Hawai`i 4-H Rabbit Project Book

Form 320 (5/17)

Name Project Title

Yrs. in this Project

I have been advised that the presence of any drug, antibiotic or biological residue in my project animal at slaughter will result in the condemnation of the carcass and forfeiture of all sale proceeds and premiums. I certify that any drug, antibiotic or biological which may have been administered by me, or any other person, was done so in strict compliance with the manufacturer’s label requirements.

Signature of 4-H Youth Date

Signature of Parent or Guardian Date

PROJECT PLAN

Before you purchase your animal, begin your project by completing a plan. Review your plan with your 4-H project leader.

Learning Goals

What do you hope to learn about and what skills do you want to practice while doing this project?

Planning Notes or Questions You Would Like Answered

Production Plan

Expected / County / State
Date each Column was Completed
Starting Date of Project
Ending Date of Project
Breed
Days on Feed
Starting Weight, lb
Final Weight, lb
Total Weight Gain, lb = Final Wt. - Starting Wt.
Average Daily Gain, lb/da = Total Wt. Gain/Days on Feed
Expected Feed Efficiency, lb feed/lb gain Rabbit = 3.5
Actual Feed Efficiency = Feed Used/Total Weight Gain
Expected Feed Needed = Total Wt. Gain x Expected Feed Efficiency
Actual Feed Used, lb, from page 5

Financial Plan

Expected / Actual
Expenses
Animal Purchase
Treatment Expenses
Management Expenses
Other Expenses
Exhibit Expenses
Feed
Total Expenses
Income
Animal Sales Income Needed to Break Even
Price Needed = Sales Income/Final Weight

Project Finances

Describe the financial agreements you have made with financial institutions, your parents or other persons regarding this project.

PROJECT ANIMAL

Record this information at the time(s) you purchase your animal and start the project.

Name of Animal / Breed / Birthdate of Animal
Starting Date / Starting Weight / Ear Tag Number / Tattoo Number
Purchased From / Purchase Date / Purchase Weight / Total Purchase Price

MANAGEMENT RECORD

Treatments: Vaccinations, Medications (including in-feed medications), Internal and External Parasite Control. Treatment records must be kept for one year after the last day of treatment. Feed medication records must be kept for two years after the last day of treatment. Attach prescriptions and other medication information to the back of this Project Book.

Dates / Animal ID / Product Name / Dose / Route / Given By / Withdrawal Time / Cost
Total Cost

Other Management Activities: Tattooing, Grooming, Veterinary Visit, etc.

Dates / Activity / Observations / Cost
Total Cost

Other Expenses: Cage, Water Bottle, Other Supplies

Date / Item / Quantity / Cost
Total Cost

FEED RECORD

Type of Feed / Date Use Began / Date Use Ended / How Fed / Total Amount Fed / Cost
Total feed Subtract feed left over at end of project
Total Feed Used

EXHIBIT RECORD

Exhibit Expenses

Record expenses you incurred in traveling to and participating in livestock exhibits associated with this project (County Show, Hawai`i State 4-H Livestock Show)

Exhibition Event & Location / Date / Transportation / Lodging / Meals / Total
Total Cost

PROJECT SPECIFIC PAGES

Complete the Weight Gain page for your project and add it after this page.

PROJECT CONCLUSION

Complete the actual performance and actual financial columns on pages 2 and 3. How did the actual performance compare to the expected performance?

Did you achieve your learning goals? What was most helpful in achieving them? What problems did you have?

RABBIT & POULTRY WEIGHT GAIN

Chart the estimated weight of your animal on this graph each month. Use a scale to estimate weight. If you have more than one animal, use a different color ink or pencil to

show the growth of each one.

5.50

5.00

4.50

4.00

3.50

3.00

2.50

2.00

1.50

1.00

0.50

0

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