DEPARTMENT Y
RABBITS, CHICKENS, DUCKS, TURKEYS, CATS, DOGS & GOATS
1. All members must be enrolled through the Extension office by March 1, 2011 in
the 4-H program. Please note that some project enrollment deadlines are earlier.
In these instances, project enrollment deadlines become program enrollment
deadlines.
2. All entries must be made in person at the county Extension office by Thursday,
June 30, 2011 before 4:30 p.m.
3. All exhibits must be in place and ready to be judged by the time of the show.
4. Precautions will be taken to prevent loss or injury, but the management will not be
responsible if they occur. Exhibitors must bring their own watering cups and feed.
5. Exhibits will be released when the show is completed.
6. All entries in this Department are subject to General Rules. (Read these rules
carefully).
7. Each exhibitor must show their own entries.
8. Birds must be hatched after September 1 of the current 4-H year. Birds older than
that as determined by the judge will be eliminated from the show.
RABBITS
Tuesday, Aug 2 – 7:30 a.m.
Co-Superintendents: Wayne Coffey, Hartsburg; Donny Neal, Lincoln
Assistant Superintendent: Nathan Sasse, Beason
1. All rabbits will need to have a tattoo in the left ear in order to be shown. Any 4H’er not having their animals tattooed will need to attend a special tattooing day.
The rabbit committee will administer tattooing procedures at that time a
couple weeks before the Logan County Fair. Consult your 4-H newsletter for
more details as they are arranged. Consult your rabbit superintendents if you do
not know what breed of rabbit you have.
2. Each exhibitor is limited to two breeds and two entries per class in that breed,
except classes Y1 and Y2 may be of any breeds or crosses, but still two entries
per class.
3. The 4-H Rabbit Show is NOT a sanctioned American Rabbit Breeders
Association Show. The ARB Rules will be abided at the judge’s discretion.
- 63 Entry Deadline for all 4-H Shows is THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2011!
4. If the Florida White, California, or All Other Breeds Rabbit would win the
Champion Rabbit Trophy, then the Reserve Champion of that breed would be
eligible to show for the Reserve Champion Rabbit Trophy.
5. If the same exhibitor wins both Champion and Reserve Champion Meat Pens, a
third place meat pen must be selected to sell in the 4-H Auction in place of the
Reserve Meat Pen. Other sale rules apply.
AWARDS
Champion Rabbit Trophy
Reserve Champion Rabbit Trophy
Best of Breed Florida White Trophy
Best Opposite of Sex Florida White Trophy
Best of Breed California Trophy
Best Opposite of Sex California Trophy
Best of All Other 6 Class Breeds Trophy
Best Opposite of Sex All Other 6 Trophy
Best of Breed All Other 4 Class Breeds
Trophy
Best Opposite of Sex all Other 4 Trophy
Champion Meat Pen Trophy
Reserve Champion Meat Pen Trophy
Don Kline Family
Neal’s Trailer Repair/ADM Nutrition Feed
DK’s Rabbitry
DK’s Rabbitry
Coffey’s Hare House
Coffey’s Hare House
DK’s Rabbitry
DK’s Rabbitry
Coffey’s Hare House
Coffey’s Hare House
ADM Animal Health & Nutrition
ADM Animal Health & Nutrition
RABBITS
Y-1 Pen of 3 Meat Rabbits (above 2 lbs., not over 5 lbs. within ¼ lb. of each other,
should be as evenly matched as possible. Pen may be of one breed or cross)
not to be over 70 days old.
Y-2 Single Fryer – Rabbits to be above 2 lbs and not over 5 lbs. Not to be over 70
days old. Can be one of the rabbits from your meat pen.
Y-3 Heavyweight Breed
A. California Sr. Buck over 8 months of age.
B. California Sr. Doe over 8 months of age.
C. California Int. Buck 6 – 8 months of age.
D. California Int. Doe 6 – 8 months of age.
E. California Jr. Buck 2 - 6 months of age.
F. California Jr. Doe 2 - 6 months of age.
Y-4 All Other Breeds 6 Class (Including following breeds: American, Beveren,
Champagne D’Argent, American Checkered Giant, American Chinchilla, Giant
Chinchilla, Cinnamon, Crème D’Argent, Flemish Giant, Hotot, English Lop,
French Lop, New Zealand, Palimino, Satin, Silver Fox, Giant Angora, and all
other 6 class cross breeds)
A. Sr. Buck over 8 months of age.
B. Sr. Doe over 8 months of age.
C. Int. Buck 6 – 8 months of age.
D. Int. Doe 6 – 8 months of age.
E. Jr. Buck 2 - 6 months of age.
F. Jr. Doe 2 - 6 months of age.
- 64 Entry Deadline for all 4-H Shows is THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2011!
