Gunnison County Lease-A-Sheep Record Senior 2014

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1 Gunnison County Lease-A-Sheep Record Senior 2014 Name Age Year(s) in Project I declare that the information in this book is correct and all 4-H requirements have been completed to the best of my knowledge. Member Signature Leader Signature Parent/Guardian Signature Cover Date Date Date

2 PERSONAL REFLECTION Think back to when you started going to the Goat Ranch this year. List three things that you were hoping to do or get done. Use page 3 for some possible ideas. Did you get to do what you were hoping to? PROJECT AGREEMENT I spent at least eight ranch/animal care hours per month. I kept good records and finished my record book to complete my project. I was responsible for handling the goats according to the barn manager s wishes and for my own behavior according the Code of the Goat. Member Signature Date 2

3 Examples of a Personal Goal and to do s A goal should include what you want to happen. It is more effective if you also plan at least one step you will take to achieve the goal. Goal: I want to have an attitude of gratitude. Step: I will remember to thank Ann, goat club leaders, and my parents when they help me. Goal: I want to help other goatees. Step: I will do demonstrations and help with workshops. I can mentor younger members. I will learn everybody s name. Goal: I want to be dependable and show more responsibility. Step: I will keep up and organize my time so I can fulfill my goat commitments. I will keep up on my record book. I will communicate with Ann if I fall behind or can t attend an activity. Goal: I want to learn more about fiber. Step: I will ask questions and practice judging and evaluating. Goal: I want to develop my leadership skills. Step: I will run for club President. I will attend council meetings. I will attend a state 4-H conference. 3

4 LEASE-A-SHEEP PROJECT ACTIVITIES Number of animals I took care of. (You need to keep records on each animal you lease.) As a review, list some of the duties or jobs you have to do to care for your animals. Name several new skills or knowledge you gained while working with your animal this year. Examples: learn more about nutrition, know sheep diseases and the treatments, be able to judge fiber, give a vaccination on my own, demonstrate giving a shot, know enough to make breeding choices; learn more about Shetland fiber 4

5 FEED RECORD Part of any livestock project is recording what your animal eats since that is one of the biggest expenses. Feed and nutrition is also a factor in the quality of the product of fiber and health of the animal. Although feed my be freely available this project is an opportunity to learn about animal nutrition. You should know all the feed requirements for the whole herd in addition to your animal. List all the types of feed (food) the Shetland sheep flock gets throughout the year; include baby lambs and pregnant ewes. List the three major nutrients the sheep needs in their diet. What feed or supplement provides the nutrient? How does the nutrient keep the sheep healthy? How much hay does an average ewe eat in a year? What was the estimated cost of your animal s and the flock s feed? 5

6 EXPENSE RECORD Enter all expenses here such as: show supplies, transportation, entry fees, lease fees, show clothes, etc. for the year. Date Item Paid to: Cost $ Total: 6

7 HERD AND ANIMAL HEALTH RECORD Be specific in recording your Health Record. Write down what health products were used. Include immunizations, examinations, worming, tagging, wound medications, and spraying for flies. Record treatments if animal was sick or injured. Date Name or ID of Animal Reason for Treatment Name of Medicine Amount Given Method Cost Record preventative vaccinations, wormings, etc. given to flock or group Date Herd or group Reason for Treatment Be specific Name of Medicine Method Cost 7

8 BREEDING RECORD You need to have a breeding record for every animal you lease. Sire Name and Tag # Dam Birthdate Ram Ewe Single Twin Birthing complications or comments 8

9 BREEDING RECORD You need to have a breeding record for every animal you lease. See the breed characteristics on page 9 to help you with strengths and weaknesses. Sire Name and Tag # Dam Birthdate Ram Ewe Single Twin Birthing complications or comments 9

10 BREEDING RECORD You need to have a breeding record for every animal you lease. See the breed characteristics on page 9 to help you with strengths and weaknesses. Sire Name and Tag # Dam Birthdate Ram Ewe Single Twin Birthing complications or comments 10

11 Shetland Sheep Characteristics Strong Traits Weak Traits Balanced body; long and deep Strong straight back Travels or walks well Feet pointing straight ahead Stands square on their legs Stands on the toe of their hoof Fiber that grows from head to tail Good teats and udder on does Fiber diameter, style, length is good Lacks size or volume Crooked teeth Dangerous horns Hooves are crooked Hocks nearly touching Weak pasterns Poor fiber coverage; spots Poor fiber 11

