Small Animal Field Day and Show

Department 1 - Cavies

Showmanship – Division 1

ooPrimaryClass A

ooBeginners 9-11Class B

ooJunior 12-14Class C

ooSenior 15-19Class D

Breed Show - Division 2

ooSenior Boar Class A

ooSenior SowClass B

ooJunior BoarClass C

ooJunior SowClass D

Cavy Quiz – No preregistration

Department 2 - Dogs

Showmanship – Division 1

ooSub NoviceClass A

ooNovice 9-11Class B

ooJunior 12-14Class C

ooSenior 15-19Class D

Obedience - Division 2

ooPrimaryClass A

ooBeginners 9-11Class B

ooJunior 12-14Class C

ooSenior 15-19Class D

Dog Quiz – No preregistration

Department 3 – Poultry

Showmanship– Division 1

ooPrimaryClass A

ooBeginners 9-11Class B

ooJuniors 12-14Class C

ooSenior 15-19Class D

Breed Show:

ooStandard Division - Division 2 (Sex Codes: Cock- C, Hen-H, Cockerel-K, Pullet-P)

AmericanClass A

AsiaticClass B

EnglishClass C

MediterraneanClass D

ContinentalClass E

All Other Standard BreedsClass F

ooBantam Division - Division 3 (Sex Codes: Cock- C, Hen-H, Cockerel-K, Pullet-P)

Game BantamClass A

Single Comb Clean LeggedClass B

Rose Comb Clean LeggedClass C

All Other Combs Clean LeggedClass E

Feather LeggedClass F

ooDucks - Division 4 (Sex Codes: Old Drake-D, Old Duck-K, Young Drake-YD, Young Duck-YK)

BantamClass A

StandardClass B

ooGeese - Division 5 (Sex Codes: Old Gander-G, Old Goose-S, Young Gander-YG, Young Goose-YS)

StandardClass A

ooTurkeys - Division 6 (Old Tom-T, Old Hen- H, Young Tom-YT, Young Hen-YH)

StandardClass A

ooPigeons- Division 7Class A

ooGuinea Fowl - Division 8Class A

Department 4 - Serama

Serama Table Top Show - Division 1

ooStandard Division (Sex Codes: Cock- C, Hen-H, Cockerel-K, Pullet-P)

SmoothClass A

SilkieClass B

FrizzleClass C

Poultry Quiz - No preregistration

Round Robin

Seniors

Juniors

Schedule – Show times are subject to change depending on number of entries

Entry deadline: April 15, 2016

All entries must be preregistered with the county office by April 15, 2016. Complete entry for showmanship and breed show, fees and forms where applicable must be received in the County 4-H office by 5pm on April 15, 2016, no postmarked entries accepted after 5PM on the due date. No late entries will be accepted. No emailed entries.

Show Day: Saturday April 30, 2015

8:00 - 8:30Check in and poultry inspection.

8:30 – 1:00 PM Knowledge Quizzes (pre-enrollment NOT necessary, maybe taken by any 4-Her for any and all species.)

9:00 – 10:00 Cavy Showmanship

10:00 – 11:30 Dog Show

11:30 – 1:00 Poultry Showmanship

1:00 – 2:00 Break

2:00-2:30 Serama Table Top Show

2:30 Round Robin

Seniors to start with an individual rotation through the three species.

Junior Round Robin to follow Seniors

3:30 Clean up - Everyone please participate in cleaning up the grounds.

4:00 Awards announcement for Knowledge Bowl and Round Robin.

Awards

Quiz bowl certificates. Gold seal & Pin 95% or higher, Gold seal 90% to 94%, Blue seal 80% to 89%, Red Seal 70% to 79%, Green seal 69% and lower.

Showmanship: Rosette for 1st place winners, ribbons 2nd through 8th place.

Cavy Breed Show Rosette for Best of Show and Reserve Best of Show. 1st through 3rd ribbons for each class.

Obedience: Rosette for 1st place winners, ribbons 2nd through 8th place.

Poultry 1st through 3rd ribbons for each class. Rosettes for Poultry Breed Show Champion and Reserve Champion Standard & Bantam. Best of Show & Reserve of Show, prizes TBD.

Serama: 1st place ribbon for Best Smooth Cock/Cockerel and Hen/Pullet, Silkie Cock/Cockerel and Hen/Pullet, and Frizzle Cock/Cockerel and Hen/Pullet. Those 1st place birds compete for Rosette for champion Smooth, champion Silkie, champion Frizzle. Those 3 champions have a showdown for Best in Show and Reserve Best in Show. Best in show prizes TBD.

Junior Round Robin Winner buckle.

Senior Round Robin Winner buckle.

