Canadian County Bucket Calf Project

Canadian County 4-H Bucket Calf Project

The 4-H Bucket Calf Project is designed to introduce youth 5-8 years of age to the Beef and Dairy 4-H projects. By allowing younger children the experience of working with a smaller less intimidating size of animal, they become comfortable with these projects as they grow. This is designed to be a short-term project with calves having been acquired by July 1 and finalized with the showing at the county fair in August.

Exhibitors:Ages 5-8 years old (day of show), Must be a member of Canadian County 4-H

Limit:2 entries

May be dairy or beef, orphaned, male or female.

(Only one bucket calf per person may be shown at the fair.)

Purchase Date:The project calf must be purchased, leased or acquired by July 1, 2017 4-H Extension Educator must be notified by same date as to participation in this program.

Judging based on:Bucket calf classes are judged by conference method (personal interviews). The quality of the calf is not a consideration. The calf should be washed and dried. Rope halters only! NO CLIPPING, SHOW HALTERS, OR SHOW STICKS.

A bucket calf is an orphan or newborn calf purchased when they are one day to ten days old. The calves may be male or female, beef or dairy. The calves are started on a bottle (or bucket) and nipple.
Calf must be trained to lead in the show ring.
No dressing or cutesy things!
Calf should be washed and dried.
Interview of exhibitor will be conducted in show ring with calf on rope halter. Questions may cover calf’s care, health, expenses, and future plans.
Ownership is not necessary.
Weight limit will be 350 pounds day of show.

Remember to send thank you notes to all that have helped you with this project – even the person from whom you obtained your calf.

Learn a lot from this project and have fun!

The Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to all eligible persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. OCES provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.

CANADIAN COUNTY 4-H BUCKET CALF PROGRAM

2017WORKSHEET

The project calf must be purchased, leased or acquired and registered with the

County Extension Office by July 1, 2017.

(Please return the top portion of this form by July 1, 2017)

Name: ______D.O.B.: ______

Parent(s) Name: ______Phone: ______

Address: ______Zip: ______

Calf Name (if known): ______

Information about calf:

Type: Dairy or Beef Breed: ______Gender: ______

Age of calf: ______Purchased/leased from: ______

(Bring this portion of the worksheet with you for check-in at the fair)

Name: ______

Expenses:

Purchase or lease price: $______

Price of milk replacer per week $______x

(times) number of weeks fed: ______= $______

Cost of feed supplement/week: $______x

(times) number of weeks fed: ______= $______

Cost of hay:______

Cost of pen rental (if any):______

Cost of supplies______

Cost of veterinary needs (fly tags/spray,

antibiotics, vaccinations, etc)______

Other costs encountered______

(explanation of other costs):

______

TOTAL EXPENSES:$______

Net income or loss:$______

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Bucket Calf Project
4-H Record Book /

Record Book can be completed in 4-H Member’s Handwriting or Typed.

Cloverbud books consist of cover sheet, story (maximum of two pages per year – if not first Bucket Calf Project Record Book, Cloverbud shouldadd to previous year’s story), picture pages (can have up to six pages of pictures, no more than three pictures per page). All materials need to be in a notebook or folder.

Name ______

(First) (Middle) (Last)

Age (Jan. 1st of this year) ______Birthdate ______Year in School (Jan. 1st this year) ______

4-H Club ______

Address ______

______

(City)(Zip)

Phone: ______

______

Member’s Signature Date

______

Parent’s Signature Date