Y-5
Lightweight Breed
A. Florida White Sr. Buck over 6 months of age
B. Florida White, Sr. Doe over 6 months of age
C. Florida White Jr. Buck 2 – 6 months of age
D. Florida White Jr. Doe 2 – 6 months of age
Y-6 All Other Breeds 4 Class (Including following breeds: English Angora, French
Angora, Belgian Hare, Britannia Petite, Standard Chinchilla, Dutch, Dwarf Hotot,
English Spot, Harlequin Havana, Himalayan, Lilac, Holland Lop, Mini Lop,
Netherland Dwarf, Polish, Mini Rex, Rhinelander, Silver, Silvermarten, Tan, Satin
Angora, Jersey Wooly, American Sable, Rex, American Fuzzy Lop, and all other
4 class cross breeds – small & fancy). May enter in meat pen and fryer class
with another breed or cross.
A. Sr. Buck over 6 months of age
B. Sr. Doe over 6 months of age
C. Jr. Buck 2 - 6 months of age
D. Jr. Doe 2 - 6 months of age
TURKEYS, GEESE, & DUCKS
Tuesday, Aug 2, 8:00 a.m.
Superintendent: Don Wibben
1. Members may exhibit ducks and geese, and are limited to one entry in each
class for Y-13-18.
2. All birds must have hatched after September 1, 2010 (See rule #8 of general
Dept. Y rules). At Judge’s discretion older aged birds will be disqualified.
3. Birds must be owned by June 1, 2011.
Champion Water Fowl Trophy Sponsor: The Award Shop
Y-10
Y-11
Y-12
Y-13
Y-14
Single Tom Turkey
Single Turkey Hen
Breeding Pair Turkey
Single Goose
Single Gander
Y-15
Y-16
Y-17
Y-18
Breeding Pair Geese
Single Duck
Single Drake
Breeding Pair Ducks
- 65 Entry Deadline for all 4-H Shows is THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2011!
CHICKENS
Meat Pen Weigh-In – 7:45 a.m.
Tuesday, Aug 2 – 8:00 a.m.
Superintendent: Don Wibben
1. All birds must be hatched after September 1, 2010. At Judge’s discretion older
aged birds will be disqualified.
2. Exhibitor is limited to two breed groupings (e.g. All American & Asiatic) and two
entries per class. Class entries may be of different breeds in the same breed
grouping.
3. The American Standard of Perfection will be the guide for judging the breed type
classes with utility also being emphasized.
4. All breed groupings shall consist of one cockerel and two pullets, may be shown
as singles.
5. Broiler-fryer and Roaster market pens shall consist of three cockerels or three
pullets. Broiler-fryers will need to weigh under 4 pounds. Roasters will need to
weigh over 4 pounds.
6. All meat pens will be weighed before the start of show. Scales will be provided.
Champion Chicken Trophy: Maxine Maxheimer Memorial by children
CHICKENS
MEDITERRANEAN BREEDS
Y-19 Single Cockerel
Y-20 Single Pullet
Y-21 Young Breeding Pen of 3
AMERICAN BREEDS
Y-22Single Cockerel
Y-23 Single Pullet
Y-24 Young Breeding Pen of 3
ENGLISH BREEDS
Y-28 Single Cockerel
Y-29 Single Pullet
Y-30 Young Breeding Pen of 3
ANY OTHER BREEDS
Y-31 Single Cockerel
Y-32 Single Pullet
Y-33 Young Breeding Pen of 3
BANTAM CLASS
FEATHERED LEGGED
Y-37 Single Cockerel
Y-38 Single Pullet
Y-39 Young Breeding Pen of 3
BANTAM CLASS
CLEAN LEGGED
Y-40 Single Cockerel
Y-41 Single Pullet
Y-42 Young Breeding Pen of 3
ASIATIC BREEDS
Y-25 Single Cockerel
Y-26 Single Pullet
Y-27 Young Breeding
Pen of 3
HYBRIDS &
CROSSBREEDS
Y-34 Single Cockerel
Y-35 Single Pullet
Y-36 Young Breeding
Pen of 3
MARKET PEN
Y-43A Broiler-Fryer, all breeds, crosses, and hybrids (judged on conformation,
fleshing, finish, feathering, and uniformity)
Y48B Roaster, all breeds, crosses, and hybrids (judged on conformation, fleshing,
finish, feathering, and uniformity)
- 66 Entry Deadline for all 4-H Shows is THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2011!
