It is very important to record breeding info immediately. Record book judging remember, your record book needs to meet the minimum requirements, per the rubric, and once a record book committee designee has approved your book, you will be invited to checkin your project. Heres everything you need to make a binder to keep track of breeding, litters, weights, sales, expenses, etc. It is important to keep your record book uptodate monthly. Do not list items such as powdered shampoo, baby oil, etc. Shehe must choose which project in which to enroll that animal by county deadlines for that species. Complete a county level public presentation, participate in the paper clover project, and keep an accurate and up to date record book for each area of participation. This record book may also be used by ffa youth in exhibiting their livestock project.
How many years have you been involved in this project and if you have been in. One record book can be completed for up to five 5 of your project animals. I understand that this is a completed breeding beef project record book as required. These are just a couple of examples of ways that you might organize and present your 4h. Record books should be completed on animals being shown. You are encouraged to be in the photo with your project. Keeping a record book is an important part of the project. Guidelines for the 4h rabbit cavy project record book. New jersey 4h rabbit, cavy, and small animal project record book p. Note that the breeding rabbit project and record book is divided into three sections beginner, intermediate and advanced. I give permission for this record book to be displayed to the public and will ensure that all content is appropriate. The book calls for members to use each section of the book multiple years. Resources kitsap county washington state university. Project skills life skills head raise rabbit to exhibit selectbreed a rabbit based on breed, confirmation, size etc.
Additionally, we cannot learn your email address or any other information about you through the use of a cookie. The final record book should be handwritten by the exhibitor in pen. Free rabbitry record sheets to download and print rabbit smarties. Level 3 market rabbit project project record book page 7 of 19. Even though you have attended an ethics workshop in the past, your certification number may have expired. Indicate what age class and kind of rabbit is being fed, for example, pregnant does, herd bucks. The florida 4h state website offers some of these books and other educational books for online purchase. Why is it important you keep a record of your 4h activities.
Exhibitors are required to complete and submit one kcyf market rabbit record book. Part 1 about the specific project and part 2 about your experiences in 4h outside of the project all stories should be 1 page or less. As a teen, i made up all kinds of record sheets for my bunnies. The pleasure and experience of having the rabbit is well worth the expense. Judges have had a variety of experiences with records books and most are former 4hers who have completed a record book. These programs are an accurate and simple way to deal with breeders who raise rabbits for both profit andor pleasure. Sample 4h project story guidelines university of missouri. Because youth learn and reflect many different ways, jefferson county 4h council has designed an alternative to the state 4h record books. Shehe must choose which project in which to enroll that animal by. Online and offline viewing of your pedigrees on any device pc, tablet, smartphone with any web browser. Level 3 market rabbit project project record book page 4 of 19 list all equipment and assets you had at the beginning of the project. Kcyf rabbit department information please refer to the kcyf rabbit department section of the fair book for more information. Educational displays public presentations record book forms adult resources. The kcyf checkin takes place on the sunday just prior to the start of fair, from 1.
A correctly written chart recording the male and female ancestors of a rabbit, also showing the date of birth. Use this section to help you formulate a feeding program for your rabbitry that includes all of the possible feeding scenarios. Star rank 4h member must be currently enrolled in the 4h youth development program. Wsu 4h policy and procedure handbook youth resources. Clemson university cooperative extension service offers its programs to people of all ages, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital or family status and is an equal.
At the end of the 4h year when your record book is complete, your 4h rabbit project leader will ask to see this record book. My 4h rabbit project record book score sheet 4h member. Intermediate poultryrabbit 2019 educational record book requirements are listed in the fair book under division 39, section 2 4h poultryrabbit project record guide intermediate record book 1215 yr. We offer free record keeping sheets to download and print. Remember records are no better than what you put into them.
