Rabbits

In the rabbit project, youth can learn about selecting and raising a rabbit. Youth learn about the breeds, characteristics, and sound care and management practices.

• Learn the basic principles of animal science by owning, caring for, and keeping records on rabbits.

• Explore knowledge of sound breeding, feeding, and management practices.

• Investigate marketing, project expansion, and how you can start a career in the rabbit business. Learn how to market the animals and products for breeding, fur, meat or pets.

Leaders

Karen Donnelly

Geoff Wiggs

MEETINGS

2:00-3:00 p.m. • Woodside Village Church

October 24, 2021: How to select a quality show rabbit

November 28, 2021: Meat Rabbits - presentation; Rabbits in the ecosystem

December 4, 2021: ARBA show in Hollister; Breed scavenger hunt; Watch judging

December 5, 2021: TBD

January 23, 2022: Basics of breeding; How to care for baby rabbits

February 27, 2022: More about breeding

March 27, 2022: Rabbit diseases; How to judge a rabbit (Showmanship practice)