Rabbit Project
Rabbit Project
Whether you see rabbits as soft and cuddly pets or a business opportunity, the rabbit project is flexible for your interest. Beginning level rabbit activities include selection, handling, breeds, parts, management, equipment, feeding, health, breeding and kindling. At the intermediate level through hands-on activities, you will learn how to select, judge, give oral reasons, show rabbits, tattoo, keep records and detect diseases. In the advanced level of the rabbits project, you will learn more about breeding, genetics, culling, determining pregnancy, designing a rabbitry, anatomy, teaching others, registering a rabbit and marketing your product.
Learn the different breeds and ideal traits
Determine the use of your rabbit project
Develop a rabbit care management plan
Identify rabbit equipment and its uses
Locate and name parts of a rabbit
Learn proper feeding techniques
Discover proper rabbit showmanship steps
Learn to judge rabbits and give oral reasons
Discover the difference between 4 class and 6 class
Explore the different rabbit body types and their function
Design a plan for preparing rabbits for show
Learn proper grooming techniques
Tattoo your rabbits
Learn about diseases and environment concerns
Learn about rabbit breeding programs and genetics
Manage your rabbitry
Determine pregnancy and palpation techniques
Design a rabbitry
Identify bones on a skeleton
Evaluate rabbit health
Develop and maintain a rabbit pedigree system
Market your rabbits to others
Online Resources & Websites
🍀 Shop 4-H -- Rabbit Curriculum
Level 1: What's Hoppening (08080)
Making Tracks (08081)
All Ears (08082)
Rabbit Helper's Guide (06366)