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4-H Rabbit Project Record Book
Your Name ____________________________________________
Your County ___________________________________________
4-H Year______________________________________________
By signing below, I am stating that I have completed as much of the work in this project book myself as possible and, to the best of my knowledge, the information
included in it is correct.
_________________________________________4-Her Signature ______________ Date
________________________________________ Parent/Adult Signature ______________Date
________________________________________4-H Agent Signature ______________Date
Submit Completed Project Books to County 4-H Agent
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TABLE OF CONTENTS RECORD KEEPING ............................................................................................................... 3
ALL ABOUT YOU .................................................................................................................. 4
GOALS ................................................................................................................................. 5
LIST FOUR GOALS THAT YOU SET FOR THIS PROJECT .................................................... 5
ALL ABOUT YOUR RABBIT ................................................................................................... 6
TAKING CARE OF YOUR RABBIT .......................................................................................... 7
TAKE THE PLEDGE ........................................................................................................... 7
YOUR RABBIT’S NUTRITION AND HEALTH .......................................................................... 8
YOUR RABBIT PROJECT ACTIVITIES ................................................................................... 9
RABBIT PROJECT FINANCES .............................................................................................. 11
EXPENSES ....................................................................................................................... 11
INCOME .......................................................................................................................... 12
NET PROJECT COST OR PROFIT ..................................................................................... 12
YOUR 4-H RABBIT PROJECT STORY .................................................................................. 13
YOUR RABBIT PROJECT PICTURES .................................................................................... 16
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RECORD KEEPING It is important for you to keep records for a few reasons:
ü To keep track of work done and costs of your rabbit project.
ü To have a record of all of your 4-H accomplishments in one place.
ü To show self-improvement and service to others.
ü To explain what you have learned.
ü To train yourself for future work.
ü To learn how to organize yourself.
ü This material can be used as a part of your 4-H Record Book at the County and State levels.
When completing your project book, please keep these things in mind:
ü Do as much of the work as possible on your own with some help from your parents. The overall project
book should reflect your work, not your parents’. (Parents of 5-8 year olds: please have your child
answer the questions in this book. You may help neatly write their answers if they need your help. Age
appropriate answers are welcomed!)
ü Be creative. You may decorate your record book, or make it into a scrapbook.
ü Be neat and organized.
ü Thoroughly complete your project book.
ü Take lots of pictures throughout your project.
ü Turn your project book in to your local 4-H agent one week before the show for judging.
ü HAVE FUN!!
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ALL ABOUT YOU
Name ______________________________________________________ Birth Date _____/_____/_____
Address ______________________________________________________________________________
City____________________________________________ State_____________ Zip_________________
Grade______ 4-H County _________________________ How long have you been in 4-H? ________
Do you live on a farm?(circle one) Yes No
What other types of activities or hobbies do you enjoy doing? (Please list both 4-H or other activities not
related to 4-H) __________________________________________________________________________
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Attach a recent
photo of yourself
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GOALS Goals are things that you want to learn and/or do in the rabbit project. They can be simple or complex. When setting goals think about what made you sign up for the project. Did you want to learn to care for an animal? Did you want make new friends? Did you want to learn to speak in a crowd? Talk your parent, club leader or 4-H agent to get ideas of what you goals for this project are.
LIST FOUR GOALS THAT YOU SET FOR THIS PROJECT
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ALL ABOUT YOUR RABBIT
If you named your rabbit, what is its name? __________________________________________________
What breed is your rabbit? ________________________________________________________________
Date you received your rabbit: _____/_____/_____ Is it a Male or Female? ____________________
How old was your rabbit when you got it? ____________________________
Insert a picture of your rabbit
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TAKE THE PLEDGE
I pledge to provide my rabbit with a daily supply of fresh and clean food and water. I will also provide a safe and clean area for my rabbit to live. I will work with my rabbit to prepare for the show so that both my rabbit and I can do our best.
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4-H’er Signature Date
TAKING CARE OF YOUR RABBIT
Describe your rabbit’s pen or hutch (size, materials, location, etc.):_________________________________
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Describe how you cleaned and maintained your rabbit pen________________________________________
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How did your rabbit behave? (Did it move around or sleep a lot, did it learn to recognize you, was it
curious, did it like to be groomed, or come hopping for treats, etc?)________________________________
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YOUR RABBIT’S NUTRITION AND HEALTH What type of feed and treats did you feed your rabbit?
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Were there any types of feed and/or treats that your
rabbit would not eat?___________________________
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Did you ever have to take your rabbit to see a veterinarian? YES NO
If yes, please explain why you took your rabbit to a veterinarian and what action did the veterinarian
take?_____________________________________________________________________________________
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List dates and types of medication, vaccinations and wormers your rabbit received:
Date Type Description/Reason Given
Insert a nutrition label
from your rabbit feed
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YOUR RABBIT PROJECT ACTIVITIES Fill in the table with the work you did in your rabbit project:
Name of Event/Activity Date & Location
What I Did Level (Project, Club, County, State,
National)
Award or Recognition Earned
Example: Attended Showmanship Clinic Or Worked with rabbit at home Or Cleaned Rabbits Cage
1/1/2011
Laurens Ext. Office
Or Home
I learned how to show my rabbit
Or I cleaned out my rabbit cage and added new bedding
County
Or Project
Use this area to record ribbons you won at a show or maybe recognition for doing a rabbit demonstration
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Name of Event/Activity Date & Location
What I Did Level ( Project, Club,
County, State,
National)
Award or Recognition Earned
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RABBIT PROJECT FINANCES When keeping accurate records, it is very important to record all financial actions. Use the following charts as a guide to help you keep a record of the costs, profits, and net total of all the money you’re dealing with in this rabbit project.
EXPENSES
Date Description of Expense Cost($)
Example:1/1/2011 Feed for Rabbit 15.47
Total Expenses (Add up all expenses from above and put number in box at right)
If you need more room for expenses copy this page and insert it following this page.
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INCOME
Date Description of Expense Incom($)
Example:1/1/2011 Won 1st place at Laurens Rabbit Show 20.00
Total Income (Add up all expenses from above and put number in box at right)
NET PROJECT COST OR PROFIT
Total Income $
Total Expenses $
Net Project Cost or Profit (Subtract Expenses from Income) $
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YOUR 4-H RABBIT PROJECT STORY Tell about your experiences in taking care of your rabbit and what you learned by doing the rabbit project. Also, include leadership (did you help a young 4-H’er with the project) and communication (did you give a demonstration). Use the space below or attach your story about your 4-H Rabbit Project. The story must be a minimum of 1 page and maximum of 3 pages. It must be hand-written.
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YOUR RABBIT PROJECT PICTURES The following pages are for you to be creative and display photos of your rabbit project. Minimum of 3 photos and a maximum of 2 pages of photos are allowed. You may paste photos on the pages provided, draw pictures of your rabbit, or attach and print photos on your own paper.
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