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2019 STATE 4-H

RABBIT, CAVY, SMALL ANIMAL,

HERPETOLOGY AND POULTRY SHOW

Saturday, October 5, 2019

Somerset County 4-H Center

310 Milltown Road, Bridgewater, New Jersey

HEALTH CHECK BEGINS 8:00 A.M.

~ALL ANIMALS MUST BE HEALTH CHECKED ~

~PRIOR TO ENTERING SHOW AREA~

REGISTRATION CLOSES 9:30 A.M.

JUDGING BEGINS 10:00 A.M.

POSTMARK DEADLINE: September 12

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PLEASE READ ENTIRE CATALOG!!! Directions to Somerset County 4-H Center 3

Show Rules 4

Permission Form - required for all entries 7

Poultry, Rabbit or Cavy Health Form 9

Small Animal or Herpetology Health Form 10

Rabbit Entry Form 11

Cavy Entry Form 12

Small Animal Entry Form 13

Herpetology Special Rules and Classes 14

Herpetology Entry Form 15

Poultry Special Rules and Classes 16

Poultry Entry Form 17

Showmanship, Rabbit Judging Competition, & Breed ID Information 18

Checklist – required for all entries 19

Day of Show Directions Contact: Vishnu Pillai (201-491-5928)

General Show Questions Contact: Jeannette Rea Keywood, State Show Liaison

Phone: 609-827-0199 Email: [email protected]

Please help support the show by gathering sponsors.

Ask your leader for the packet detailing sponsor opportunities or visit the

website: http://nj4h.rutgers.edu/smallanimals/smallanimalshow/

http://nj4h.rutgers.edu/smallanimals/smallanimalshow/

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Directions to the

SOMERSET COUNTY 4-H CENTER

310 Milltown Road, Bridgewater, NJ 08807

(908) 526-6644

From Northeast

1. Travel Route 78 West – Merge onto Route 287 South (Somerville)

2. Travel Route 287 South onto Route 202/206 South (202 & 206 will split)

3. Merge onto Route 202 South (Flemington), Exit #17

4. Travel Route 202 South (approximately 3 miles)

5. Note railroad overpass (“4-H is TOPS” sign appears on overpass)

6. Turn Right at Milltown Road (before light)

7. 4-H Center is on the Right or

8. Continue to travel Milltown Road

9. Turn Left for 4-H Fairgrounds at North Branch Park

From East

1. Travel Route 287 North

2. Take Exit 14B exit (left lane)

3. Merge onto Route 22 West –Somerville

4. Travel Route 22 West to Milltown Road (approx. 5 ½ miles)

5. Take Milltown Road jug handle turn on the Right (crosses Route 22)

6. Travel Milltown Road

7. Turn Right at railroad overpass (one lane road)


9. Turn Right for 4-H Fairgrounds at North Branch Park or


11. 4-H Center is on the Left

From Southwest

1. Travel Route 202 North (approx. 9 miles from the Flemington Circle)

2. Take Milltown Road jug handle turn on the Right (crosses Route 202)

3. Travel Milltown Road (approx. ¼ mile)

4. 4-H Center is on the Right or


6. Turn Left for 4-H Fairgrounds at North Branch Park

From West

1. Travel Route 22 East

2. Make a Right turn onto Milltown Road (traffic light)

3. Travel Milltown Road

4. Turning Right at railroad overpass (one lane road)

5. Continue on Milltown Road

6. Turn Right for 4-H Fairgrounds at North Branch Park or


8. 4-H Center is on the Left

If traveling the Garden State Parkway North bear right onto Route 440 and then onto Interstate 287N.

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2019 NJ STATE 4-H RABBIT, CAVY, SMALL ANIMAL, HERPETOLOGY & POULTRY SHOW

SHOW RULES: APPLIES TO ALL EXHIBITORS

Member eligibility: This event is open to New Jersey 4-H members enrolled in the Rabbit, Cavy, Small Animal,

Herpetology & Poultry 4-H Projects for the 2018-2019 year. Members must have been enrolled in

grades 4-13 (includes first year out of high school) as of September 2018, and registered as a 4-H

member by January 1, 2019.

Participants must be a 4-H member “in good standing”, as specified in the state 4-H standards,

which may be reviewed at http://nj4h.rutgers.edu/policies/stateevents-memberingoodstanding.pdf.

Entering the show:

1. A completed checklist (page 19), payment, 4-H event permission form, and all required forms

must be mailed by September 4.

2. Make checks payable to “NJ 4-H SSAPAC”.

3. There will be a $25 fee for all returned checks.

4. There will be no refunds for:

• animals scratched from the show

• animals which fail the health inspection or are excused by the judge

• invalid entries - those which do not include ALL required documents

• late arrival

5. Late arrival automatically scratches the entire entry, with no refunds. Plan to arrive early,

allowing time for the health check.

Animal Eligibility:

1. All animals must have appropriate Health Form completed and signed. Any exhibitor with an

animal that requires a permit, MUST submit a copy of the permit with their entries. To verify

the need for a permit, visit http://ww.njfishandwildlife.com/permreq.htm

Failure to include the permit invalidates the entry, with no refund. See checklist, page 19.

2. There will be a health check for each animal, including those not entered in the show, prior to

entry into the show area. Any exhibitor in violation of this rule will be ejected from the show

grounds, with no refund.

3. Animals which fail the health check will not be permitted in the show area. There will be a

quarantine area available.

4. Rabbits must be legibly tattooed or have the identifying number in the left ear. Cavies may be

ear tagged, or have the identifying number attached to the left ear. Small Animals may have

their identifier attached to the left ear, or on the outside of the travel carrier. If there is more

than one animal in the carrier, the exhibitor must be present at judging in order to provide

identification.

5. There are special rules for Herpetology and Poultry, regarding permit and health

requirements. Those rules are on the species-specific pages later in the catalog. Be sure to

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review them. Failure to enclose permits/health documentation invalidates your

entry. There will be no refunds for invalid entries. See Checklist, page 19 for

clarification.

6. The link to the State Veterinarian’s health recommendations for exhibition animals is:

http://www.nj.gov/agriculture/divisions/ah/news/fairsshows.html Please check the site during

the week of the show for updates. The show administration will make every effort to keep our

4-H members informed.

7. Please provide for weather extremes, relating to the care of your animals!

General Show Rules:

1. Exhibitors must be present at judging. Another 4-H member may present the animals for

judging, if the exhibitor is being judged in another area.

2. This is a carrying cage show. All cages must have solid bottoms. Animals must be adequately

housed.

3. Exhibitors are responsible for their own exhibits, including grooming, equipment, and carrying

to and from the tables. Exhibitors are also responsible for cleaning up their area before

leaving. Assistance may be provided by other 4-H members, with show administration

approval.

4. There will be NO doe & litter, sow & litter, or hen & chick classes.

5. All species will be judged according to current standards. Judge decisions are final.

6. The show committee reserves the right to add and/or substitute judges.

DONATION TABLE

Please bring donations! This helps fund our show. Animals (pedigreed preferred), equipment, new and gently

used items will all be accepted at the table on the morning of the show.

Please have all donations in by 9:45 a.m.

The table will be open from 10:30 a.m. through 1 p.m.

All unredeemed donations revert to the original owner. Unclaimed items at the end of the day will be

dispersed at the discretion of the Show Committee.

ANIMAL DONATION FORM

Name of Donor ____________________________ Cell phone #________________

Animal Information Breed:_____________________ Variety: ______________ Sex:_____ Age:_______

Housed: _____Inside ____Outside

Current Feed:______________________________________________________

Pedigreed animals preferred

All animals must pass the health check

Animals not claimed are the responsibility of the donor.

If an animal is left at the show, the donor will be called to come get it.

Donating an animal indicates agreement that the animal becomes the property of the winner, who then has sole

right and control over the animal.

Bring this completed form and the animal to the auction table before the start of the show. Donor provides

housing until the close of the show. Donor’s signature

http://www.nj.gov/agriculture/divisions/ah/news/fairsshows.html

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RABBIT, CAVY & SMALL ANIMAL

Class Definitions:

Rabbit: Sex/Age

Sex indicators: Male = Buck, Female = Doe

Age requirements: Junior = 3-6 months

Intermediate = 6-8 months in 6 class breeds ONLY.

