Department 615 (4-H Cavies)

Rules

ALL 4-H exhibitors in all project areas will be issued a wristband and this wristband must be worn in order to show at the Adams County Fair.

Cavy Division Rules:
1. Exhibitor must own entries as of Saturday, May 30, 2009.
2. Exhibitor must turn in completed cavy record book, with parent and leader signatures, by 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 14, 2009.
3. The project year begins July 1, 2008 or the date of animal purchase, and ends on June 30, 2009.
4. Cavies will check in between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 6, 2009.
5. Showmanship will start immediately following check in at 11:00 a.m.
6. All cavies must have an ear tag that will be available at check in.
7. Exhibitor must supply own water bottle, food bowl with food, and fresh vegetables/fruits.
8. Pelleted wood bedding will be available unless exhibitor opts to bring own bedding.
9. Cavy cages must be cleaned by 10:00 a.m. each day. This will include fresh wood shavings/pelleted wood bedding and fresh food and water as needed.
10. No more than two cavies may be housed in the same cage/tub. The exception is in the 4-H Cavey Production Class.
11. All cavies must be brought to the judging table by the 4-H member or a designated representative. Cavies will be placed in the proper show cages according to ear tag on comment card. You may have a stand-in to exhibit your cavy only if you are involved in another 4-H function at the time of judging.
12. Best of breed cavies should remain in the Small Animal Barn for the duration of the fair. If the health and well-begin of the cavy is being impacted, cavy may be removed. All other cavies may be left for the duration of the fair at the owners’ discretion.
13. Checkout time is at 5:00 p.m., Sunday, August 9, 2009. At that time, all record books, photographs, posters, awards, and cavies may be checked out.

Showmanship

SHOWMANSHIP
Showmanship will begin following check-in at 11:00 a.m.

DEPARTMENT: 615
SECTION: 1
CLASS:
1. Junior Cavy Showmanship (ages 8-10)
2. Intermediate Cavy Showmanship (ages 11-13)
3. Senior Cavy Showmanship (ages 14-18)

Breed Classes

4-H CAVY
CAVY BREED CLASSES

All animals must be entered on the Adams County Fair entry form under proper Section and Class. Permanent ear tag number must also be included. Due to growth of cavies, they will be placed in the following areas at the time of the show.

Junior – cavy up to four months old and weighing between 12-22 ounces

Intermediate – cavy up to six months old and weighing between 23-32 ounces

Senior – cavy at least six months old and weighing 33 ounces or more.

The 2006-2010 American Rabbit Breeders Association Standard or Perfection will be used for judging all classes, and determining general faults and disqualifications.

DEPARTMENT: 615
SECTION:
2. American
3. American Satin
4. White Crested
5. Abyssinian
6. Abyssinian Satin
7. Teddy
8. Teddy Satin
9. Silkie
10. Silkie Satin
11. Peruvian
12. Peruvian Satin
13. Coronet
14. Texel

CLASS: SELF

(Black, Cream, Red, White, Beige, Chocolate, Lilac, Red-Eyed Orange)

1. Senior Boar
2. Senior Sow
3. Intermediate Boar
4. Intermediate Sow
5. Junior Boar
6. Junior Sow

CLASS: SOLIDS

(Roans, Brindles, Golden Solid, Silver Solid, and Dilute Solid)

7. Senior Boar
8. Senior Sow
9. Intermediate Boar
10. Intermediate Sow
11. Junior Boar
12. Junior Sow

CLASS: MARKED

(Broken Color, Tortoise Shell and White, Tortoise Shell, Himalayan, Dalmatian, and Dutch)

13. Senior Boar
14. Senior Sow
15. Intermediate Boar
16. Intermediate Sow
17. Junior Boar
18. Junior Sow

CLASS: AGOUTI

(Silver Agouti, Golden Agouti, and Dilute Agouti)

19. Senior Boar
20. Senior Sow
21. Intermediate Boar
22. Intermediate Sow
23. Junior Boar
24. Junior Sow

CLASS: TAN PATTERN

(Black, Blue, Chocolate, and Lilac Tan Pattern)

25. Senior Boar
26. Senior Sow
27. Intermediate Boar
28. Intermediate Sow
29. Junior Boar
30. Junior Sow

Production Class / Round Robin

CAVY PRODUCTION CLASS
Entry Fee: $1.00 Per Exhibitor

Sow and litter must be between 14 and 45 days old with date of birth listed in Production Show Record. Litter must have permanent ear tags. Only sow should be listed on entry form.

