2024 SC 4-H Rabbit Project
The 4-H Rabbit Project provides youth a fun, hands-on learning experience that develops life skills and teaches valuable information.
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- 63 days 22 hours
The 2024 S.C. 4-H Rabbit Project is an independent project open to 4-H members ages 5-18. It is the responsibility of the youth and his/her family to secure a rabbit for the project. It does not matter what breed of rabbit you select. If you need assistance locating a rabbit, contact your regional rabbit project coordinator or your local 4-H Extension Agent. You must be registered by May 3, 2024 in order to be eligible for project awards and your rabbit must be secured by Friday, May 31st.
The registration fee of $25 to participate in the project includes:
- Possible regional clinics dates and location will be announced at a later date.
- Access to Rabbit Record Book on caring for and raising rabbits into healthy adult rabbits
- Opportunity to participate in a regional rabbit show
- Educational opportunities including access to the Youth Academy of Livestock Learning Rabbit Modules
- Project Newsletter
Expectations and Requirements of Participants:
- Provide quality care of rabbits
- All participants are encouraged to participate in a minimum of two shows
- All participants must complete a record book
- Additional Opportunities include but are not limited to: Showmanship Clinics, County Fairs Contests, S.C. State Fair Contest, and Presentations Contest.
Registration:
Open to youth 5-18 years of age, as of January 1, 2024.
Cost is $25 per participant.
Refund statement: Full payment is due upon registration. No refunds will be issued within three weeks of the start of the event.
Membership requirement: Current 4-H membership in 4HOnline is required for participation in this event.
Timeline for 2024 Rabbit Project:
March 1 - Registration Opens
May 3 - Registration Closes (Your registration and payment must be received by 4-H.)
May 23 - Rabbit Project Virtual Kick-Off @ 6:30 pm
May 31 - All participants must have rabbit.
June 1 - Project Offical Start Date
August 2 - Rabbit Presentations Due
Project End - December 31
Record Books Due - January 31, 2025
Note: A one time $15 4-H membership fee is required per year per participant. Youth who are already 4-H members for the 2023-2024 Project Year do not have to pay it again. Joining 4-H is easy. Follow this link to learn how: https://www.clemson.edu/extension/4h/get-involved/index.html
Frequently asked questions
A rabbit can only be registered to be shown by two 4-Hers if the family only owns one rabbit. The 4-Hers MUST be in separate age groups. A “sibling rule” rabbit can be shown in up to two showmanship classes and one breed class per show.
If you miss the May 3, 2024 deadline you may still be eligible to participate in shows and clinics, please contact your region representative.
A 4-H sanctioned show is a show that is put on by a 4-H county program, club or volunteers that meets all the following guidelines: • Uses the 4-H age groups (Cloverbuds ages 5 – 8, Juniors ages 9 – 13, and Seniors ages 14 – 18).
You may include any relevant 4-H and/or rabbit activities or events during the 2024 calendar year in your record book.
June 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024