Senior = 6 months and over for 4-class breed (no intermediates)

= 8 months and over for 6-class breeds

6 class breeds: American, American Chinchilla, Argente Brun, Beveren, Blanc De Hotot, Californian, Champagne D’Argent, Checkered Giant, Cinnamon, Crème’ D’Argent, English Lop, Flemish Giant, French Lop, Giant Angora, Giant Chinchilla, New Zealand, Palomino, Satin, Silver Fox.

*** BREEDS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS LIST ARE CONSIDERED 4-CLASS BREEDS ***

Cavy: Sex/Age/Weight

Sex Indicators: Male = Boar, Female = Sow

Age requirements: Junior = up to 4 months, 12 – 22 ounces

Intermediate = up to 6 months, 22 – 32 ounces

Senior = over 6 months or 32 ounces

Small Animal: Male/Female

Failure to enclose permits/health documentation invalidates your entry. See checklist,

page #20.

Chinchilla Gerbil Hedgehog Mouse Rat

Ferret *proof of rabies vaccination is required*

Hamster (Dwarf: Campbells, Chinese, Roborovski, Winter Whites,)

Hamster (Syrian: short/long hair)

Any Other Small Mammal (degu, sugar glider, etc)

Herpetology classes are listed on page 14

Poultry classes are listed on page 16

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RABBIT ENTRY FORM

(See Class List page 6)

POSTMARK DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Name: Day Phone:

4-H County: Email: __________________

Please list entries in show order: alphabetical by breed, class, sex, variety

Ear # Breed Variety Class Sr/Int/Jr

Sex Buck/Doe

MUST INCLUDE CHECKLIST (PAGE 19)

TOTAL # Rabbits: _____ X $4 TOTAL Rabbit Entry Fee $

ALL REQUESTED INFORMATION MUST BE COMPLETE,

OR ENTRY WILL BE INVALID

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CAVY ENTRY FORM (See Class List page 7)


Name: Day Phone:

4-H County: Email: _________________

Please list entries in show order: alphabetical by breed, class, sex, variety

Ear # Breed Variety Class Sr/Int/Jr

Sex Boar/Sow


TOTAL # Cavies: _____ X $4 TOTAL Cavy Entry Fee $

ALL REQUESTED INFORMATION MUST BE COMPLETE,

OR ENTRY WILL BE INVALID

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SMALL ANIMAL ENTRY FORM (See Class List page 6)


Name: Day Phone:

4-H County: Email: ______________________

Please list entries in show order: alphabetical by species, sex

Animal’s Name Species Color Sex Male/Female


Reminder: Send proof of rabies vaccine for Ferrets

TOTAL # Small Animals: _____ X $4 TOTAL Small Animal Entry Fee $

ALL REQUESTED INFORMATION MUST BE COMPLETE, AND

PERMITS ENCLOSED OR ENTRY WILL BE INVALID

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HERPETOLOGY

Classes:

• Amphibian

• Lizard

• Snake

• Turtle/Tortoise

• Any Other – includes Arachnid (scorpion, tarantula), Insecta (Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches)

PLEASE REFER TO GENERAL RULES ON PAGES 4 & 5, WHICH APPLY TO ALL

EXHIBITORS. THE FOLLOWING ARE SPECIFIC TO THE HERPETOLOGY

PROJECT:

1. Permits are REQUIRED. You can download the permit form and list from:

http://ww.njfishandwildlife.com/permreq.htm and

http://ww.njfishandwildlife.com/pdf/xotic_hobby.pdf

2. FAILURE TO ENCLOSE PERMITS WILL RESULT IN AN INVALID ENTRY.

INVALID ENTRIES CANNOT BE JUDGED, AND WILL NOT RECEIVE A

REFUND OF FEES PAID. See Checklist, page 19.

3. Animals should be transported in an adequately sized portable container which is

clean, escape-proof, and includes substrate (bedding).

4. A display card should be attached to the container, including the following:

Color photograph of the animal habitat at the exhibitor’s home.

Species-specific information describing:

natural habitat

Latin name

Gender

Age

5. Judging includes a dialogue between the judge and the 4-H exhibitor.

6. Exhibitors are responsible for their own heat source and cords, if the animal

requires. Electric outlets are available.

