Rabbit, Cavy, and Small Animal Knowledge and Skills

The page contains the following parts:

• Rabbit, Cavy, and Small Animal Knowledge and Skills
• Personal Development Activities

During each year, members may choose several Rabbit, Cavy, and Small Animal Knowledge and Skill goals. Do not be afraid to challenge yourself! You can do it!

Rabbit, Cavy, and Small Animal Knowledge and Skills

Item #	Beginner Level Rabbit, Cavy, and Small Animal Knowledge or Skill Goals
R-1	Identify breeds of various rabbit, cavy or small animal.
R-2	Select a project animal.
R-3	Identify parts of a rabbit, cavy or other small animal.
R-4	Identify parts of a rabbit, cavy or other small animal.
R-5	Make a calendar of management practices for raising a rabbit, cavy or small animal.
R-6	Identify equipment needed to raise a rabbit, cavy or small animal.
R-7	Compare alternatives and then purchase or make a rabbit wire hutch or small animal cage.
R-8	Make a carrying box.
R-9	Keep herd and breeding records for a rabbit, cavy or small animal.
R-10	Identify the symptoms and treatments for common health problems for rabbits, cavies, and small animals.
R-11	Identify methods of controlling external parasites.
R-12	Examine a fecal sample for parasites.
R-13	Identify methods of controlling internal parasites.
R-14	Trace the roundworm’s life cycle.
R-15	Demonstrate how to sanitize equipment and facilities used for your animal.
R-16	Identify the nutrient requirements for a healthy rabbit, cavy or small animal.
R-17	Learn the sequence of reproductive practices for rabbits, cavies or other small animals.
R-18	Prepare a rabbit for kindling.
R-19	Wean a litter of rabbits.
R-20	Make a nest box.
R-21	Care for a new litter of rabbits, cavies or other small animals.
R-22	Find out what markets are available for animals.

Item #	Intermediate Level Rabbit, Cavy, and Small Animal Knowledge and Skill Goals
R-23	Present reasons on a class of four rabbits, cavies or small animals.
R-24	Determine the correct class for own animals.
R-25	Identify rabbit/cavies disqualifications.
R-26	Recognize abnormalities & faults in your rabbit.
R-27	Learn correct showmanship techniques for your animal.
R-28	Trim your animal’s nails.
R-29	Tattoo your animal.
R-30	Make a rabbit tattoo box.
R-31	Evaluate conditions of a hutch/cage.
R-32	Determine the depreciation of equipment.
R-33	Keep appropriate expense and income record information for your animal.
R-34	Administer medication to your rabbit, cavy, or small animal.
R-35	Maintain a one-month weight chart.
R-36	Identify and recognize diseases affecting rabbits, cavies, or small animals.
R-37	Develop a promotional display to promote rabbits, cavies, or small animals.
R-38	Learn how to process a rabbit for meat
R-39	Learn how to cook rabbit meat
R-40	Tan a rabbit pelt
R-41	Learn how to care for a rabbit pelt.
R-42	Determine what is meant by a rabbit’s finish.
R-43	Identify and classify feed ingredients.
R-44	Select and judge hay.
R-45	Learn to read a feed tag.
R-46	Formulate and balance rations for your rabbit, cavy ,or small animal.
R-47	Identify the parts of your animal’s digestive system.
R-48	Conduct a career interview.

Item #	Advanced Level Rabbit, Cavy, and Small Animal Knowledge and Skill Goals
R-49	Determine whether to keep or cull rabbits, cavies or small animals.
R-50	Learn the importance of genetics in breeding
R-51	Calculate doe production numbers.
R-52	Learn how to palpate a doe.
R-53	Learn a rabbit’s estrus cycle.
R-54	Contact a local, state, or national association related to your project. Explain to your project group what this association has to offer it’s members or other interested individuals.
R-54	Learn how to determine pregnancy in rabbits, cavies or other small animals.
R-55	Learn systems of breeding.
R-56	Trace the development of an unborn rabbit, cavy or small animal.
R-57	Identify rabbit body types.
R-58	Identify types of rabbit fur.
R-59	Design a rabbitry.
R-60	Identify parts of a rabbit, cavy or small animal skeleton.
R-61	Track normal conditions of a healthy animal and how to detect signs of illness.
R-62	Learn to take your animal’s pulse, temperature and respiration.
R-63	Identify health supplies for your animal(s).
R-64	Stock a medicine cabinet for your animal(s).
R-65	Outline a health program for your animal(s).
R-66	Treat a minor wound.
R-67	Develop a show preparation calendar.
R-68	Recognize instances of bad sportsmanship in a competitive situation.
R-69	Learn the steps for registering your animal.
R-70	Research animal control laws to determine effects on raising rabbits, cavies ,or other small animals.
R-71	Plan a marketing strategy for your animal.
R-72	Expand your project into other areas.

If the above skills have all been accomplished, develop some of our won. You may also choose any special skill not listed above.

Personal Development Activities

During each year, members may also choose several personal development goals. Do not be afraid to challenge yourself!

Item #	Personal Development Activity
PD-1	Participate in a community service project (such as a food drive, community clean up, etc.).
PD-2	Participate in a community pride project (such as a parade or community day).
PD-3	Help prepare a display or booth relating to rabbits or rabbit activities.
PD-4	Serve as a member of a club committee
PD-5	Attend 4-H Camp.
PD-6	Participate in your county fair.
PD-7	Show your animal.
PD-8	Assist at a 4-H rabbit show.
PD-9	Conduct a judging contest.
PD-10	Serve as a host for a 4-H meeting, making everyone welcome.
PD-11	Provide refreshments for a club meeting
PD-12	Help plan a fun activity for your club.
PD-13	Help with club/county 4-H fund raisers.
PD-14	Write a newspaper story for your club about an event you have participated in.
PD-15	Serve as a chairperson of a club committee.
PD-16	Arrange for a speaker to talk to your club.
PD-17	Make arrangements for your club to go on a field trip.
PD-18	Attend Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF)
PD-19	Attend National 4-H Youth Congress.
PD-20	Attend National 4-H Conference.
PD-21	Explore careers in animal science.
PD-22	Assist a younger member in preparing a public presentation.
PD-23	Assist a younger member at a show.

If the above activities have all been accomplished, develop some of your own. You may also choose any special activities not listed above.