Instructions for using this record book this record is designed to be the place for you to keep records on your animal projects. This record book has been completed by the youth and is an accurate record of. My 4h rabbit, cavy, and small animal project record book. Inventory examples include clippers, brushes, feeders. The information that you record in your book will not only help you make informed decision regarding your project, but it may also be submitted to compete at a fair. However, savvy rabbit breeders know that as the rabbitry expands its surprisingly easy to confuse sexes, ages, and breeding therefore, kindling dates.
The rabbit project is a great way to get involved no matter where you live. Jr poultryrabbit 2019 educational record book requirements are listed in the fair book under division 39, section 2 4h poultryrabbit project record guide junior record book 8 11 yr. I understand that this is a completed breeding rabbit project record book. Record books oklahoma county cooperative extension service. Computer programs specifically designed for this purpose are the current trend in rabbitry record keeping. Market rabbit record book ufifas extension university of florida. So we take a sloppy copy to all our meetings and transfer the info to the typed version later. Print out a breeding board on standard paper, then laminate or place in a plastic page protector. Free rabbitry record sheets to download and print rabbit. When answering these, be specific and use examples.
Record book cover include the following information on the cover of the record book current years 4h year spans 2 years oct. Record book guidelines this is a recommended order of how your record book should look and pages you should have included. Champaign county will use the rabbit resource handbook and the breeding rabbit project and record book for the breeding rabbit project. For example, a show rabbit, such as in the fitting and showing contest, is a cost item. A complete handbook on backyard and commercial rabbit production glossary pedigree. It will help you set goals for the project year, record your accomplishments, and provide a place. The individual sections do not have examples included, so you must always start with the entire document and add pages as needed. To see what record book judges are looking for, please see our level i record book scoresheet. Rabbit project record book cornell cooperative extension. Rabbits, rabbits, rabbits online level 3 show rabbit project project record book page 5 of 21 list all of the rabbits you own at the beginning of the project and add any rabbits you purchase or add to your. Then click save link as if you are using firefox, or save target as if you are using ie. Keeping records of 4h projects could help you when you apply for college scholarships too. Keeping giant rabbits, chickens and other livestock for most who kids feel less alone in the world because of giant rabbits this site is very helpful. List items you will keep past the end of your project on this page only examples.
Expression page rabbit sample 10 yr old boy expression page sample. Project record book introduction this project record book has been created specifically for st. Your leaders may ask to collect record books prior to this date and will notify you by what time and date they will be collecting the. Read through the book carefully and complete all sections requested for example, project planning, feed and health care purchases, supplies and tools, results from shows, and a. There will be a rabbit judging event that all rabbit exhibitors must complete all rabbit project numbers. You should complete a record book each year that you participate in a rabbit project. Project enrollment for 4h and ffa members and showing. California 4h record book manual 2008 4h star ranking required for star rank numbers contained within parenthesis are included in the total category number not an extra requirement. The record book has been threehole punched so that it may be easily kept in a 3ring binder.
You start your record book at the beginning of the 4h year and keep all your expenses and receipts during the year. All record and project books linked here are pdf format and can be printed on your home printer. This alternative record book allows for greater artistic creativity, while still follow the important 4h experiential learning model. A 4h record book may be required to receive participation awards such as star ranking, medals, or pins based on 4h record book achievements. All formal or informal 4h presentations given in the club, county contest, or to a small group should be listed. Intermediate poultry rabbit 2019 educational record book requirements are listed in the fair book under division 39, section 2 4h poultry rabbit project record guide intermediate record book 1215 yr. This information is helpful in applying for 4h awards and scholarships.
Because, by recording your activities you can remember all the fun youve had so far, and set future goals. Project summary each year that you carry out a show rabbit project you should complete all parts of the rabbit record book, including the project summary. My rabbit and cavy project record book due on or before july 1, 2018 to be turned into the fair of. Each market rabbit option will deal with rabbits in various situations, depending on their developmental stage or reproductive condition. A complete handbook on backy ard and commercial rabbit. You must keep records to have a better idea of where the money comes from and what it is spent for. Pet rabbit record book ufifas extension university of florida. A record book will help you keep organized and detailed information about your rabbit s. After recording existing inventory, you should also list those items you purchased this year that you will keep after the project is finished. Your good animals will appear on the worksheet because of their value as. Refer to resource books to determine if your breed is a four or six class rabbit. Youth are encouraged to select from a variety of alternatives to meet their individual record keeping needs and learning styles.