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HERPETOLOGY ENTRY FORM (See Class List page 14)


Name: Day Phone:

4-H County: Email: _________________

Please list entries in show order: alphabetical by species

Animal’s Name CLASS


TOTAL # Herpetology: _____ X $4 TOTAL Herpetology Entry Fee $

ALL REQUESTED INFORMATION MUST BE COMPLETE, AND

PERMITS ENCLOSED OR ENTRY WILL BE INVALID

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POULTRY Class List: Purebred Large Fowl (Standard) Division Waterfowl Division

Class 1 – Cockerel Class 13 - Ducks

Class 2 – Rooster Class 14 - Geese

Class 3 – Pullet

Class 4 – Hen

Purebred Bantam Division All Other Fowl Division

Class 5 – Cockerel Class 15 – All other Fowl (Pigeons, Quail, Peacocks, Turkeys)

Class 6 – Rooster

Class 7 – Pullet Egg Class

Class 8 – Hen Class 16 (one dozen from project flock)

Mixed Breed Division Pair Class

Class 9 – Cockerel Class 17 (1 male & 1 female, same breed/variety)

Class 10 – Rooster

Class 11 – Pullet

Class 12 – Hen

PLEASE REFER TO GENERAL RULES ON PAGES 5 & 6, WHICH APPLY TO ALL

EXHIBITORS. THE FOLLOWING ARE SPECIFIC TO THE POULTRY PROJECT:

1. All NJ exhibition Poultry (waterfowl excluded) shall originate from a Pullorum-free flock, and

have had a Pullorum-Typhoid test within 90 days prior to exhibition. A legible COPY of the U.S

Pullorum-Typhoid clean certificate MUST be enclosed with entries.

2. FAILURE TO ENCLOSE PULLORUM-TYPHOID CLEAN CERTIFICATES WILL

RESULT IN AN INVALID ENTRY. INVALID ENTRIES CANNOT BE JUDGED, AND

WILL NOT RECEIVE A REFUND OF FEES PAID. See Checklist, page 19

3. Animals shown in classes 1-15 cannot be shown in pairs class.

4. Best and Reserve in Show will be selected from Classes 1-15.

Sample entry:

DIVISION CLASS #

One Class

per line

LEGBAND #

If available

BREED

VARIETY

Ex: Standard 2 1342 Australorp

Blue

Ex: Trio 18 125, 2673, no

band

Australorp (includes all

3 birds)

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POULTRY ENTRY FORM (See Class List page 16)


Name: Day Phone:

4-H County: Email: __________________

Please list entries in show order: alphabetical by breed/variety

DIVISION CLASS #

One Class

per line

LEGBAND #

If available

BREED

VARIETY


TOTAL # Poultry Entries: _____ X $4 TOTAL Poultry Entry Fee $

ALL REQUESTED INFORMATION MUST BE COMPLETE, AND PULLORUM

CERTIFICATE ENCLOSED OR ENTRY WILL BE INVALID

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2019 NJ STATE 4-H Rabbit, Cavy, Small Animal, Herpetology & Poultry

SHOWMANSHIP Divisions:

A. Beginner (1st year participating in showmanship at the club, county, state level)

B. Intermediate (2nd year participating in showmanship at the county, state or national level)

C. Experienced (3nd year participating in showmanship at the county, state or national level)

Guidelines:

• There is a $4.00 fee per project and division entry. Please indicate entry status on checklist.

Participants should report to the showmanship area between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm. Contest

will end at 1:00 pm sharp, please do not wait until the end.

• Members may only compete in one division (A, B or C) per animal area (Rabbit, Cavy or

Poultry). Divisions will be divided into classes by grade. Junior (grades 4-8) and Senior (grades

9-13)

• Poultry participants will be judged individually, with no group format. There will be NO walking

of the birds during Showmanship.

• All participants should wear tucked in, sleeved, collared shirts, which are free of printing. Black

or white long pants/jeans. Lab coats or aprons are also acceptable. Following these guidelines

will assist in achieving full points for appearance.

BREED ID CONTESTS • Contestants will visually inspect rabbit, cavy and/or poultry displays.

