Edwards County 4-H Bucket Calf Project Record
Name:
Age:
Years in 4-H:
Club:
Breed of Calf:
Sex of Calf: Male
Female
Color of calf:
Is your calf a dairy or beef breed: Dairy
Beef
How much did your calf weigh when you bought it:
How much did your calf cost: $
When did you get it:
How many pounds did your calf gain? (Subtract bought weight from sold weight):
What did you feed your calf each day for the first 90 days:
What did you feed your calf each day from 91 to 180 days:
What equipment did you need to care for your calf:
Expenses
Calf Cost
Milk Replacer
Feed
Vet
Equipment/Misc.
$
$
$
$
$
Total Expense:
$
Weight Gain
Ending Weight
-Beginning Weight
=Weight Gain
A.D.G.=Weight Gain
days on feed
Ending Weight X Market Price = Selling Price
X
=
Selling Price – Total Expense = Net Income
-
=
-
Write a short story telling about where you got your calf, shots or medicine given to your calf,
what you have learned from this project, and the fun you had raising your calf. Include pictures
if you wish.
Signature of Project Leader
Signature of Parent/Guardian