Rules & Regulations

General

  1. Open to ButteCounty 4-H members only with an active membership for the 2016 year.
  2. Ages for showmanship will be the age of the participant as of January 1, 2016.
  3. ONLY pre-registered animals competing in showmanship and/or the breed show are allowed on the grounds.
  4. The sale of animals during the day of the show is strictly prohibited. Anyone selling animals during the show will be excused from the show and will forfeit all awards.
  5. Entries, all entry fees, and any additional forms where applicable must be received on or before the due date. Entry fee is $5 per class. No late entries will be allowed. Entries are due by 5pm on April 15, 2016 at the 4-H county office.
  6. Primary members will receive participation ribbons only and are not eligible to advance in showmanship.
  7. Round Robin is offered for Junior and Senior members only. 1st and 2nd place Winners of Beginning/Novice showmanship can advance to the next level.
  8. If you win Junior showmanship and choose to advance to Senior showmanship and win Senior showmanship you CANNOT choose to compete in Junior Round Robin. You must compete in Senior.

Cavies

  1. Cavy must be owned by the exhibitor for a minimum of 30 days.
  2. Judging of showmanship will comply with the most current standards as listed in the Guide Book of the American Rabbit and Cavy Breeders Assn. Judging form is available on the ARBA website:
  3. All exhibited cavies must be identified by a permanent ear marking conforming to the entry form. Any duplication of ear markings by one exhibitor in the same division must be eliminated and the change recorded on the judging sheet before judging.
  4. Judge may excuse a cavy from competition because of illness or disease.
  5. Participants are responsible for providing their own cages, bedding, food and water.
  6. American System of Judging. 1st and 2nd place winners of the Beginners and Junior class will advance to the next age level of showmanship. 1st place winner of Jr. Showmanship may advance to Sr. Showmanship, in the event the Jr. showman wins Sr. showmanship they will compete in Sr. Round Robin and the 2nd place winner of Jr. showmanship will compete in Jr. Round Robin.
  7. Primary members will receive participation ribbons only and are not eligible to advance in showmanship.

Dogs

  1. Dog must be owned/leased by the 4-H member.
  2. One dog per exhibitor. One obedience class and one showmanship class per dog.
  3. Exhibitor only may groom and handle dogs while on the grounds. Adults may assist in the loading and unloading of dogs.
  4. Bitches in season will not be allowed to compete. Uncontrolled or aggressive dogs will be dismissed and must immediately be removed from the grounds.
  5. A six foot leather leash is required for showing in obedience classes.
  6. All dogs need their current shots: DHL, rabies and bronchitis. Proof of shots must be sent in with the entry form. All dogs must be free of pests, fleas and disease.
  7. Judging and scoring of the Obedience Class will be based on the American Kennel Club Regulations.
  8. American System of Judging. 1st and 2nd place winners of the Novice and Junior class will advance to the next age level of showmanship. 1st place winner of Jr. Showmanship may advance to Sr. Showmanship, in the event the Jr. showman wins Sr. showmanship they will compete in Sr. Round Robin and the 2nd place winner of Jr. showmanship will compete in Jr. Round Robin.
  9. Primary members will receive participation ribbons only and are not eligible to advance in showmanship.

Primary Obedience: Youth exhibitors age 5-8 and any age dog. Exercises performed on a six foot leash are heeling, figure 8, stand for examination, long sit (one minute) and long down (three minutes).

Beginning through Sr. Obedience: Exercises performed on a six foot leash are heeling, figure 8, recall, stand for examination, long sit (one minute) and long down (three minutes).

Poultry

  1. All birds including Seramas will be required to go through the poultry inspection station between 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM the day of the show before entering the grounds. Any bird examined and found with any kind of parasite, infection (fungal or bacterial), disease or health concern will be sent home immediately and will not be permitted to enter the grounds. A judge may excuse a bird from competition if it appears to be fatigued or out of condition.
  2. All exhibited poultry must be owned by the 4-H member for a minimum of 30 days prior to the show.
  3. Rules, definitions and judging procedure as prescribed in the latest edition of the Official Show Rules and the Standard of Perfection of the American Poultry Association, Inc. shall apply.
  4. Birds will be shown and judged in the proper division and class for breed, variety, age and sex Only. If no class is offered, no awards may be made.
  5. Serama poultry need not be entered in the breed show and may compete in the table top show only or in a showmanship class.
  6. For all classes of poultry, all poultry must be identified by leg bands conforming to the entry form on arrival at the show.
  7. Exhibitors are responsible to provide their own cages, food and water.
  8. American System of Judging. 1st and 2nd place winners of the Beginners and Junior classes will advance to the next age level of showmanship. 1st place winner of Jr. Showmanship may advance to Sr. Showmanship, in the event the Jr. showman wins Sr. showmanship they will compete in Sr. Round Robin and the 2nd place winner of Jr. showmanship will compete in Jr. Round Robin.
  9. Primary members will receive participation ribbons only and are not eligible to advance in showmanship.