For chautauqua county 4h cloverbud rabbit program members. Keep this record as part of your personal 4h records. Breeding rabbit project and record book osu extension. To download, rightclick either pdf or word under each icon. For example, the beginning level is indicated to be the first three years of. Always double check your work, especially the math calculations. Judges are howard county 4h all stars or former university of maryland extension educators from other counties.
Your record book should start september 1, of the current calendar year, or when the animal was purchased, if after september 1. Record sheets you can download and print for your very own. Our state has our record books available online so it can be typed up. Guidelines for the 4h rabbit, cavy or small animal project record book. There are many species in the rabbit family but all domesticated rabbits are believed to have descended from a single species known as the european rabbit. Club financial form handbookkitsap county 4h leaders online volunteer hour reporting valuable partnership volunteer orientation 4h online training. Here is where you can tell about fun things that happened and what you learned from them. A completed record book should have a beginning and final photograph.
Jr poultry rabbit 2019 educational record book requirements are listed in the fair book under division 39, section 2 4h poultry rabbit project record guide junior record book 8 11 yr. I understand that this is a completed breeding rabbit project record book as required. Record books should be kept up to date throughout the year. Since we dont keep our records binder in the rabbitry, we record breedings on a breeding board, then transfer the info to our binder once a month. If necessary, carry the balance over to extra sheets date kind ration type ounces per day indicate what age class and kind of rabbit is being fed, for example, pregnant does, herd bucks. Special thanks go to the cornell cooperative extension associations of onondaga, erie, orleans, cayuga, ulster, orange, saratoga, schoharie and tompkins for providing volunteer editors and contributors. It will help you set goals for the project year, record your accomplishments, and provide a place to keep important records on your rabbits. Record keeping is an ongoing process that does not end when the 4h year ends.
One record book can be completed for all your project animals. Read through the book carefully and complete all sections requested for example, project planning, feed and health care purchases, supplies and tools, results from shows, and a financial summary. Goal setting decision making keeping records heart describe your rabbits breed standards and faults. The purpose of 4h record keeping is to teach how to keep records, which is an important life skill. Sample 4h project story guidelines the 4h story should be the fun part. Start your record book at the beginning of the 4h year and keep all your expenses and receipts during the year. It wasnt as sophisticated anymore, but i trimmed it down to the records i actually kept and needed. Breeding rabbits are rabbits kept for exhibition, not ones that. The only way we would learn such information is if you specifically and voluntarily submit that information to us, for example, through a registration system, by entering a. When answering these questions, be specific and use examples. Complete the breeding records below to show breeding of your project.
You will experience the full process of selecting, feeding, breeding, and marketing rabbits. Inventory examples include clippers, brushes, feeders, cages, etc. Here are a number of samples of various record book forms and elements. These records will keep track of the rabbit s grooming by listing what products were used and when grooming occurred. Be sure to check your certification number to be sure it is still valid. These project records support the florida 4h rabbits, rabbits, rabbits online project at. In addition, each exhibitor in a rabbit project must complete and submit a kcyf rabbit record book, due to the fair office by june 30. For the 20192020 fair season certification numbers starting with 18, 19, or 20 are current and valid for example.
Your 4h rabbit records should be accumulative meaning that you keep and add to your records from year to year, keeping them all in a 3ring binder or portfolio. Manage your rabbitry by keeping records the spruce. Over a period of years your records will show how you have grown. Rabbit project record book gratiot county fair for youth. I had a lot more fun making record sheets than i had filling them out. Record books are then judged by one of thirtyfive judges. I hereby certify that, as the exhibitor of this project, i have personally been responsible for the care of this animal, for record keeping, and for completion of this record book. How to rock your record books and take them to the next level.
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