How to Show 4-H Rabbits

Good care will produce a showy rabbit for you to enter in the fair. A 4-H rabbit project will also help young people learn responsibility and meet other kids with similar interests.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Rabbit Bottle Waterers
• Rabbit Cages
• Rabbit Feeders
• Pet Nail Clippers
• Rabbits

1. Select your best rabbit for show.

2. Handle your rabbit frequently so that it will be tame at the show bench.

3. Groom your rabbit the day before the show and again at the show if necessary.

4. Keep the pen clean to keep your rabbit clean.

5. Check with fair officials about rules and the setup time.

6. Find out if you need your own feeders and waterers. Check with your veterinarian about any tests or health papers you may need if you are going into another state.

7. Enter your rabbit in the correct class at the fair.

8. Keep the rabbit cage clean and do normal care for your rabbit all through fair.

Tips & Warnings

• Meat-class rabbits will be judged on fleshing, condition and uniformity. Some meat classes will also include a crossbred class.

• Don't enter your crossbred rabbit in a purebred class. Crossbreds won't show to their best advantage with purebreds.