Breanne Gilligan
Program Coordinator, 4-H and Youth Development
University of Illinois Extension
1689 North 31st Road,
Suite 2
Ottawa, IL 61350
Phone: 815-433-0707
FAX: 815-433-5454
bngilli@illinois.edu
Gail Hayward-Kapp
Extra Help, Youth & 4-H
University of Illinois Extension
1689 North 31st Road,
Suite 2
Ottawa, IL 61350
Phone: 815-433-0707
FAX: 815-433-5454
hayward@illinois.edu
4-H Rabbits
Superintendent Larry & Jane Vahle (815-357-6613)
To be entered 12:00 – 4:00 p.m., Thursday, July 12.
To be judged 8:30 a.m., Saturday, July 14
RULES
1. Read all General Rules for 4-H Show.
2. Each exhibitor is limited to two entries in each class. All rabbits brought must be exhibited.
3. Two market pens may be shown and may be of any breed. Each rabbit in the pen must be of the same breed and variety. Two single fryers may be shown and may be any breed. Market pen rabbits and single fryers should weigh between three and five pounds. All rabbits in these two classes will be weighed.
4. Stock showing signs of sickness or disease will be removed from the show at the discretion of the Superintendent or Veterinarian.
5. Age limitations:
Junior Bucks or Does -- under six months of age.
Intermediate Bucks or Does -- six to eight months of age.
Senior Bucks or Does -- eight months of age and over. (Six months and over for breeds with four classes)
6. No rabbit may be entered in more than one class.
7. Each rabbit must be tattooed in the left ear.
8. Exhibitors must be present to show animals or animals will not be judged.
9. Exhibitor must place animals in pens assigned, or they cannot be shown. Rabbits removed from pens or from fairgrounds before 5:00 p.m. Sunday, July 15, will forfeit all Premiums in the Department and will relinquish trophies or other honors received. Each exhibitor is expected to dump and clean trays. All animals must be removed by 7:00 p.m. Sunday, July 15.
10. Exhibitor should padlock pens.
11. Show order will be as listed in the fair book.
12. Ear numbers must be reported to the Superintendent at check in on Thursday, July 12.
ALL SATINS
Senior Buck
Intermediate Buck
Junior Buck
Senior Doe
Intermediate Doe
Junior Doe
Champion and Reserve
CALIFORNIANS / NEW ZEALANDS
Senior Buck
Intermediate Buck
Junior Buck
Senior Doe
Intermediate Doe
Junior Doe
Champion and Reserve
MINI LOPS
Senior Buck
Junior Buck
Senior Doe
Junior Doe
Champion and Reserve
JERSEY WOOLIES
Senior Buck
Junior Buck
Senior Doe
Junior Doe
Champion and Reserve
REX/MINI REX
Senior Buck
Junior Buck
Senior Doe
Junior Doe
Champion and Reserve
POLISH
Senior Buck
Junior Buck
Senior Doe
Junior Doe
Champion and Reserve
ALL OTHER BREEDS
Senior Buck
Intermediate Buck
Junior Buck
Senior Doe
Intermediate Doe
Junior Doe
Champion and Reserve
MARKET PEN OF THREE
(Market pen rabbits cannot be shown in any other class)
All breeds & colors
SINGLE FRYERS
(Single fryers may not be shown in any other class)
All breeds & colors
Showmanship
A Junior, Intermediate, and Senior Showmanship class will be held in this department immediately following judging of the last class. Previous Showmanship winners are eligible to compete a second year in Junior, Intermediate, or Senior Division.
AWARDS:
Breed Champions-Rosette
Reserve Breed Champions-Ribbon
Best Rabbit in Show-Trophy
Reserve Best Rabbit in Show-Rosette
Best Market Pen-Trophy
Best Single Fryer-Trophy
Champion Senior Showmanship (14 and older) - Trophy
Champion Intermediate Showmanship (11-13 years) - Trophy
Champion Junior Showmanship (8-10 years) - Trophy
Department JF-H
Junior Fair Rabbits
Premiums Offered $324.00
Superintendents Larry and Jane Vahle (815-357-6613)
Rabbit Premiums
1st $5.00
2nd $3.00
3rd $2.00
Check-in time – 12:00 – 4:00 p.m., Thursday, July12
To be judged - 8:30 a.m., Saturday, July 14
RULES
1. Read all Junior Show General Eligibility Rules.
2. Entry fee: $1.00 per entry. Cage fee $ .50.
3. Each exhibitor is limited to two entries in each class. All rabbits brought must be exhibited.
4. Two market pens may be shown and may be of any breed. Each rabbit in the pen must be of the same breed and variety. Two single fryers may be shown and may be any breed. Market pen rabbits and single fryers should weigh between three and five pounds. All rabbits in these two classes will be weighed.
5. Stock showing signs of sickness or disease will be removed from the show at the discretion of the Superintendent or Veterinarian.
6. Age limitations:
Junior Bucks or Does -- under six months of age.
Intermediate Bucks or Does -- six to eight months of age.
Senior Bucks or Does -- eight months of age and over. (Six months and over
for breeds with four classes)
7. No rabbit may be entered in more than one class.
8. Each rabbit must be tattooed in the left ear.
9. Exhibitors must be present to show animals or animals will not be judged.
10. Exhibitor must place animals in pens assigned, or they cannot be shown. Rabbits removed from pens or from fairgrounds before 5:00 p.m. Sunday, July 15, will forfeit all Premiums in the Department and will relinquish trophies or other honors received. Each exhibitor is expected to dump and clean trays. All animals must be removed by 7:00 p.m. Sunday, July 15.
11. Exhibitor should padlock pens.
12. Show order will be as listed in the fair book.
13. Ear numbers must be reported to the Superintendent at check in on Thursday, July 12.
ALL SATINS
Class No. Description
JF-216 Senior Buck
JF-217 Intermediate Buck
JF-218 Junior Buck
JF-219 Senior Doe
JF-220 Intermediate Doe
JF-221 Junior Doe
Champion and Reserve
CALIFORNIANS/NEW ZEALANDS
Class No. Description
JF-222 Senior Buck
JF-223 Intermediate Buck
JF-224 Junior Buck
JF-225 Senior Doe
JF-226 Intermediate Doe
JF-227 Junior Doe
Champion and Reserve
MINI LOPS
Class No. Description
JF-234 Senior Buck
JF-235 Junior Buck
JF-236 Senior Doe
JF-237 Junior Doe
Champion and Reserve
JERSEY WOOLIES
Class No. Description
JF-238 Senior Buck
JF-239 Junior Buck
JF-240 Senior Doe
JF-241 Junior Doe
Champion and Reserve
REX/MINI REX
Class No. Description
JF-242 Senior Buck
JF-243 Junior Buck
JF-244 Senior Doe
JF-245 Junior Doe
Champion and Reserve
POLISH
Class No. Description
JF-246 Senior Buck
JF-247 Junior Buck
JF-248 Senior Doe
JF-249 Junior Doe
Champion and Reserve
ALL OTHER BREEDS
Class No. Description
JF-250 Senior Buck
JF-251 Intermediate Buck
JF-252 Junior Buck
JF-253 Senior Doe
JF-254 Intermediate Doe
JF-255 Junior Doe
Champion and Reserve
Breed Champions & Reserve Champions-Rosette
Grand Champion & Reserve Champion - Rosette
MARKET PEN OF THREE
(Market pen rabbits cannot be shown in any other class)
Class No. Description
JF-262 All breeds
SINGLE FRYERS
(Single fryers may not be shown in any other class)
Class No. Description
JF-263 All breeds