Show rabbits

When our boys decided they wanted to show rabbits with our local 4-H Livestock program, I knew we needed a carrier to take them back and ...

Participating in 4-H clubs and programs can be an experience that will be cherished for life – especially when a child gains a pet best friend thanks to it. One of many programs that 4-H has is the rabbit project, which provides experience with “the selection, feeding, husbandry, and exhibiting of rabbits” to young people. There are various rabbit projects within the 4-H, but we’ll focus on the best rabbits for 4-H programs that are meant for raising pet rabbits.

You will undoubtedly add your own “must haves” to this list, but here is a starter (most necessary items are in bold). You can also download a printer-friendly checklist. Next Article: Before Judging…

Tips to help you have a run time in the show room and to help you feel a little more repared. Alongs side a few writen rules that will...

What is a show rabbit? What makes a rabbit show qulaity and some things you want to make sure you pay attentionto when you are buying rabbits for your...

What is 4-H Rabbit Showmanship? Rabbit Showmanship is an excellent activity for young 4-H members. The purpose of the contest is to recognize youth who have taken proper care of their animals, learned important information about them, and become proficient at handling them correctly. The spirit of friendly competition appeals to kids who thrive on...

Best tips of rabbit grooming to get your rabbits looking their best for a show. Grooming steps and tools for rabbitry owner.

What is a show rabbit? What makes a rabbit show qulaity and some things you want to make sure you pay attentionto when you are buying rabbits for your...

Simple rabbit grooming care tips for rabbit owners. Have your rabbit ready for show, 4h, or just looking good on the homestead. Easy and simple rabbit care for beginners.

Plan to arrive at the show early. There’s lots to do to get ready and you will enjoy your day more if it doesn’t have a hectic start. Try to strike a balance between not having to walk to far to…

The goat project teaches production methods of the growing goat industry. The goat project allows youth to explore the areas of animal husbandry, livestock selection and evaluation, health management and meat science. 4-H goat projects include market goats (terminal meat production), dairy goats (breeding and raising for dairy production), breeding goats (purebred breeding production) and commercial does (crossbred breeding production).

Even with a background in rabbit showmanship, when we started raising rabbits as adults, I was often confused by the terminology of rabbit husbandry. Too many big words, not spoken slowly en…

Rabbits

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Preparing a rabbit for a show is necessary to make sure it does the best it can. "Conditioning" generally refers to feeding your rabbit a supplement so it looks its best at the show. However, you also need to make sure your rabbit is...