Johnson County 4-H & FFA s July 8, 13 & 14, 2018 University of Missouri Extension 2018 University of Missouri, Lincoln University, US Department of Agriculture and Local Extension Councils Cooperating EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ADA INSTITUTION
Johnson County 4-H & FFA Sunday July 8 (Dog show) 1:00 p.m. Check-in, 2:00 p.m. Showtime Friday July 13 (Rabbit Show) 11:00 am 11:30 am Check-in 11:30 am Showtime Johnson County Fairgrounds Friday July 13 (Poultry Show) 11:00 am 12:00 pm Check-in 1:00 pm Showtime Saturday July 14 (Cat show) Youth Building 2:30 p.m. Check-in 3:00 p.m. Showtime (Pre-registration required for all Small Animal Shows) Johnson County 4-H & FFA Members Only Exhibitors must WEAR current year livestock/ small animal show shirts during the show and if in the sale (poultry and rabbits). Dog Class Exhibitors must wear closed toe shoes. No animals released until close of show/clean-up required. FFA & 4-H members (ages 8 and up) who are enrolled in one of the following Small Animal projects are eligible to participate in the Johnson County 4-H & FFA : Hatching Chicks Dog Rabbit Cat Poultry Any other Self Determined small animal Care Classes & Notebooks may be exhibited at Achievements Days All animals exhibited must abide by Missouri Animal Health Requirements for Exhibitions (see file). Clover Kids in a special non-competitive showing of their animals. For specific information, see Clover Kids section on this page. Johnson County 4-H Clover Kids Johnson County 4-H Clover Kid members may bring the following types of animal exhibits to the Johnson County Fair on Friday, July 13. Must preregister using the small animal form. Amphibians frogs, toads Rabbits Fish Rats Hedge Hogs Snakes Lizards Chinchillas Mice Birds Cavies guinea pigs, gerbils, hamsters Dogs (with Dog Show on Sun.) Poultry Cats (with Cat Show on Saturday) Small Animal Safety Policies: No wildlife allowed follow Department of Conservation rules as specified in the Wildlife Code of Missouri All animals must be caged, leased, and/or contained as appropriate and manageable by the child during Clover Kids meetings and events. Parent and guardian must be present with their child(ren) when animals are involved. This show is non-competitive. Each participant will receive a participation award and premium money. Clover Kid exhibits are not eligible to compete for trophies given for species champions.
Hatching Chicks (4-H Only - 12 years of age & under) The Hatching Chicks project is designed for 4-H members as an introductory project to poultry. Requirements are as follows: 1. Enroll in the project by January 1 2. Rent an incubator and purchase a dozen pre-set eggs. Both of these are available through the Extension Center at a cost of $25.00. You must contact the Extension Center by May 24 to reserve both. (Must have a county total of 5 dozen egg ordered.) 3. Take the incubator home and learn to operate it. 4. Pick up fertile eggs at the Extension Center. 5. Care for eggs and hatch the chicks 6. No hen and chicks, must use incubator 7. Feed and care for the chicks until the Small Animal Show. 8. Keep a record to indicate the cost and amount of feed, other costs of the project, and what you did with the project. Bring these records and chickens to the. MEMBERS ARE EXPECTED TO FOLLOW ALL GUIDELINES FOR THEIR RESPECTIVE PROJECT OR DISQUALIFICATION MAY RESULT. Members entering exhibits in the Small Animal Show will receive a ribbon (blue, red or white according to the Danish system) and prize money. Cats and Dogs MUST have documentation of vaccinations NO PAPERS, NO SHOW! Show classes will be as follows: 2. Hatching Chicks (12 years of age & under) 3. Miscellaneous Animals (amphibians, hamsters, etc.) SALE OF MEAT ANIMALS Johnson County members participating in the Poultry Show and/or Rabbit Show classes at the have the opportunity to offer meat animals for sale at the Johnson County Junior Livestock Sale. Sale information is described under the Livestock Show sections. In order for meat pens to eligible for sale, animals must be of a meat breed, must be market ready, (following the weight or age guidelines as listed in the show classes), and receive a blue or red ribbon. The Small Animal Committee will make the final decision on questions regarding sale eligibility. Show classes are listed as follows. Johnson County 4-H & FFA Rabbit Show Classes/Rules Larry or Laura Atkins Phone (816) 732 6208 Teri Monson Phone (660) 429-2859 or monsonteri@gmail.com Friday July 13 (Rabbit Show) 11:00 am 11:30 pm Check-in 11:30 pm Showtime The Johnson County 4-H & FFA Rabbit Show will begin at 11:30 pm. Additional forms are available at the University Entries open to 4-H or FFA youth who are members in good standing with their respective organizations. FFA members must have included rabbits as part of their S.A.E. program. 4-H members must be enrolled in a rabbit project. Rabbits shall have been the property of the 4-H or FFA member on or before June 1. Class numbers for all breeds will be the same. No more than two rabbits per breed per class may be entered. When entering rabbits, specify the breed, Crossbred, or Meat pen. Exhibitors must provide travel carriers. Rabbit classes may be broken by breed as needed the day of show. Substitutions may be made in case of injury, sickness or death. Must notify show chairman at check-in on the day of the show. Classes: #101, 102, 105 & 106 six class. General rule is a larger breed weighing over 9 pounds as a senior. 101 Senior buck: over 9 pounds, over 8 mo. of age 102 Senior doe: over 9 pounds, over 8 mo. of age 105 Intermediate buck: 6-8 months of age 106 Intermediate doe: 6-8 months of age
#103, 104 = four classes. General rule is a smaller breed weighing under 6 ½ pounds as a senior. 103 Senior buck: under 6 ½ pounds, over 6 mo. of age 104 Senior doe: under 6 ½ pounds, over 6 mo. of age #107 & 108 four and six class rabbits under 6 months of age. 107 Junior buck: under 6 months of age 108 Junior doe: under 6 months of age 109 Meat pen 3 rabbits maximum ten weeks of age and maximum total weight of 15 pounds (only 1 meat pen per exhibitor) 110 Showmanship, 8 to 12 years old* 111 Showmanship, 13 years and older* *Showmanship open to 4-H & FFA members in the Rabbit show *No Pre-registration required *May not win showmanship class two 2 years in a row in same age class Johnson County Premiums will be available at the Johnson County Extension Center by August 1, 2018. Poultry Show Classes Rules Lesa Carroll (660) 441-1722 & Art Fitzgerald (816) 935-5811 Friday, July 13 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Check-in 1:00 pm Showtime No late registrations accepted. Pre-registration is necessary to ensure adequate poultry testing is available the day of the show. Substitutions may be made in case of injury, sickness or death. Must notify show chairman at check-in on the day of the show. The American Standards of Perfection issued by the American Poultry Association is the only acceptable standard used in the judging of poultry exhibits. Exhibitors are encouraged to exhibit poultry that meets the requirements for recognized standard breeds and varieties as listed in the Standard of Perfection. Non-standard poultry may be exhibited and will be judged together as one breed. Exhibitor is required to furnish their own coop with hinged door. The exhibitor is responsible for care of his/her own birds during the fair. Exhibitors are limited to one pen of poultry for the sale. Exhibits must receive a blue or red ribbon to be eligible to sell. An official tester will be available at the show to satisfy the health requirements. Poultry and fowl classes will be broken by breed, sex and age/old (over 1 year) young (under 1 year) as needed the day of the show. For example exhibitor may show no more than 8 birds of the same breed, 2 birds in each of the age division class break down (old male, young male, young female & old female). Class: 401 Standard chickens (young) 402 Standard chickens (old) 403 Non-standard chickens Bantams (young) 404 Non-standard chickens Bantams (old) Live Market Poultry 501 Broilers 502 Capons 503 Fryers 504 Roosters 505 Production pullets 506 Production hens Fowl 601 Turkey 611 Geese 621 Ducks 631 Other fowl (pheasants, guineas, pigeons, etc.) Poultry in market, old pen young pen, may not be shown in other classes. 701 Live Market Poultry any entry consists of 4 chickens of the same sex, same breed, and same size. Must be 4.5 pounds minimum weight per bird. Exhibitors are allowed only 1 entry in the Live Market 702 Old Pen - 1 cock and 2 hens (same breed) 703 Young Pen - 1 cockerel and 2 pullets 704 Showmanship, 8 to 12 years old* 705 Showmanship, 13 years and older* *Showmanship open to 4-H & FFA members in the Poultry show *No Pre-registration required *May not win showmanship class two 2 years in a row in same age class
2018 Rooster Crowing Contest Friday, July 13 1. One entry per exhibitor 2. Exhibitor will bring rooster to the ring in a cage. The rooster may not be touched after being placed in the ring. 3. There will be a 10 minute time limit. 4. The rooster with the most crows will be the winner. Dog Show Sunday, July 8 1:00 p.m. Check-In, 2:00 p.m. Showtime Clover Kid Dogs & Pet Class Show 2:00 p.m. Kathrine Kanneman Phone (660) 747-0081 or kjkellogg74@centurytel.net Classes Rules Entries open to 4-H youth who are members in good standing. 4-H members must be enrolled in a dog project. Dogs shall have been the property of the 4-H or FFA member on or before April 1. No late registrations accepted. Proof of Vaccinations only, no health papers Dog class participants must wear closed toe shoes. For Clover Kids: 801 Junior Showmanship 803 Costume class For Members 8 years old & older: 804 Showmanship: 8-10 yrs 805 Showmanship: 11 & up 806 Obedience: Prenovice= first year kids or dogs 807 Obedience 2 nd year and up (dogs) 8-10yrs. (kids) 808 Obedience 2 nd year and up (dogs) 11 & up (kids) 811 Agility course 8-10yrs 812 Agility course 11 & up 813 Pet class for kids that are not entered in any other class, with the exception of costume. (This is a class for kids that want to learn more about their dog and dog care, but do not want to get into competitive showing. Participants will bring their dogs into the ring one at a time and be asked a few questions, such as what they have learned this year in caring for their dogs.) 814 Costume class for all ages together, will be broken into age divisions if necessary at the time of the show Cat Show Saturday, July 14 2:30 p.m. Check-In, 3:00 p.m. Showtime Rhonda Edmunds Phone (660) 747-7273 or rrredmunds@yahoo.com Classes Rules Entries open to 4-H youth who are members in good standing. 4-H members must be enrolled in a cat project. Cats shall have been the property of the 4-H or FFA member on or before April 1. No late registrations accepted. Proof of Vaccinations only, no health papers Cat class participants must wear closed toe shoes. Cat Classes: 201. Showmanship 202. Queens 203. Toms Johnson County Premiums will be available at the Johnson County Extension Center by August 1, 2018.