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4-H MARKET GOAT RECORD BOOK
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NAME______
ADDRESS______
4-H CLUB______
PROJECT______
LEADER______
RECORD STARTED______RECORD CLOSED______
WHY KEEP RECORDS?
Keeping records on your project can be interesting and fun.
Good records will:
*Help you learn about animals, their rate of growth,the cost of feed, and their habits.
*Help you learn future projects.
*Let you know if you made or lost money, and how much.
*Improve your management practices.
*Give you a record of your project activities.
Keep this record as a part of your Member's Personal 4-H Record(4-H 1192), which provides space for a complete record of your 4-H projects and activities. This information is helpful if you ever apply for 4-H awards or scholarships.
4-H Market Goat Project Records Project Year: ______
- PROFIT/LOSS STATEMENT
A. INCOME AT AUCTION $______(A)
B. PROJECT EXPENSES
1.Calf cost $______
2.Feed $______
3. Vet $______
4. Supplies/Bedding/Misc. $______
5. TOTAL EXPENSES $______(B)
- PROFIT or LOSS
(INCOME(A) - TOTAL EXPENSE (B) $______
- RATE OF GAIN
A. Final Weight(Date:______) ______lbs.
B. Beginning Weight(Date: ______) ______lbs.
C. Total Gain(A-B= Total Gain) ______lbs.
D. Total Days On Feed ______days
E. Rate of Gain (C: D= Rate of Gain) ______lbs./day
REMEMBER- RECORDS ARE ONLY AS GOOD AS WHAT YOU PUT INTO THEM!
Make sure your animals are clean, their pens clean and well-bedded, and keep your area clean at all times. This shows potential buyers and visitors to the fair that you work hard and take pride in your 4-H project.
Be sure to thank your buyers after the sale to let them know that you appreciate their support. To learn more about 4-H Entrepreneurship, you can attend a workshop or take a class at 4-H Exploration Days.
FEED RECORD
1.RATION:What did you feed your animals? (Please check all that apply – look at the ingredient tags on your feed if you used bagged feed.)
A.Feed (Grains)
_____pellets
_____mixed grain
_____whole grain
_____other (______)
B.Types of Grain
_____corn
_____oats
_____soybean
_____linseed
_____other (______)
C.Supplements
_____molasses
_____mineral/salt
_____vitamins
_____other (______)
D.Roughage
_____hay
_____pasture (grass)
_____alfalfa pellets
_____other (______)
Approximate percent (%) of protein in grain ration ______%
2.FEED AMOUNTS & COSTS
A.Approximate cost per hundredweight (cwt.) of grain ration. $______
B.Approximate amount fed during project.
Daily: ______lbs.
Total during project: ______lb.
C.Approximate cost of roughage (per bale, etc.) $______
D.Approximate amount of roughage fed during project (total).
Daily: ______lbs.
Total during project: ______lb.
QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR 4-H GOAT PROJECTPlease be thoughtful about your answers and use full sentences.
- What did you enjoy most about your project this year?
- Did you think your project was worthwhile regardless of profit or loss? What goals do you have to improve your project for next year?
- Do you think year-round club and county 4-H meetings are helpful in your market project?
- Are there any changes you would like made regarding fair, show day, auction, superintendent, etc.? Please be respectful in your response.