Exhibitor s Name: Name of 4-H Club: Name of 4-H Leader(s): 4-H Age (as of 1/1): Years Showing 4-H Cavies:

Exhibitor s Name: Name of 4-H Club: Name of 4-H Leader(s): 4-H Age (as of 1/1): Years Showing 4-H Cavies:

Instructions for Cavy Record Book Project books should only include records for the current year. DO NOT include records from past year(s). Project books should be placed in a folder (NOT in a 3-ring binder). DO NOT put the record book pages in page protectors. But you may put pictures and additional pages in page protectors. Additional pages are optional, but very much encouraged. Put pages in order and then put pictures and additional information behind the required pages. Start your record keeping portion of the book from Sept 2012, or as soon as you get your animal. (No later than May 1st). Complete the whole book. DO NOT leave any blank answers. Pictures: You are encouraged to be in the photo with your cavy project animal(s). Include captions on your pictures, or at least the date the photo was taken. The cover should have the 4-H members name and a picture of them and their cavy. NOTE: Effort, creativity, neatness, correctness and completeness of answers will be considered when judging the record book. 2

Objectives of 4-H Cavy Projects 1. To learn more about your project animal(s) - costs, feed, care, health and management skills. 2. To learn to select quality cavies. 3. To improve management and production practices. 4. To learn how to document activities and show progress in your project. 5. To learn how to use maintained management records to base decisions regarding feed, production and breeding. 6. To gain satisfaction from completing a project to the best of your ability. 7. To plan future projects. 8. To participate in group-activities and to assume responsibility in the 4-H cavy program. 9. To experience competing through a positive show experience with cavies at local area shows and/or the State 4-H Rabbit & Cavy Show. Good record keeping is a valuable skill to learn. Well kept and prepared records can be very helpful in applying for 4-H awards and scholarships in the future. Leader s Comments: Cavy Leader s Signature: 3

Cavy Project Summary 1. What breed of cavy did you choose for this project? Why did you choose this breed? 2. Where did your cavy come from? 3. Did your cavy come with a pedigree? 4. Ear tag number Sex Date of Birth: 5. Age as of June 1, 2013: Weight as of June 1, 2013: 6. How many cavies do you have in your project? 7. Show your cavy project inventory. Breed: Sex: Class: Variety: Breed: Sex: Class: Variety: Breed: Sex: Class: Variety: 9. Number of 4-H Cavy meetings your club held: 10. Number of 4-H Cavy meetings you attended: 11. Number of fairs, shows, or cavy-related activities you attended: List: 4

Cavy Feed Record 1. What brand of feed do you use? Why? 2. What % of protein does your brand of feed have? 3. Why is % of protein important? 4. Do you feed your cavy(ies) anything other than pellets? List what and why: 5. How much do you feed your cavy per feeding? 6. How often do you feed your cavy(ies)? 7. Do you feed your cavy(ies) at a specific time each day? Why? 8. How do you store your feed? 9. Include the nutritional feed slip from your feed bag behind your photographs. 5

Cavy Feed Record (continued) 10. Show your expenses for feed and supplements. (Use an additional sheet of paper if necessary.) Date of Brand Amount Type of Feed Cost or Purchase Name Purchased (grain mix, forage pellets) Value Cavy Equipment Inventory/Expense 1. List what equipment and supplies you had on hand at the beginning of the 4-H year. 2. List equipment and supplies you acquired this 4-H year and show their cost. (Use an additional sheet of paper if necessary.) # of Item Description Owned/Purchased Purchase Price 6

Cavy Housing What type of housing do you use for your cavy? 2. What type of bedding do you use? 3. Where do you house your cavy(ies)? (living room, porch, garage, shed, etc.) 4. What items do you use in/for your cavy housing? (feed dish, water bowl, box, heat lamp, toy, etc.) Know Your Cavy Parts BACK CHEST CROWN FORE FEET EARS EYES HIND FEET FACE NOSE SHOULDERS SIDE OF BODY HINDQUARTERS 7

Cavy Health Record 1. Did your cavy(ies) have any health problems and/or require any treatments this year? Name & Breed Sex Age Illness or Treatment Date Cost of Number Symptoms Treated Treatment Cavy Death Record 1. Did you have any cavies that died this year? Name & Number Breed Sex Age Date of Cause Death Cavy Breeding Record 1. Did you breed your caviy(ies) this year? Name & Name & Date Date # # of # of Date # of Sow # of Boar Bred Delivered Born Boars Sows Weaned 8

Cavy Crossword 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Across 1. Cavies cannot store this vitamin. 3. American cavies have this type of nose. 7. How many classes can you show cavies in? 8. What is a chart showing your cavy's date of birth, parents and grandparents. 11. How many toes does a cavy have on their front feet? 12. Name one of two breeds of long-haired cavies. 13. What is the most important nutrient for your cavy? 14. How many total toenails does a cavy have? Down 2. How many breeds of cavies are recognized by ARBA? 4. What is it called when the teeth do not meet properly? 5. What is the name for a male cavy? 6. Name of an agouti variety. 7. What is a cavy that is 6 months or older, or over 32 ounces? 9. What is a breed subdivision based on color and patterns of color called? 10. The Biggest threat to your cavy is the Human. 9

Cavy Project Experiences/Story BE SPECIFIC when answering these questions. You may attach an extra page if needed. 1. What did you learn this year? 2. What was the most fun? 3. If you were to do this project again, would you change or do anything differently? _ Why? _ 4. What resources did you use to prepare your project record book? (books, magazines, videos, people you talked to, etc.) _ 10

Cavy Project Photos Include photographs of you and your cavy. Be creative! 11

Cavy Feed Slip Attach Feed Slip Here 12

Cavy Project Record Book Score Sheet Page Possible Your # Points Points 1 COVER SHEET 10 Comments: Information is neat, complete and accurate. 3 OBJECTIVES OF CAVY PROJECT 5 Leader signed book. 4 CAVY PROJECT SUMMARY 10 Information is neat, complete and accurate. 5 CAVY FEED RECORD 10 Information is neat, complete and accurate. 6 CAVY FEED, EQUIP/INVENTORY CHARTS 10 Information is neat, complete and accurate. 7 CAVY HOUSING, KNOW YOUR CAVY PARTS 10 Information is neat, complete and accurate. 8 CAVY HEALTH, DEATH, BREEDING RECORD 10 Information is neat, complete and accurate. 9 CAVY CROSSWORD 10 All information is complete and accurate. 10 CAVY PROJECT EXPERIENCES/STORY 10 Information is neat & complete. Answers are specific. 11 CAVY PROJECT PHOTOS 10 Presentation, Neatness, Creativity 12 CAVY FEED NUTRION TAG - included 5 RECORD BOOK POINTS 100 13