About the 4-H Rabbit Project
The 4-H Rabbit Project engages youth in learning life skills while working with rabbits. Project members will care for, train, and prepare their rabbits for show. Throughout the project, youth and their families will receive a project newsletter that provides valuable information to ensure success. Participants will receive show dates, deadline reminders, and rabbit related information through the project newsletter and the South Carolina 4-H Livestock Program Facebook page.
Additional Opportunities include but are not limited to: Presentation Contest, Rabbit Quiz Bowl, and Rabbit Knowledge Test.
Note that 4-H rabbit project opportunities and shows offered through local county 4-H programs may vary.
Project Objectives
- Set goals, plan activities, and strategies to achieve desired outcomes.
- Reflect on their yearly work by documenting their skill development and learning experiences.
- Give back to their communities through educational and service activities.
- Learn valuable skills in record keeping, financial management, and written communication.
- Gain valuable life lessons by caring and providing for their 4-H rabbits.
Project Information
Guidelines
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The 2025 SC 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 April 4, 2025 in order to be eligible for project awards and your rabbit must be secured by Friday, May 31st.
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Participants must be age 5-18 as of January 1, 2025 and register online as a SC 4-H member (if they are not already a member). Join 4-H.
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The registration deadline is April 4, 2025.
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The registration fee of $25 to participate in the project includes:
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Possible regional clinics dates and location will be announced at a later date
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Access to Rabbit Record Book on caring for and raising rabbits into healthy adult rabbits
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Opportunity to participate in a regional rabbit show
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Educational opportunities including access to the Youth Academy of Livestock Learning Rabbit Modules
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Project Newsletter
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Project Expectations
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Provide quality care of rabbits
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All participants are encouraged to participate in a minimum of two shows
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All participants must complete a record book
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Additional Opportunities include but are not limited to: Showmanship Clinics, County Fairs Contests, S.C. State Fair Contest, and Presentations Contest.
Timeline
March 7 - Registration Opens
May 15 - Registration Closes (Your registration and payment must be received by 4-H.)
May 31 - All participants must have rabbit.June 1 - Project Official Start Date
June-September - Rabbit Clinics (Statewide)
September 25 - Virtual Quiz Bowl @ 6:30 pm
October 3 - Rabbit Presentations Due
October 11 - SC 4-H State Fair Show /Knowledge Test
Project End/Record Books due to County Office - November 21st
Contact Us
If you have additional questions or need assistance, contact your local 4-H agent or your regional rabbit project coordinator at:
