Small Stock Rules

Pima County 4-H & FFA

Small Stock General Rules & Regulations

CAVIES, COMPANION ANIMALS, DOG, POULTRY & PIGEON, PYGMY GOAT AND RABBIT

4-H/FFA members exhibiting the above species must follow both the General Animal Science Rules and these Small Stock General Rules & Regulations.

I. EXHIBITOR AGE: (can be calculated as the age an exhibitor is on Dec. 31st, 2024 at 11:59 PM)

A. Junior members 8 years but not 12 years old before January 1 of the current 4-H year (Oct. 1- Sept 31.) B. Intermediate members 12 years but not 15 years old before January 1 of the current 4-H year (Oct. 1-Sept. 31.) C. Senior members 15 years but not 19 years old before January 1 of the current 4-H year (Oct. 1- Sept. 31.) FFA members obtaining their American Degree and are still 18 years of age as of Dec. 31st at 11:59 PM are eligible after high school graduation upon FFA Advisor Discretion. D. If it is an exhibitor's first year in that project, he/she may show as a novice in either junior or senior showmanship depending upon age. Any second year or more experienced member will show as a junior or a senior in showmanship depending upon age class.

II. ENTRY & QUALITY ASSURANCE DEADLINES: SEE INDIVIDUAL DEPARTMENTS

A. All entries should be made via Google Form by March 15th, (Except for Dog Project deadline of April 1st)
2024 at 11:59 PM. B. 4-H and FFA members wishing to participate in Small Stock Projects including Pygmy Goat, Rabbit, Poultry, Pigeon, and Cavy must have participated in a YQCA (Quality Assurance) course prior to the Ownership Deadline of January 31st, 2025. All members must provide proof of certification and it must be valid through the end of the current year’s Pima County Fair. Individuals who have not met this requirement will not be allowed to bring animals to the Pima County Fair. This is not reviewable by the Ethics Review Board. (All Companion Animals including Dog & Cat are not required to participate in YQCA.)

III. ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION

A. Animals must be permanently identified as per the specific project area. B. Microchip, Tattoo, Tag, or Leg Bands must be legible at check-in and correspond to the entry form or the animal will not be accepted into the Pima County Fair. C. Replacing a project animal after the Ownership Deadline (Jan. 31, 2025) is not allowed.

IV. ANIMAL CHECK-IN:

A. Animals may arrive at the fairgrounds 30 minutes prior to check-in time and must be checked in on an individual basis with the Project Coordinator/Director or Show Superintendents. Exhibits may not be put in cages, pens, or coops until checked in. B. Exhibitors must be present with their animals at Check-In. Animals will not be checked-in without the 4-H/FFA member present. C. The Exhibitor’s name must be on the Registration Papers or Bills of Sale, Lease, etc., as Proof of Ownership. These must be presented at time of check-in.

D. To show an animal in a market class at the Pima County Fair, the enrolled youth member must also be eligible to sell in the PCJLSI Auctions.

V. ANIMAL HEALTH AND CARE REQUIREMENTS:

A. See General Animal Science Rules and Regulations

VI. SHOWMANSHIP:

A. ALL 4-H/FFA Members exhibiting in ALL Small Stock Projects must participate in their species showmanship. Individuals who do not participate in Showmanship will not be eligible to participate in the Small Stock Auction.

VII. HERDSMANSHIP: (except Dog, Cat, and other Companion Animals)

A. Herdsmanship judging will be conducted in the morning between 7:00-9:00 A.M. and in the afternoon between 5:00-7:00 PM during each day a project is at the Pima County Fair.
B. The following points system will be used in the Danish Judging system for each 4-H Club or FFA Chapter. C. Only members/exhibitors are to participate in Herdsmanship. D. Herdsmanship Awards: - Purple Ribbon (Optional) to be determined to by the Project Coordinator- Blue Ribbon - Red Ribbon - White Ribbon

Points

Workday representation

Signing Up For Barn Duty (Number of shifts will be determined by coordinator at sign up)

The Below Points are Awarded Each Day During AM/PM Check

Points will be pro-rated since the total days at the fair are different for each project.

Daily Points Possible

Feeding and Watering- 100

Keeping cages/coops/pens and area clean- 100

Cooperation of Members/Exhibitors- 100

Signing Superintendent Roster- 100

Total Daily Points Possible- 400

Barn Duty

Barn duty is your opportunity to educate the public about what 4-H and FFA are all about and teach them more about your project! You may take your animal out of its pen or cage to allow the public to interact with it, but you may not take anyone else’s animal out without their permission. While on barn duty, you will be responsible for making sure the animals are safe from the public. If there are any problems with the public and the adult on barn duty is not comfortable handling the situation, fair security may be called to assist. Please find one of the coordinators, superintendents, extension staff, or a member of the fair staff and report it. It IS NOT your responsibility to feed or water other people’s animals. You may only add water to a dish/bottle if it is empty.

a. Barn Duty by exhibitors’ parents or leaders is mandatory per the schedule of the Project Coordinator, with each club taking hours commensurate with the number of youth and animals in the project.

b. It is imperative an adult is present during all hours the barn is open to the public. There must be at least one adult present during each barn duty shift.

c. A sign-up will be sent out shortly before the fair and will be available during the fair. Please check this sign-up to see if all slots are covered and sign up where you can help.

d. The number of barn duty shifts required per club will be determined at the discretion of the Project Coordinator. This information will be sent out with the sign-up sheet.

e. Barn duty will count toward your herdsmanship points.