• A form will be supplied for supplying the required information.

• Participants will be divided into two age classes. Junior, grade 4-8; Senior, grade 9-13.

• Points will accumulate according to the number of correct answers. Partial credit will be

awarded for incomplete answers.

• An award will be given to the high point participant per age class, per project area.

• There is no entry fee for this contest. THIS CONTEST WILL TAKE PLACE 11 A.M. THRU 2 P.M.

• Please indicate entry status on checklist.

RABBIT and POULTRY JUDGING COMPETITIONS • There is a $4.00 entry fee per animal area. Please indicate entry status on checklist.

• THIS CONTEST WILL TAKE PLACE 11 A.M. THRU 2 P.M.

• Participants will be divided into two age classes. Junior, grade 4-8; Senior, grade 9-13.

• Participants are to judge 2 classes of 4 rabbits or chickens. The contestant’s placements will be

compared to that of the judge. Rabbits will be identified by Coop number, in right ear. Chicken

will be identified by leg band on right leg.

• Contestants will have an 8 minute time limit per class. A 1 minute warning will be given.

• Use of the ARBA Standard of Perfection or APA Standard of Perfection are permitted.

• Once the contestant begins, there is to be no communications other than with the facilitator.

Contestants may not leave the judging area until they are finished judging.

• Contestants will not be permitted to continue if they are handling the animals inappropriately.

This is at the sole discretion of the facilitator.

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CHECKLIST

This checklist MUST be mailed with payment and all required forms.

POSTMARKED BY SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Name E-mail ___________

Phone Text message acceptable? Yes OR No

Grade as of 9/2018 4-H County

Club Leader Name T-Shirt Size (Adult sizes only) S M L XL XXL

Rabbit Total $___________

Cavy Total $___________

Small Animal Total $

Herpetology Total $

Poultry Total $

Showmanship $4 per project/division $

Rabbit ($4) and Poultry ($4) Judging $

Total Due $

!!! IMPORTANT !!!

Please review the following list, and make sure you have completed/enclosed what is applicable to your entry.

Invalid entries will NOT be processed.

The exhibitor will be given one opportunity to rectify their entry.

Failure to respond in a timely manner will render the entry invalid.

No refund will be given for invalid entries.

**It is your RESPONSIBILITY to submit prompt, complete, accurate entries. **

Check enclosed, payable to NJ 4-H SSAPAC

Send to: Sheryl Brown, 7 Hillcrest Drive, Flemington, NJ 08822

Entry Form(s) All entries MUST be mailed (postmarked) by SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

4-H Event Permission Form http://nj4h.rutgers.edu/smallanimals/smallanimalshow/2017-small-animal-event-permission-

form.pdf

Animal Health Form(s) http://nj4h.rutgers.edu/smallanimals/smallanimalshow/2017-small-animal-rabbit-cavy-health-form.pdf

Or http://nj4h.rutgers.edu/smallanimals/smallanimalshow/2017-small-animal-herpitology-health-form.pdf Exotic and Ferret Permits COPY

Ferrets: proof of rabies COPY

Poultry: Pullorum-Typhoid clear certificate COPY

Breed ID participant (circle category): Rabbit Poultry Cavy

Showmanship Participant (circle division): Rabbit: Beginner Intermediate Experienced

Poultry: Beginner Intermediate Experienced Cavy: Beginner Intermediate Experienced

Rabbit or Poultry Judging Contestant (circle category): Rabbit Poultry

I, _________________________ verify that this 4-H member is a member in good standing and is eligible to participate

in the State 4-H Rabbit, Cavy, Small Animal, Herpetology and Poultry Show.

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County 4-H Agent Signature Date

http://nj4h.rutgers.edu/smallanimals/smallanimalshow/2017-small-animal-event-permission-form.pdf

http://nj4h.rutgers.edu/smallanimals/smallanimalshow/2017-small-animal-event-permission-form.pdf

http://nj4h.rutgers.edu/smallanimals/smallanimalshow/2017-small-animal-rabbit-cavy-health-form.pdf

http://nj4h.rutgers.edu/smallanimals/smallanimalshow/2017-small-animal-herpitology-health-form.pdf

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