DOGS
Saturday, July 30, 2011 – 8:00 a.m.
Superintendent: Tracey Rawlings
1.
2.
All dogs must have health certificates to show. This should be an “official
health certificate for dogs & cats” (which must be issued within 30 days of
showdate) from your veterinarian. Must have vaccination papers for
Distemper, Hepatitus, Lepto, Parinfluenza, Rabies and Parvo Virus.
4-H’er may exhibit in all classes but with a different animal in each class, except
for dog used in Showmanship Class.
X-190 Showmanship – exhibitor to be judged on handling skill, knowledge of breed standards
of their dog, dog show terminology, and elementary dog anatomy. Judge has the right to
question exhibitors in these areas and the right to excuse from further competition dogs
in heat, out of control, etc. Dogs will be judged on cleanliness, general health and
grooming. Sign up for Showmanship will be at Dog Show on show day! (No
premiums will be paid; trophy will be donated to Grand Champion Showman, and top
two showmen may go to State Fair in Showmanship class. The junior showman will
move up to senior showmanship and the senior showmanship may be won by the 4-H’er
only once.)`
Junior – 12 & under as of Sept. 1, 2010
Senior – 13 & over as of Sept. 1, 2010
Dog Jr Showmanship – Timbercrest Veterinary Service
Dog Sr Showmanship Awards – Noah Green/Ag Land FS
Y-50
Dog Care Class – This class is for 4-H’er who would like to bring their dog to the show.
Be prepared to answer questions regarding the general care of your dog. If you choose
to enter Dog Care and Obedience classes – you may not enter both with the same dog.
CANNOT use same dog for two different 4-H exhibitors!
(For all Obedience Training – If planning to participate in the 4-H Dog show, the 4-Her must
attend a dog obedience training school or have a certificate from a private instructor.) Must
complete Long Sit & Long Down in Graduate Beginner Class & above to qualify. ALL LONG
SIT & LONG DOWN EXERCISES WILL BE JUDGED AS A GROUP.
Y-51A Beginner I Class – (for all first year Dog Obedience students)
ALL EXERCISES ARE DONE ON LEASH
1.
Heel on leash and figure 8 (forward, halt, right turn, left turn, slow, normal and
fast.) The last order signifies that the handler and dog must break pace. These
orders may be given in any sequence and may be repeated if necessary. In
executing the about turn, the handler will do a right turn in all cases . . . . . . . . . .
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(40 pts)
2.
Stand for examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(30 pts)
3.
Recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(30 pts)
4.
Long Sit – 1 minute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(30 pts)
5.
Long Down – 3 minutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(30 pts)
- 67 Entry Deadline for all 4-H Shows is THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2011!
Y-51B Beginner II Class – (for all second year and up Dog Obedience students)
ALL EXERCISES ARE DONE ON LEASH
1.
Heel on leash and figure 8 (forward, halt, right turn, left turn, slow, normal and
fast). The last order signifies that the handler and dog must break pace. These
orders may be given in any sequence and may be repeated if necessary. In
executing the about turn, the handler will do a right turn in all cases . . . . . . . . . . .
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(40 pts)
2.
Stand for examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(30 pts)
3.
Recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(30 pts)
4.
Long Sit – 1 minute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(30 pts)
5.
Long Down – 3 minutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(30 pts)
Y-51C Graduate Beginner Class – (for those students who have scored at least 150 points
in either Beginner I or Beginner II in the previous year)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Heel on leash and figure 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stand for examination, off lead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recall off lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Long Sit – 1 minute off lead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Long Down – 3 minutes off lead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(40 pts)
(30 pts)
(30 pts)
(30 pts)
(30 pts)
Y-51D Novice Class – (for those students who have scored at least 150 points in a previous
class in the previous year)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Heel on leash and figure 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stand for examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heel off leash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Long Sit – 1 minute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Long Down – 3 minutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(40 pts)
(30 pts)
(40 pts)
(30 pts)
(30 pts)
(30 pts)
Y-51E Advanced Novice Class – (for those students who have scored at least 170 points in
a previous class in a previous year)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Heel on leash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stand for examination off leash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heel free and figure 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drop on recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Long Sit – 3 minutes (Handler out of sight) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Long Down – 5 minutes (Handler out of sight) . . . . . . . . . . . .
