If an exhibitor is entering 1 pair of Market Rabbits, only enter the class once. If an exhibitor plans to enter two pairs of Market Rabbits, you must enter class twice. If an exhibitor is entering 1 pair of Homegrown Market Rabbits, only enter the class once.
If an exhibitor plans to enter two pairs of Homegrown Market Rabbits, you must enter the class twice. They will be barred from the Rabbit Show at the fair for one or more years. Neglect will be determined by the Rabbit Superintendents. No one without an assigned task shall be permitted in the show arena with the exception of photos during awards. Breeding rabbits must be in the members possession by July 1st of the current year. All animals exhibited must have been completely and fully owned as evidenced by a bill of sale or registration papers and in the complete possession and continual care of the exhibitor on and after the designated date.
Rabbit exhibitors may be disqualified if any straw, hay, or any other organic bedding is used. A resting board is allowed. If a rabbit is removed prior to the stated release time, that exhibitor will be banned from showing rabbits the next year. An exhibitor may have one breeding entry per class. It cannot be in the same class as the first two breeds of rabbits.
Exhibitors must keep name tags on their pens. Do not remove them. The Junior Age Rabbit class is reserved for an exhibitor that is at least a 3rd year rabbit showman. Exhibitors who have completed two years of showing rabbits at previous Fairfield County Fairs may show a junior rabbit their third year. The breed of their Junior Rabbit must be the same breed as one of their senior rabbits. This entry will be cancelled if it is not one of these breeds.
The amount of breeds will dictate the number of classes that are created and will be showed at the end of the original show. Junior Rabbits can only be shown after the other 2 breeding entries have been entered and shown.
The junior rabbit entry will be eliminated from the show order if the exhibitor does not have 2 other registered entries at the fair and will not show..
Exhibitors must have entered 2 entries in the breeding class to enter in a Junior Class. Breed class is defined as either: 2 does of different breeds, 2 bucks of different breeds, or a buck and a doe of any breed including the same breed. Exhibitors may then enter a Junior rabbit as a third entry. The Junior rabbit must be of the same breed as one of the other 2 breed entries. No other breed will be accepted.
If an exhibitor does not enter 3 rabbits, than the first 2 will be entered into the breeding classes and they will not qualify for the Junior class. Underweight and overweight pen of 2 market rabbits will be permitted to be shown and receive a grade for their project.
All rabbit pairs weighing less than 7. Pen weight will determine the class fryers or roasters that market rabbits are entered into. Homegrown market rabbits cannot be tattooed by family. Market rabbits will be weighed at the fair and the tag on the ear will be used as identification. If a pen receives 1st through 10th place, the exhibitor is required to sell the animal in the livestock auction. Rabbit shows sanctioned by 4-H or FFA typically take place at state or district fairs.
ARBA organizes shows all over the U. Request a show catalog from the show secretary. Enter your rabbit in the appropriate class for age, weight, or breed. Classes might vary based on which organization is running the show, but rabbits are often judged based on breed Angoras, Lops, and so on , pattern or color, sex, or age junior or senior.
Be sure to enter your rabbit into the right class. Review the show's judging procedures. How your rabbit will be judged depends on its breed and the show you chose.
Judges may also want certain breeds posed on the table in a specific way. Part 2. Symptoms of diseases include pinworms, loose stools, a runny nose, or mites. If you spot any of these symptoms, take your rabbit to your veterinarian for care.
Bringing a sick rabbit to a show can make other rabbits sick, too. Start a supplemental conditioner 90 days before the show. Buy a commercial conditioner, or make your own out of oatmeal or barley. If you buy a commercial conditioner, follow the instructions for how much to feed your rabbit, how often, and when to start using it.
Give your rabbit plenty of fresh, clean water. Your rabbit will look well-nourished and healthy at a show if you give it enough water. Continue feeding your rabbit hay, pellets and vegetables regularly.
A diet of fresh hay, greens and pellets will keep your rabbit healthy. Timothy hay or oxbow hay are good choices. Rabbits love celery, carrot tops, and collard greens.
For pellets, feed your rabbit about 1 oz 28 g per 1 lb 0. Get your rabbit accustomed to being handled by other people. To get your rabbit comfortable with handling, cradle it in one arm. Gently touch its ears, feet, and around its eyes. After your rabbit is comfortable with you, have a friend do the same. This will help prepare your rabbit for a judge's inspection. Practice posing your rabbit to prepare for judging. Judges may want your rabbit to hold a pose during judging.
Align the tip of its hind feet with its hip bones. Make sure its tail is showing. Train your rabbit to stay still. When it does, give it a treat as a reward. Practice this method before the show. Part 3. While holding your rabbit on its back in one arm, gently clip the tip of its nails on each foot.
Only trim the white part of the nails, and be sure not to cut too close to the pink part. The pink part is called the quick, and cutting into the quick will make them bleed.
Clip its nails the night before or the morning of your show. Clean any discharge or buildup with a moistened cloth or towel. If your rabbit has any urine stains or fecal build up around their rear end, clean it with a different moistened cloth or towel.
Brush your rabbit before the show to keep its fur neat. If your rabbit has long hair, it should be brushed every day or two. Here are the five top rules for preparing your rabbit for fair:. It makes for healthy competition. But 4-H is about much more than winning Grand Champion. Even if you start because you want to compete, you will find that you learn many skills in 4-H that will help you your whole life.
Updated for , this book gives expert tips about how to show your rabbit in Showmanship and compete in Breed ID and other 4-H competitions. Rabbit Handling Skip to content. Daily Care of Show Rabbits Once you have your rabbits home, your only job is to keep them in top condition until show day. Here are the five top rules for preparing your rabbit for fair: Use the proper equipment.
Only use all-wire cages. These are much less likely to cause urine stains on your rabbit than solid bottomed cages. If you plan to breed your rabbits, make sure you have a nest box ready at least a week before your doe is due to deliver.
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