VIII. POSTERS/EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS

A. Educational Display: Adults MAY NOT assist with the club display, THE WORK MUST BE DONE BY THE MEMBERS. There is one category- Club Displays. B. Posters will be entered with project exhibits at time of OPH Workday and will be displayed in either the Barn or in Old Pueblo Hall through Sunday, April 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM. C. Posters will be judged on title, message, design, readability, comprehension, neatness, eye catching (appeal) and educational value. The project must be clearly defined. For a club display, the name, age, year in the project and club name of all participants may appear on the front of the display. D. If display is not a series of posters, a written explanation of the display must accompany the entry form and approval must be obtained from the Project Coordinator/Director prior to exhibiting. Educational displays may include live animals. Displays must be entered on a separate form from breed animals. Club display size up to max of 12’ x 8’ (whole horse panel). E. Individual Posters will be entered with project exhibits at time of check-in and will be displayed in the barn. The entry consists of one 22x28 inch poster made by an individual member. There are three categories: Junior, Intermediate, and Senior. The exhibitor’s name, age, year in project and club name must appear on the Back of the Poster. If this information is on the front, the entry will be disqualified. Enter posters as a separate entry using Google Form. Posters will be judged on title, message, design, readability, comprehension, neatness, eye catching (appeal) and educational value. The project must be clearly defined. Posters must be CURRENT and have not been exhibited in prior county fairs or prior years.
F. Posters will be judged on:

1. Title

2. Message

3. Design

4. Readability

5. Comprehension

6. Neatness

7. Eye catching (appeal)

8. Educational value

IX. ROUND ROBIN SHOWMANSHIP:

Chair- Tawnya and Bruce Groen

A. ROUND ROBIN SHOW DATE: Friday, April 25th, 2024 at 5:00 PM B. ROUND ROBIN PRACTICE: Thursday, April 24th, 2024 from 3-5:00 PM C. Winners of the Junior, Intermediate and Senior Showmanship Contests for Rabbit, Cavy, Poultry, Pigeon, Pygmy Goat, Dog and Cat are REQUIRED to participate in the Round Robin Showmanship Contest. - If a Grand Champion Showman chooses to, the Round Robin responsibility can be relinquished to the Reserve Champion Showman within 30 Minutes following. The showmanship contest for their division. (See Rule D) D. In the event that one exhibitor is the winner of a showmanship contest in more than one project, the showman will select the project they want to show in the Round Robin Showmanship Contest within 30 Minutes of the last division won. The Reserve Champion of the remaining project(s) will represent those areas in the Round Robin Showmanship contest. - All changes/requests should be communicated to the Individual Project Coordinator and also the Small Stock Round Robin Chair Person, Jill Palmenberg before they are are taken to the 4-H Extension Agent. E. The Showmanship winners for each project are REQUIRED to attend the Round Robin Practice. This practice is MANDATORY and under no circumstances will you be allowed to miss the practice, short of a catastrophic event. Failure to attend the practice will result in a disqualification from the Round Robin Show. - In the event a showman does not show for the practice, their animal must be made available to the Project Coordinator and the Round Robin Chairman in time for the Round Robin Practice F. Each contestant must use the animal they used to win their project showmanship competition. Any substitution of animals for any reason must meet the same requirements for the animal that won the competition and must be approved in writing by the Project Coordinator Group and Round Robin Chairperson.

G. 4-H/FFA Dress code will apply. H. Awards will be presented to the Champion and Reserve Champion Junior, Intermediate, and Senior Showman. All contestants will receive participation rosettes. I. Scoring will be as follows: - Presentation of Animal 60- Poise, Technique & Appearance of Exhibitor 15- Knowledge 10- Ability to follow judges’ instructions 10- Attendance at Round Robin Practice 5- TOTAL 100 J. The following may cause from 25-50 Points to be deducted from your scores:- Not turning in packets- Not showing for practice- Late to practice or show- Not allowing others to handle your animal- Not sharing information- Etc.

X. SMALL STOCK AUCTION QUALIFICATIONS

A. Any exhibitor desiring to enter an animal into the PCJLSI Small Stock Auction must compete in both Showmanship and Breed Show Classes. B. The exhibitor must be present at the Breed Show to exhibit their animal in order to go through the PCJLSI Small Stock Auction 1. If a member is involved in another 4-H/FFA Show at the same time as their Breed Show Class, they can have a 4-H/FFA Member bring their animal for judging.2. No other attendance excuses will be accepted. C. Participation in the PCJLSI Small Stock Auction is a privilege, not a right.

XI. FOR SALE SIGNS

A. “FOR SALE” signs, provided by either/or approved by the Pima County Fair may be placed on pens after animals are judged.

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