The 2021 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 30, 2021 in order to be eligible for project awards and your rabbit must be secured by May 30.

The registration fee of $15 to participate in the project includes:

Free participation in a statewide virtual rabbit clinic on June 17 and possible in-person regional clinics depending upon COVID19 regulations

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 rabbit 

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: Presentations Contest, Rabbit Quiz Bowl, and Rabbit Knowledge Test.

Note: A one-time $15 4-H membership fee is required per year per participant. With the membership, youth will receive a t-shirt as well as access to everything else 4-H has to offer. If you are not already a member, contact your local 4-H Extension Agent. You must remain an active 4-H member throughout the entirety of the project. The 4-H year begins on September 1st and ends on August 31st annually. Membership may be renewed by visiting https://v2.4honline.com

Rabbit Project FAQs

1. What is the sibling rule for the Rabbit Project?

a. 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.

2. If I miss the project deadline can I still participate in the project events?

a. If you miss the April 30, 2021 deadline you are still eligible to participate in shows and clinics (possibly at an additional cost) if you are a current 4-H member. You can still complete a record book and receive feedback but you will not be eligible for year-end awards.

3. What is a 4-H Sanctioned Show?

a. 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).

• Classes may be combined if a show deems that registration numbers are too low for separate classes.

• Cloverbud classes are considered a non-competitive division but participants will still receive feedback.

• Requires youth to show only the rabbits that they have declared as their project animals on the project’s animal identification form. Project animals must be declared to the project no less than 10 days before being exhibited in their first show.

• Will use the SC 4-H Rabbit Project Showmanship Scoresheet or the ARBA Showmanship Scoresheet.

4. What are the reporting dates for the record book? You may include any activities or events during the 2021 calendar year in your record book.