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.

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on 6/6/2008 I wish I could go to a rabbit show But there are not any in my country

on 8/10/2006 Hay is a good food at a show because it can reduce a lot of stress in your rabbit. Just don't feed it too much.You should probably put a handful in because that is all the rabbit should need.

on 4/2/2006 At the judging table; always be on your best behavior an participate well with others, and always keep your head up high.

on 11/22/2005 You might need to have a tie breaker if the judge is having trouble deciding on a champ and reserved champ. Study for about two weeks before. Things you should know is: what is a baby rabbit called (kit), what are some of the sicknesses a rabbit can get (ear mites), and others like that!

on 11/22/2005 If your rabbits live in a wire bottom cage you should put a board or some carpet in the cage. If you don't, after a little while the hair will fall off and start to rub off the skin, then it can get infected.