RABBIT PROJECT RECORD – Pet or Meat Pen – Not Market Sale20_____

Years in 4-H Club: ______Years in Project

What are your goals for this project?

A.

B.

Name of Rabbit: ______Breed of Rabbit(s):

Owner or managerial type of rabbit (doe, buck or both) suitable for showing or for meatpen or pet rabbit.You may own your rabbits or have an agreement with someone to manage their rabbits.

PRACTICES(check those followed):

_____1.Keep thorough records on all bucks and does

_____2.Keep rabbitry sanitary

_____3.All waters and feeders must be cleaned regularly

_____4.Keep all animals and birds out of rabbitry

_____5.Feed and water daily at the same time of day; check at least twice a day

_____6.Feed only the amount of pellets a rabbits can eat in 24 hours

_____7.Wean young at 5 weeks of age depending on breed

_____8.Separate all rabbits no later than 8 weeks of age

_____9.If kept outside, make sure all rabbits have shelter for winter and shade for summer

_____10.Isolate all new rabbits from the herd for about 2 weeks

Number / Rabbits at start / Value / Number / Rabbits at close / Value
Senior Does / Senior Does
Senior Bucks / Senior Bucks
Junior Does
(under 6 months) / Junior Does
(under 6 months)
Junior Bucks
(under 6 months) / Junior Bucks
(under 6 months)
TOTAL / TOTAL

FEED RECORD: (Type of pellets, alfalfa, clover hay, and minerals used to feed rabbits)

Total Cost of Feed: ______

HEALTH RECORDS – VACCINATIONS, RABBIT EQUIPMENT, etc.(Explain veterinary visits, equipment secured for rabbit)

Total Cost of Vet Visits/Rabbit Gear: ______

RESOURCES:

I have reviewed the following books or leaflets on raising rabbits:

PROJECT MEETINGS

Number of rabbit meetings held: _____ Number I attended:_____County meetings I attended: ___

Share what you learned in this project:

WHAT GOALS DID YOU ACHIEVE?

How did you share your knowledge about this project with others (e.g. speech or demonstration, etc.)?

List the number of exhibits you signed up to take the actual number taken, and ribbon placement.

Projects entered for fair / Number of projects completed / Ribbon placement

Please include photo(s) of your work in progress and the completed project