Rabbit projects motivate youth to explore, learn responsibility, and navigate challenges. Youth are invited to learn about the science of rabbits, selection, proper care and management, plus so much more. The Utah 4-H Rabbit Program has three project areas for both urban and rural settings—youth can do:

• A pet rabbit project (for grades K-12, and not younger than 5 years old)
• A breeding rabbit project
• And/or a market rabbit project (for grades 3-12, not younger than 8 years old)

*Youth participating in these areas need to have their own rabbit.

To find information about various rabbit clubs in your area, or to start your own club, contact your County Extension Office.

    Rabbit Project Showmanship Scorecards     Cloverbud Showmanship Scorecard   Rabbit Project Leader Position Description

 

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Classes & Divisions

 

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Utah Market Rabbit Show at the Utah State Fair

1. The market rabbit project is considered “small stock” and is for youth as young as 5 years old and in kindergarten.
2. Youth exhibitors shall have ownership of rabbit entries for a minimum of 30 days prior to the day of the show. County extension staff or FFA advisors will be responsible for verifying ownership.
3. All rabbits exhibited must be tattooed in the left ear prior to the fair. The tattoo needs to be permanent. Permanent marker will not be accepted.
4. Rabbits do not need to be pedigreed, but should be of commercial meat rabbit type.
5. All colors and meat rabbit breeds are accepted.
6. A 4-H member may enter and show a maximum of 6 entries with 2 entries per class.
7. Cages will be provided and assigned to exhibitors by the Rabbit Committee.
8. Exhibitors must furnish their own feeding and watering equipment that will remain with the rabbits for the duration of the show. Cages may not be used for storage of supplies- designated storage is provided.
9. Rabbits that are exhibited at fair are still the property of the owner and are not to be handled by anyone other than the owner at any time, with the provision that project committee members & superintendent may check, handle or move rabbits for the safety of the animals. Locks are permitted, please contact committee.
10. Youth exhibitors are responsible for bringing their rabbits to and from the judging table (no adults) when the class is called. Members will stay until dismissed, and return rabbit to cage. If rabbit is not on the judging table at the time class is judged, rabbit will not be judged. If needed,another youth rabbit exhibitor may assist in bringing rabbits to the table

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Questions? Contact Jessie Hadfield  | (435) 797-8442

For more information pertaining to Utah 4-H Livestock in your area,
contact your local County Extension Office