DEPARTMENT: 615
SECTION: 15
CLASS:
1. Sow
2. Litter

Awards:
Best in Show Award
Best of Breed Award
Champion Litter Award
Reserve Champion Litter Award
Showmanship Ribbons
Herdsmanship Ribbons
Record Books Ribbons

SMALL ANIMAL ROUND ROBIN
Friday, August 7, 2009
Check-In - 12:30 p.m.
Round Robin - 1:00 p.m.

The Champion and Reserve Champion showman in each age division in rabbits, dogs, cavies, and poultry will compete in the Small Animal Round Robin Contest on Friday, August 7, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. Each showman will demonstrate their skills with all four species. Participating showmen will bring their showmanship animals to the contest on Friday. Substitute cavies will be provided by the Cavy Superintendent. These substitute cavies will be used as needed to ensure the health and well-being of the showmanship cavies.

Dress a Cavy / Photo Diplay / Poster

DRESS A CAVY
Thursday, August 6, 2009, at 1:00 p.m.
Entry Fee: $1.00 Per Animal/Group

Cavies should be dressed to reflect the fair theme, “One Great County One Great Fair.” Cavies may be shown in groups of up to four animals. Extra points will be awarded to exhibitors who also dress to reflect the fair theme.

DEPARTMENT: 615
SECTION: 16
CLASS:
1. Cloverbud (ages 5-7)
2. Junior (ages 8-10)
3. Intermediate (ages 11-13)
4. Senior (ages 14-18)

4-H CAVY PHOTOGRAPH DISPLAY
Thursday, August 6, 2009, at 1:00 p.m.
Entry Fee: $1.00 Per Exhibitor

Bring your photograph(s) on Thursday, August 6, 2009. Photographs can be either 3” x 5” or 5” x 7” color or black and white. Photographs must be placed in a standing picture frame for display at the fair. Cavies should be photographed to reflect the fair theme, “One Great County One Great Fair”. Cavies may be photographed in groups of up to four animals. Extra points will be awarded to exhibitors who are photographed with their cavies and dressed to reflect the fair theme. Limit one photograph per cavy entry. Name, age, and club name should be displayed on the back right bottom corner of each photograph.

DEPARTMENT: 615
SECTION: 17
CLASS:
1. Cloverbud (ages 5-7)
2. Junior (ages 8-10)
3. Intermediate (ages 11-13)
4. Senior (ages 14-18)

4-H CAVY POSTER DISPLAY
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Entry Fee: $1.00 Per Exhibitor

Bring your poster on Thursday, August 6, 2009. Poster display should be of any subject pertaining to cavies, such as type of food, housing, different breeds, etc. Poster size should be 22” x 28”. Name, age, and club name should be displayed on the front right bottom corner of the poster.

DEPARTMENT: 615
SECTION: 18
CLASS:
1. Cloverbud (ages 5-7)
2. Junior (ages 8-10)
3. Intermediate (ages 11-13)
4. Senior (ages 14-18)

Record Books

RECORD BOOKS
(The Livestock E-record is Required)
Entry Fee: None

Cavy project year is July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009

Cavy record books must be turned into the Extension Office or postmarked by 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 14, 2009. All record books must have both parent and adult leader signatures. Limit one photograph per cavy, if more than four cavies are entered. No more than five double-sided pages of photographs will be permitted.

DEPARTMENT: 615
SECTION: 50
CLASS:
1. Junior (ages 8-10) Cavy Record Book – Non-Production Pet
2. Intermediate (ages 11-13) Cavy Record Book – Non-Production Pet
3. Senior (ages 14-18) Cavy Record Book – Non-Production Pet
4. Cloverbud (ages 5-7) Cavy Record Book - Pet
5. Junior (ages 8-10) Cavy Record Book – Production
6. Intermediate (ages 11-13) Cavy Record Book – Production
7. Senior (ages 14-18) Cavy Record Book – Production

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DEPARTMENT 615
4-H CAVIES
Thursday, August 6, 2009, at 1:00 p.m.

Entry Fee: $1.00 Per Animal/Per Section/Per Exhibitor Or As Listed

Superintendent: Lori Torgerson

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DEPARTMENT 615 4-H CAVIES Thursday, August 6, 2009, at 1:00 p.m.

Entry Fee: $1.00 Per Animal/Per Section/Per Exhibitor Or As Listed

Superintendent: Lori Torgerson

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DEPARTMENT 615
4-H CAVIES
Thursday, August 6, 2009, at 1:00 p.m.