4-H Poultry/Rabbit Project Record Guide Junior Record Book (9-10 yr. old as of Jan 1)

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1 Educational Record Book requirements are listed in the Fair Book under Division 39, Section 2 4-H Poultry/Rabbit Project Record Guide Junior Record Book (9-10 yr. old as of Jan 1) Year (example: 2007): Please circle your 4-H project: Ducks Geese Turkeys Chickens Rabbit Name: Date of Birth: Age (as of Jan 1 st ): 4-H Club: Is this your first year in project? Yes No If No, how many years have you been doing project I hereby certify that, as the exhibitor of this project, I have personally been responsible for the care of this animal, have personally kept records on this project, and have personally completed this record book. I am aware that this record book will be on display during the auction for potential buyers and the general public, and thus all content will be appropriate. Member s Signature (1 pt.): Date: I, the parent/guardian, certify that my son/daughter has completed this project and completed this record book and will comply with all rules and regulations. I give permission for this record book to be displayed to the public and will ensure that all content is appropriate. Parent/Guardian s Signature (1 pt.): Date: **RECORDS START WITH POSSESSION OF ANIMAL AND ENDS WITH ESTIMATES FOR FAIR WEEK 1

2 Project Information (1 pts) Name and/or description of animal: Breed: Identification of animal (tag/fair tag number): Birth date of animal: (OR) Purchase date: (include receipt) Please tell us about your project animal (check all that apply) I purchased my project animal My project animal is bred & owned (from an animal on my family farm) I board my project animal at another farm (signature required below) This animal(s) was boarded at my farm. Arrangements have been made between the 4H exhibitor and myself, for the care of this animal (s). I certify that this 4H exhibitor has completed this project and followed the arrangement agreement Farm Owner Signature : Date: 2

3 TIMELINE OF PROJECT THROUGH PHOTOS (3 PTS) Photographs (at least 3) of your 4-H project animal. Photos that show you working hands-on with your animal are preferred. Should show the growth of your animal over time through photos. Use additional page(s) if needed. Photos from previous years are not acceptable, must be from this year s current project Date of Beginning Photo: (photo taken when you acquired animal) Date of Ending Photo: 3

4 What I Do for My Animals (8 pt.) Your project animal requires a lot of care throughout the project year. Some of the care is done on a daily basis, while others are done on a weekly or monthly basis. In the table below, list some of the things that you do to care for your project animal. Include the following: Feeding and watering practices Grooming (clipping, trimming, bathing, etc..) Health practices (checking your animal for any changes, including injuries, illnesses, eating, etc.) and medicines General Management (cleaning living area and feed pans) Daily Activities-Things done every day Example: fed animal, gave fresh water, spent time with animal Weekly Activities-Things done once a week Example: Cleaned feed and water containers, gave new bedding Monthly Activities-Things done once a month Example: Groomed my animal What part of caring for this animal did you find most challenging? What did you enjoy most? 4

5 Project Questions (8 pts) Where did you keep your chicks/rabbits for the first few weeks? What brand of feed did you use and what is the protein percentage? (include a feed tag) How much does one bag of feed cost? What did you use for bedding? What does it cost for a single bag/bale of bedding? What was one skill you learned or improved while caring for your animal? What is Biosecurity and how do you handle it? What is the optimal number of days from hatching/birth to auction? Include Pullorum test results or proof from Pullorum free flock.(poultry only) 5

6 Complete page for your project animal Specie Specific Questions- poultry What is a straight run chicken? How much protein is good for broilers? Name 2 nutrients needed by all animals Name 2 factors that determine quality of meat production Name 2 parts of the digestive system What is the most popular meat duck in the U.S. 6

7 Complete page for your project animal Specie Specific Questions- rabbit Name 2 nutrients needed by all animals Name a common mistake when handling a rabbit in showmanship What is the normal temperature of a rabbit? What are baby rabbits called? How many breeds are recognized by the A.R.B.A.? Name 2 breeds 7

8 While spending time with your animal, describe and/or show a memorable moment. (5pts) (You may use photos or a drawing to enhance your story) 8

9 Judge Scoring Rubric Record books will be judged based on the following score card: = Indicates possible suggestions, no points were deducted Points Possible Member Signature 1 Parent Signature 1 Project Information 1 Photographs 3 What I do for My Animal 8 Project Questions 8 Specie Specific Questions 6 Memorable Event 5 Presentation (neatness, spelling, legibility) 3 TOTAL 36 Bonus Points Creativity (binder, stickers, anything that enhances the book) 3 Potential Buyer Welcome Note/Picture 3 Rate of Gain 3 Comments: TOTAL + BONUS 45 9

10 Judge Scoring Rubric Record books will be judged based on the following score card: = Indicates possible suggestions, no points were deducted Points Possible Member Signature 1 Parent Signature 1 Project Information 1 Photographs 3 What I do for My Animal 8 Project Questions 8 Specie Specific Questions 6 Memorable Event 5 Presentation (neatness, spelling, legibility) 3 TOTAL 36 Bonus Points Creativity (binder, stickers, anything that enhances the book) 3 Potential Buyer Welcome Note/Picture 3 Rate of Gain 3 Comments: TOTAL + BONUS 45 10

11 Judge score Judge score Average score 11

12 Turn this page in at animal weigh in during fair Exhibitor Name: Rate of Gain 3 Extra Points-(optional) Use chart below for chickens, geese, ducks and rabbits Week Date Weight Week Date Weight Turkey Weight Chart Record your turkey s weight at the following ages and compare to the normal weights of turkeys on average. Weeks Average Average of age Hen My Hen Tom My Tom 4 weeks 2 lbs. lbs. 2 1/2 lbs. lbs. 8 weeks 6 1/4 lbs. lbs. 10 lbs. lbs. 12 weeks 11 lbs. lbs. 17 lbs. lbs. 16 weeks 16 lbs. lbs. 24 lbs. lbs. 20 weeks 21 lbs. lbs. 30 lbs. lbs. 12