Rabbit showing

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…

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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.

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...

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 ...

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…

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...

Youth explore veterinary and animal science by learning to feed, train and care for rabbit and cavy projects. This project area is especially great for youth in urban areas.

Entering rabbit shows is a fun way to meet new friends and have fun with your rabbits! All to often though, I hear that people are confused by the entry process, and I totally get it. Understanding how to enter a rabbit show can be a learning curve at first, but I’m here to break it down for you. Jo

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…