(30 pts)
(30 pts)
(40 pts)
(40 pts)
(30 pts)
(30 pts)
AWARDS
Dog Beginner I Award Sponsor: Lincoln Animal Hospital, LTD
Dog Beginner II Award Sponsor: Noah Green/Ag Land FS
Novice Sponsor: Best Friends Animal Hospital
Dog Graduate Beginner: Best Friends Animal Hospital
Advanced Novice Sponsor: Best Friends Animal Hospital
- 68 Entry Deadline for all 4-H Shows is THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2011!
CATS
Tuesday, Aug 2 - 10:00 am
(Special Events Building)
Superintendents: Suzann Maxheimer, Elkhart
1.
Cat Project Record book will be required at time of entry at the Logan County U
of I Extension office.
2.
Cats must be a year of age or older to be exhibited.
3.
Limit of one cat and one kitten per exhibitor.
4.
All cats/kittens must be transported in carriers. Please no collars and/or
leashes.
Y-60 Single Outdoor Cat – Spends more than 50% outside
Y-61 Single Indoor Cat – Spends more than 50% inside
Y-62 Single Kitten – between the ages of 4 months to a year
AWARDS
Outdoor Cat Award Sponsor: Harold Goodman Excavating
Indoor Cat Award Sponsor: Scott Goodman Backhoe Service
Kitten Award Sponsor: Logan Co. Animal Control
4-H GOAT SHOW
Tuesday, Aug 2 – 2:00 p.m.
Meat Goat Wether Weigh In – 1:00 p.m.
Superintendent: Lora Fanning, Chestnut
1.
Read General Rules & Regulations for both Open & 4-H Livestock (see p. 45-47).
2.
Every goat must be shown with a collar. They should also be secured properly during
show. Entries must be on the grounds by 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug 2 and ready for
judging at 2:00 p.m.
3.
Exhibitor must have owned and cared for animal since June 1, 2011.
4.
All animals must be debudded except for pygmy goats and meat goats.
5.
Allow 6 classes and specify maximum of 8 animals with maximum of 2 animals per class
in individual classes and 1 entry per exhibitor in Mother-Offspring class. Maximum of
two Meat Goat Wethers may be exhibited (regardless of weight class)
- 69 Entry Deadline for all 4-H Shows is THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2011!
6.
If wether is to be shown at IL State Fair, it must be tattooed before May 15 with
official tattoo. Contact local Extension office for tattooing.
7. Order of events – follow 4-H show book. Includes from YG1 – YG13.
Championship will follow respective classes.
8. Champion Wether is able to sell at 4-H auction.
9. A goat may only be shown in one class except mother/offspring, and last year’s
scramble goat.
10. Meat Goat Wethers will be weighed in at 1 pm and then split into classes by
superintendent based on weight after weigh-in is completed. No more than two
meat goat wethers may be entered.
11. Health Paper check is at 1:30 pm of show day or prior to Goat Show.
12. Goats must be on grounds by 1:30 p.m. of show day!
Dairy Goats
YG-1 Doe Kids born after Jan. 1, 2011
YG-2 Yearling dry doe 1 year of age (2010 scramble dairy goats may also be
entered here)
YG-3 Yearling milker, 1 year of age in milk
YG-4 Doe two years and older in milk
YG-5 Mother and offspring – any mother of any age with any offspring – dairy
breeds only. (NO FERTILE MALES)
Meat Goats
YG-6 Meat Goat Kid Doe born Jan. 1 – Mar. 31, 2011
YG-7 Meat Goat Kid Doe born April, 2011 & after
YG-8 Meat Goat Doe 1 year of age (2010 scramble meat goats may also be entered
here)
YG-9 Meat goat doe 2 years of age and older
YG-10A Lightweight Wether born after Oct. 1, 2010 (MEAT GOAT ONLY)
YG-10B Heavyweight Wether born after Oct. 1, 2010 (MEAT GOAT ONLY)
YG-11 Mother and offspring – any mother of any age with any offspring – meat
breeds only (NO FERTILE MALES)
4-H Classes Only Below
YG-12 Prior Year Scramble Goat from 2010 Goat Scramble
YG-13 Pet Goat – 2010 scramble goats and past year’s scramble goats, pygmy
goats, and any other goat that doesn’t fit into any other classes above. NO
FERTILE GOATS ALLOWED.
AWARDS
Champion Dairy Doe
Champion Meat Goat Doe
Champion Meat Goat Wether
Champion Prior Year Scramble Goat
Avery & Sam Birnbaum
Lincoln FFA Chapter
Tabor Feed Mill & Farm Supply Inc.
In memory of Leola Donnan
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Entry Deadline for all 4-H Shows is THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2011!
- 57 Entry Deadline for all 4-H Shows is THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2011!