JUNIOR RABBIT SHOW - DEPARTMENT

Friday, June 27, 2:00 p.m.

Judge:  Becky Ensign, Nashua, IA

Superintendent:  Marge Dohlman

 

Refer to the General Rules and Regulations of the Howard County Fair concerning exhibiting in this department.

These rules are available on line at http://www.mhcfair.com/fairbook/general rules.htm.

 

Entry fee is 50 cents per head. Premiums paid: Blue $4.00, Red $3.00, White $2.00 - unless noted

 

  1. Rabbits with colds or other indications of ill health will be sent home.
  2. Exhibitor to furnish own feeders and water containers.
  3. Each exhibitor is limited to showing 4 entries with a maximum of two per class.
  4. Pen of three is considered one entry.
  5. Exhibitor must feed and show their own animals.
  6. Animals showing any symptoms of disease or parasites will be removed from the Fair.
  7. All rabbits must be at least eight weeks of age.

 

Commercial Breeds: American, Beveren, California, Champagne d’Argent, Creme d’Argent, Checkered Giant, American Chinchilla, Giant Chinchilla, Flemish Giant, French Lop, New Zealand, Satin, Palomino, Other Commercial Crossbreeds

 

Fancy Breeds: Angora, Belgian Hare, Standard Chinchilla, Dutch, English, Spot, Florida White, Harlequin, Havana, Himalayan, Netherland Dwarf, Polish, Rex, Silver Martin, Tan, Mini Lops, Holland Lops, Other Fancy Crossbreeds

 

CLASS 1 - Pen of Three (Market) 

LOT 1 -- Must consist of three rabbits weighing 3 to 6 LBS. Do not have to be from the same litter, but do have to come from same 4-H project. Under 3 mos. of age.

 

CLASS 2 - Individual Market Rabbit:

LOT 1 -- This rabbit is to be judged on meat characteristics and weigh between 3 to 6 LBS. Exhibitor may enter one of the same rabbits from the meat pen. Fur condition to be used to break a tie.  Under 3 mos. of age.

 

CLASS 3 - Junior Commercial Rabbit (Breeding):  Purebred or Crossbred 6 months old and under.

                        LOT 1 - Junior Buck  

 

CLASS 4 - Junior Commercial Rabbit (Breeding):  Purebred or Crossbred 6 months old and under.

            LOT 2 - Junior Doe 

 

CLASS 5 - Senior Commercial Rabbit (Breeding): Purebred or Crossbred over 6 months old

                        LOT 1 - Senior Buck

 

CLASS 6 - Senior Commercial Rabbit (Breeding): Purebred or Crossbred over 6 months old

                        LOT 2 - Senior Doe 

 

CLASS 7 - Junior Fancy Purebred Rabbit (Breeding): 6 months old and under.

                        LOT 1 - Junior Buck

 

CLASS 8 - Junior Fancy Purebred Rabbit (Breeding): 6 months old and under

                        LOT 2 - Junior Doe  

 

CLASS 9- Senior Fancy Purebred Rabbit (Breeding): over 6 months old.

                        LOT 1 - Senior Buck     

 

CLASS 10- Senior Fancy Purebred Rabbit (Breeding): over 6 months old.

LOT 2 - Senior Doe

 

CLASS 11- Champion & Opposite

LOT 1 --- Champion Pen of Three: Trophy sponsored by Dick & Lois Ollendieck, Cresco

            LOT 1a-- Reserve Champion Pen of Three. Lavender Ribbon

            LOT 2 --- Champion Market Rabbit: Trophy sponsored by Cresco Chamber of Commerce

            LOT 2a -- Reserve Champion Market Rabbit... Lavender Ribbon

            LOT 3 --- Champion Commercial Rabbit: Trophy sponsored by Tom & Sue Barnes, Cresco

            LOT 3a -- Reserve Champion Commercial Rabbit .. Lavender Ribbon

            LOT 4 --- Champion Fancy Rabbit: Trophy sponsored by Wacha Insurance, Lime Springs/Elma

            LOT 4a -- Reserve Champion Fancy Rabbit .. Lavender Ribbon

            LOT 5 --- Best of Show: Trophy sponsored by Vern & Sharron Meyer, Cresco

            LOT 5a-- Best Opposite: Lavender Ribbon –

(This means if the Best of Show is a Doe then the Best Opposite would be a Buck) 

 

CLASS 13 – Showmanship

            LOT 1 – Junior Showmanship- trophy sponsored by Farmer’s Feed & Grain, Riceville

            LOT 2 – Senior showmanship – trophy sponsored by Friedrich Plumbing & Heating, Alta Vista

           LOT 3 – Winner’s Showmanship – trophy sponsored by Spahn and Rose Lumber, Cresco                   

 

CLASS 20 - Barn Prize, LOT 1 -- Barn Prize, $15; Barn Prize sponsored by Brad & Alison Holten, Cresco

 

CLASS 21 - Dress Up Your Rabbit – One entry per exhibitor. Exhibitors dress one rabbit in an outfit and have the rabbit’s photo taken at livestock check-in.

Photos will be displayed throughout the fair. Fairgoers will vote on the best-dressed rabbit. The winner will be announced prior to the livestock auction.

A People’s Choice ribbon will be awarded. Outfits should be appropriate and not harm the rabbit.