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27. ExhibitorsMUSTownmother of Bred andOwned and Fancy Pen.
28. Exhibitors MUST own all market animals.
29. Market pens will be judged on meat quality, condition and
uniformity.
30. Market rabbits will be weighed-in by a certified weigh master to
determine eligibility.
Weigh in will be Saturday, at check-in.
31. If individual market rabbits in a market pen fail to make the
required weights, the remaining rabbits that make weight may
be entered in their single market class/classes or any other
appropriate class if the exhibitor does not have 2 entries in that
class. The rabbits that do not make weight will be dismissed to
return home.
32. All market rabbits must be the same breed and variety (color).
No crossbred rabbits.
33. Exhibitors selling a market project are responsible for check-in,
weigh-in, care and feeding, presenting the animals for auction
and loading the animals on the trailer for processing unless
arrangements have been made with a superintendent.
NOTE: Any class in this department with an * in front of it requires
a class fee of $1.00. Please enclose the total with your entry form.
SECTION 10 — MARKET AND FANCY RABBITS
PREMIUMS: There are no premiums for market classes.
** The first 5 places MUST SELL at auction. A & B placing only.
** No C placing will sell.
Note: Home Grown entries (see pg. 8 for definition) must be verified
(pre-registered) with leader and pre-entered. A "pen" indicates 3
animals exhibited together. Classes 100, 105, 115, 130 and 140
are "pen" classes.
RULE #1 - Market Rabbits will be loaded out Thursday night.
Cages must be cleaned Friday morning before 9 am and picture
is to be displayed nice and neat inside the cage. *Do NOT replace
shavings/bedding.
*100. Bred and Owned (3) Fancy Rabbits (10-12 weeks) do not sell
*105. Bred and Owned (3) Market Fryers (under 70 days 3.5-5.5 lbs.)
*110. Bred and Owned Single Fryer (under 70 days 3.5-5.5 lbs.)
*115. Bred and Owned (3) Market Roasters (under 180 days over 5.5
and under 9 lbs.)
*120. Bred and Owned Single Roaster (under 180 days over 5.5
and under 9 lbs.)
*130. Market Fryers (3) (under than 70 days 3.5-5.5 lbs.)
*135. Single Fryer (under than 70 days 3.5-5.5 lbs.)
*140. Market Roasters (3) (under than 180 days over 5.5 under 9 lbs.)
*145. Single Roaster (under than 180 days over 5.5 and under 9 lbs.)
DO NOT PRE-ENTER CLASSES 210 - 256:
Premiums: Trophies
210. Champion Home Grown Fancy Pen
211. Reserve Champion Home Grown Fancy Pen
215. Champion Home Grown Fryer Market Pen
216. Reserve Champion Home Grown Fryer Market Pen
220. Champion Home Grown Single Fryer
221. Reserve Champion Home Grown Single Fryer
225. Champion Home Grown Roaster Market Pen
226. Reserve Champion Home Grown Roaster Market Pen
230. Champion Home Grown Single Roaster
231. Reserve Champion Home Grown Single Roaster
240. Champion Fryer Market Pen
241. Reserve Champion Fryer Market Pen
245. Champion Single Fryer
246. Reserve Champion Single Fryer
250. Champion Roaster Market Pen
251. Reserve Champion Roaster Market Pen
255. Champion Single Roaster
256. Reserve Champion Single Roaster
DEPARTMENT 14 – YOUTH Rabbits
RENEA SLOVAK SUPT.
KRISTI V
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VALKENBURGH, MADDIE PRATT, ASST. SUPTS.
Checked in on:
Saturday, August 4, Noon - 6 pm
Market Class weigh in:
Saturday, August 4, at check in
Judging:
Monday, August 6, Beginning at 9 am
Judging order: Showmanship & Cloverbuds, Youth Pen,
Breeding, Fur and Educational Exhibits
Released:
Saturday, August 11
All animals, decorations, equipment and displays must remain in place as
posted in Rabbit Barn. (See page 7 for release of exhibits rule.)
1. Exhibitors are required to read and abide by the Rules on pgs.6-11.
2. IMPORTANT - All exhibitors (including
independent exhibitors) must turn in a
cage count, found on page 15 by June 23
to reserve cage space.
3. The same Rabbit or Cavy cannot be
entered in both Youth and Open.
4. All rabbits and cavies must be in the
possessionof theexhibitor byJune1.With
these exceptions: Does producingHome
Grown Class entries must be owned by
and in the possession of the exhibitor by May 1st. Purchased
market animals must be in possession of exhibitors by July 10th.
5. Exhibitors may enter no more than 5 pens of entries.
6. An exhibitor may make no more than 2 entries in any one class.
7. Youth rabbit and cavy exhibitors who show an animal in youth
breeding and/or market classes are eligible to enter Showmanship
for that species: they must use the animal that they entered in the
breeding or market class.
8. Rabbits and cavies must be healthy and disease-free. Sick
rabbits, including those under treatment, must not be brought
on the grounds.
9. Any rabbit or cavy showing signs of illness or disease, including
nasal discharge, vent discharge, abscesses, ear canker, fur
mites, fleas, lice, mange, etc., will be removed from the grounds
at the Superintendent’s discretion.
10. Posted barn rules will be enforced.
11. Exhibitors are responsible for feeding and watering their own
animals. All times are posted in the barn and will be enforced.
12. Cages and the areas under themmust be kept clean throughout
the week by exhibitor.
13. Fancy penbreeds arenon-commercial (non-meat) typebreeds.
(Suggested fancy pen breeds are marked with ~~) They will
be judged on breed type, condition, and uniformity.
14. No rabbits or cavies allowed on the grounds except those
exhibited for premiums.
15. Proper attire is required of all exhibitors. No sandals, flip-flops,
crocs, etc. will be allowed in the show ring or the sale ring.
16. All rabbits and cavies judged by current ARBA standards.
No "unrecognized breeds" will be judged unless a working
standard is provided by the exhibitor.
17.
All rabbits must be perm. tattooed & cavies must be ear tagged.
18. Only "Best of Breed" cavies will be considered for Grand and
Reserve Champion overall.
19. Each club/individual is responsible for hanging and
removing their own cages.
20. A barn meeting (all exhibitors) will be held on Sunday, at 4:00
pm in the Small Animal Arena.
21. Exhibitors not complying with these rules will be asked to leave
and will be penalized the amount of their premiums.
22.
Noentryadjustmentswill beacceptedafter check-incloses
Saturday at 6:00 pm.
No changes in Dept. and/or Section.
23. All purebred animals may be required to furnish pedigrees.
24. Rabbits or Cavies will not be judged unless the exhibitor or
designee is present to place the animals on the show table.
25. No unworthy animal shall be awarded a premium.
26. Bred and Owned animals (see page 8 for definition) must be
verified (registered) with club leaders prior to entering the Fair.
Those not verified will not be allowed to enter Bred and Owned
classes. (Note: Forms are on page 13)
IMPORTANT
Rabbits/Cavies:
Everyone must
complete a cage
count, found on
page 15.
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