4-H Rabbit

Rabbit Project

The 4-H Rabbit Project offers youth a fun and hands-on learning experience that not only develops life skills but also provides valuable information on properly caring for their animals. Topics such as general care, nutrition, housing, and healthcare are covered through curricular materials, workshops, activities like rabbit clinics, and the preparation of an exhibit. Youth also have the opportunity to develop responsibility, decision-making, nurturing, and communication skills through active participation in the 4-H Rabbit Project.

Rabbit at the Fair!

Showmanship: All exhibitors must enter the showmanship class to participate in the breed classes.
Feed: The Fair Association will provide feed. However, rabbits remain the responsibility of the exhibitors.
Entry Limit: Exhibitors may enter a maximum of two entries per class, with a total of 10 rabbits.
Entry Deadline: Entry paperwork must be submitted by July 1st.
Ownership Requirement: Rabbits must have been owned and cared for by the exhibitor since June 1st as part of the Rabbit Project.
Leased Rabbits: Rabbits must be leased and cared for by the exhibitor by June 1st. Lease ID Forms must be submitted to Cornell Cooperative Extension by June 15th.
Selling: No selling of rabbits will be allowed. However, members may display business cards on a bulletin board provided by the Fair Association.
Age Requirement: Rabbits must be at least 3 months old to participate in the Fair.
Breeding Restrictions: No breeding of rabbits or rabbits giving birth during the Fair will be allowed. Violating these rules will result in the forfeiture of premium points.
Cleanliness: All exhibitors are responsible for cleaning their rabbit cages at the end of the Fair. Failure to do so will result in forfeiting premium points.
Supplies: Exhibitors must supply their own water bottles and dishes for their rabbits.