12 SHETLAND SHEEP AND FIBER EVALUATION SHEET North American Shetland Sheep Standards found at www. shetland-sheep.org is a resource to help you evaluate your sheep. You need an evaluation for every animal you lease. Animal Name Scrapie Tag # Age Gender Character Description Points General Appearance Head Face Good width between ears, tapering rapidly to base of nose. Hollow between cheeks and nose well marked. Medium length to face from eyes to muzzle. Nose prominent; small mouth Your Score 9 Back 9 Ribs 5 Rump Eyes Full, bright, and active look 3 Tail Ears Neck Shoulders Fine, medium size set well back, carried slightly above the horizontal Full, tapers into a fairly broad chest Well set, top level with back 4 Legs 4 Skin 6 Wool Chest Medium width and deep 5 Carriage 12 Character Description Points Level, with as much width as possible Well sprung and well ribbed up Good width, with well tuned rounded hips Fluke tail. Wool at root forming the broad rounded part, and tapering suddenly to barely covered fine point Light, but very fine in quality Varies according to colour of wool. In white not blue or black colouring Extra fine and soft texture. Longish, wavy, and well closed. Alert and nimble, with a smart active gait Your Score

13 SHETLAND SHEEP AND FIBER EVALUATION SHEET North American Shetland Sheep Standards found at www. shetland-sheep.org is a resource to help you evaluate your sheep. You need an evaluation for every animal you lease. Animal Name Scrapie Tag # Age Gender Character Description Points General Appearance Head Face Good width between ears, tapering rapidly to base of nose. Hollow between cheeks and nose well marked. Medium length to face from eyes to muzzle. Nose prominent; small mouth Your Score 9 Back 9 Ribs 5 Rump Eyes Full, bright, and active look 3 Tail Ears Neck Shoulders Fine, medium size set well back, carried slightly above the horizontal Full, tapers into a fairly broad chest Well set, top level with back 4 Legs 4 Skin 6 Wool Chest Medium width and deep 5 Carriage 13 Character Description Points Level, with as much width as possible Well sprung and well ribbed up Good width, with well tuned rounded hips Fluke tail. Wool at root forming the broad rounded part, and tapering suddenly to barely covered fine point Light, but very fine in quality Varies according to colour of wool. In white not blue or black colouring Extra fine and soft texture. Longish, wavy, and well closed. Alert and nimble, with a smart active gait Your Score

14 ACTIVITY LOG Record everything you did related to your goat, goat ranch, club, and other 4-H related activities and events. List club meetings, herd health care activities, shows, ranch clean ups, club meetings, fund raisers, and community service projects and other 4-H activities. Date or time period What did you do? Examples to help you remember what to record Sept-Aug Jan-Feb Spent time with my goat, helped with chores, helped clip hooves when needed Helped with fall herd vaccinations Club meeting; started record book Club Halloween party Invited Partners to goat ranch for community service Watched Darby ultrasound bred does Ranch clean-up day Combed goat cashmere Estes Park Wool Show 14

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16 Write the letter of the definition next to the term. GOAT DISEASES AND TREATMENT soremouth A Structural make-up of the animal fleece B removing stained or inferior portions of wool from edges of fleece entertoxemia C one of the chambers of a goat s stomach conformation D Shetland sheep colors rumen E first milk from ewe, high in nutrients colostrum F contagious virus causing scabs on lips and around mouth ivermectin G an inflammation of the udder caused by bacteria infection skirting H just under the skin injection sub Q I an injection into a large muscle mastitis J wormer emsket, shaela, musket, mioget, moorit K wool from a single sheep L over eating disease 16

17 Write a story about your project. Include the following information in story format: Why did you choose each project? 4-H STORY Did you learn what you had hoped to learn? Did you reach your goal? Did anyone help you? What did you like the best about each project? What results, difficulties or challenges did you have with this project? You can add other information or thoughts to your story. You can type or hand-write your story. If you hand-write the story, use pencil or ink on lined white notebook paper. If a computer is used to write the story, use plain white paper with no smaller than 12 pt. font. Leave a wide enough margin so the story can be read if inserted into a report cover. Limit your story to maximum of two (2) pages specifically related to your livestock projects. PROJECT PHOTOS A minimum of four pictures per project is expected. Pages should be attached at the end of the record. Pictures must be project specific. Include pictures that represent the whole project; for example, kidding, feeding, combing, cleaning the barn, showing, practicing showmanship, workshops, etc. Pictures should have a caption that describes what is occurring in the picture. 17