight animals will not be exhibited in market classes.

Class 15 Meat Pen, consisting of  3 rabbits.

Meat Pen Grand/Reserve Champion

Class 18 Fryer Class:  Consisting of 1 rabbit. 

Grand/Reserve Champion Fryer

Class 21 Roaster Class:  Consisting of 1 rabbit.

Grand/Reserve Champion Roaster

Class 24 Stewer Class: Consisting of 1 rabbit

Grand/Reserve Champion Stewer

SECTION - 202 CHAMPIONSHIP BREEDING STOCK

Grand & Reserve Commercial Breeds (6 class).  No Premiums.

Grand & Reserve Fancy Breeds (4 class).  No Premiums.

Overall Best of Show Rabbit

SECTION 203 -  SHOWMANSHIP

Class 29 Novice, 9 and 10 yrs.

Class 30 Young, 11 and 12 yrs.

Class 31 Intermediate, 13 and 14 yrs.

Class 32 Junior, 15 and 16 yrs.

Class 33 Senior, 17 yrs. and over

Overall Showmanship (Grand/Reserve Champion & 1^st Alternate)

(1)   There will be three judges for showmanship.  They will   judge three different classes simultaneously.  When either of them has completed their class they will move to the next available age division.

(2)   Overall Grand and Overall Reserve Champion and 1^st Alternate will be picked.  The top two showmen will compete in Sweepstakes Showmanship on Saturday.  If either cannot or does not want to compete, the 1^st alternate will compete.

(3)   If either the Grand or Reserve Champion does not want to compete in the sweepstakes, he/she must notify the Superintendent by Wednesday at 9 a.m.  The superintendent will notify the 1st alternate of their participation in the sweepstakes as soon as possible.  Failure of the competitor to notify the Superintendent on time will make said person ineligible for Overall Grand/Reserve or 1^st alternate in Rabbit Showmanship their next participating year.

SECTION 204 - RABBIT SCIENCE                          12 yr. & under

RABBIT SCIENCE:

Exhibits must be in place at the judging tables in the Rabbit Barn on Monday of the fair by 2 p.m.  They will be judged Monday afternoon at 2:30 p.m.  Exhibitor must be interviewed as part of the exhibit.  Clubs wishing to incorporate their members rabbit science projects as part of their club decorations and display, may do so after the projects are judged on Monday, however, club science displays will only be considered as the educational display for a club when judged for the barn decoration contest and are not eligible to be shown in this section.

Class 37 Poster (14"x22" or 28"x22")

Class 38 Display (tabletop) - No larger than 3'x3'

Class 39 Notebook

Grand/Reserve Champion Rabbit Science 12 yr. & under

SECTION 205 - RABBIT SCIENCE                           13-15 yr. old

RABBIT SCIENCE:

Exhibits must be in place at the judging tables in the Rabbit Barn on Monday of the fair by 2 p.m.  They will be judged Monday afternoon at 2:30 p.m.  Exhibitor must be interviewed as part of the exhibit.  Clubs wishing to incorporate their members rabbit science projects as part of their club decorations and display, may do so after the projects are judged on Monday, however, club science displays will only be considered as the educational display for a club when judged for the barn decoration contest and are not eligible to be shown in this section.

Class 41 Poster (14"x22" or 28"x22")

Class 42 Display (tabletop) - No larger than 3'x3'

Class 43 Notebook

Grand/Reserve Champion Rabbit Science 13-15 yr. olds

SECTION 206 - RABBIT SCIENCE                          16-19 yr. old

RABBIT SCIENCE:

Exhibits must be in place at the judging tables in the Rabbit Barn on Monday of the fair by 2 p.m.  They will be judged Monday afternoon at 2:30 p.m.  Exhibitor must be interviewed as part of the exhibit.  Clubs wishing to incorporate their members rabbit science projects as part of their club decorations and display, may do so after the projects are judged on Monday, however, club science displays will only be considered as the educational display for a club when judged for the barn decoration contest and are not eligible to be shown in this section.

Class 45 Poster (14"x22" or 28"x22")

Class 46 Display (tabletop) - No larger than 3'x3'

Class 47 Notebook

Grand/Reserve Champion Rabbit Science 16-19 yr. olds

SECTION 207 - RABBIT RECORD BOOK

The  Rabbit Project Record Book is required of all exhibitors in order to show/sell and must be turned into the Fair or 4-H office by July 1^st .  Record books are available after January 1^st at the 4-H Extension Office.

Class 49 12 yr. old and under

Class 50 13 15 year olds

Class 51 16 years and older

Only A, B, or C rating ribbons awarded.

SECTION 208 - FUN CLASSES

No premiums.  Sign up week of fair in the rabbit barn.

Costumed rabbit and owner. Judged on costume and appearance

Adult showmanship

Skill-a-thon – Youth & Adult Divisions

Quiz Bowl (teams arranged that day) – Youth & Adult Divisions

DECORATIONS:

Decorations for the club displays should not inhibit air flow through the cages.  The Superintendent will remove items which inhibit air flow.  Clubs are evaluated throughout the week with results announced at the Saturday awards program.

Class 53 Best Decorated Large Club Display.  Judged on  educational display, decorations and cleanliness of area.  All clubs entered automatically.  Displays must be in place by Tuesday of the fair.  Plaque awarded.  No premium.

Class 54 Best Decorated Small Club Display. Judged on educational display, decorations and cleanliness of area. All clubs entered automatically.  Displays must be in place by Tuesday of the fair.  Plaque awarded.  No premium.

SECTION  1 - 170 BREEDING STOCK

(See listing below for the section number for your particular breed).

Class 01 Senior Buck, 6 months of age and over

Class 02 Senior Doe, 6 months of age and over

Class 03 Intermediate Buck, 6-8 months of age (Commercial  Breeds only)

Class 04 Intermediate Doe, 6-8 months of age (Commercial 

Breeds only)

Class 05 Junior Buck, under 6 months of age

Class 06 Junior Doe, under 6 months of age