2018 Ontario County 4-H Fairbook For Animals

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1 2018 Ontario County 4-H Fairbook For Animals

2 Dear 4-H Member/Parent/Leader: This is your copy of the 4-H Project Exhibit Book for the Ontario County Fair. Please keep it in a handy spot for reference. Read it carefully to avoid errors. Please fill out the appropriate pre-entry forms if applicable. Pre-entry is needed for any animal that is coming to the fair. There is a separate entry form for each species of animal. ANIMAL ENTRIES ARE DUE IN THE 4-H OFFICE OR POSTMARKED BY JULY 1. General exhibits in the building do not need to be pre-entered by 4-H members. 4-H leaders requesting a club booth space need to complete the 4-H Booth Space reservation form that is also due July 1. That form is at the end of this publication or can be found on the website. 4-H members need to complete an Exhibitors Entry Card for each entry for exhibit in the building. There is a special Cloverbud exhibit card for Cloverbud exhibitors to complete. The judging of exhibits and the building set up of booths is on Sunday afternoon before the county fair begins. Check the schedule in this book or on the website for the exact time. All exhibitors need to complete a voucher form stating a list of all exhibits entered at the fair. Vouchers are on the website. Entry cards are available at the 4-H office or can be picked up at fair clean up night. All other forms are available online at Contact the 4-H office for answers to any questions you might have. We look forward to seeing you at the Ontario County Fair. Exhibiting 4-H projects at the fair provides youth with valuable learning experiences and recognition. Exhibits also provide a venue which the public can gain a sense of breadth and depth of 4-H projects and activities. The fair is a great way to showcase the talent of the 4-H members of Ontario County. If you have any questions about exhibiting at the fair, contact the 4-H office.

3 Table of Contents Ontario County Fair Schedule Page 4 Exhibitor Rules and Regulations Page 5 Section AA Animal Science Projects Page 7 Section BB- Animal Showmanship Page 9 Section CC- Dairy Cattle Page 10 Section DD-Goats Page 11 Section EE-Sheep Page 12 Section FF-Swine Page 13 Section GG-Beef Page 14 Section HH-Rabbit Page 15 Section I I-Cavy Page 17 Section JJ - Poultry Page 18 Section KK- Horse Page New York State Vet Regulations Website for Animals Page 20 Voucher Entry Forms for Specific Species of Animal Find separate on website Find separate on website

4 2018 Ontario County 4-H & Open Class Exhibit Fair Schedule Tentative Draft Schedule (as of May 29, 2018) TUESDAY, JULY 17 & WEDNESDAY, JULY 18 Open Class School Arts and Crafts, Adult & Youth Domestic Art Entries taken in Mercantile 2 Building TIME 4-8 PM SUNDAY, JULY 22 Open Flower, Fruits & Vegetables Entries Accepted in Mercantile 2 Building 11-3 PM 4-H Club Booth Setup 1-6 PM 4-H Club Project Judging at Wolcott Park 2-5 PM MONDAY, JULY 23 Barns Open for Animal Exhibits 4 PM TUESDAY, JULY 24 4-H Horse Show- English Division 10 AM All Animals in Place 10 AM Poultry Science Contests 1:00 PM Open Class Dairy Show first section 3:00 PM Open Class Rabbit and Cavy Show 5 PM WEDNESDAY, JULY pay one price for rides 4-H Horse Show- Mounted Games 10 AM 4-H Beef Show 10 AM Open Class Dairy Show second section- Showmanship 12:00 PM 4-H Chicken Barbeque Contest - weather permitting 2:30 PM 4-H & Open Sheep Show 4:00 PM Horse Costume Class 4:30 PM 4-H Cloverbud Mini Size Pet Show 6:00 PM 4-H & Grade Draft Horse Show 6:00 PM Open Class Dairy Exhibits Released 8:00 PM THURSDAY, JULY 26 4-H Horse Show- Western Division 10 AM 4-H Dairy Show 10 AM 4-H Goat Show 2:00 PM Open Class Beef Exhibits Arrive 4:00 PM 4-H Rabbit Show and Cavy Show 4:00 PM 4-H & Open Swine Show 6:00 PM FRIDAY, JULY pay one price for rides 4-H Horse Show- Gymkhana 10 AM Open Class Beef Show 10 AM 4-H Rabbit and Cavy Fun Time 10:30 AM 4-H Poultry Show held in Wolcott Park 12:30 PM 4-H Animal Costume Show 4:30 PM SATURDAY, JULY pay one price for rides Open Class Horse Show Finger Lakes Classic Hereford Beef Show ALL EXHIBITS RELEASED FROM BARNS AND EXHIBIT BUILDINGS 10 AM 10 AM 8 PM

5 4-H ANIMAL SCIENCE RULES AND REGULATIONS Deadlines: The following are due to the 4-H office no later than the date listed below. June 1 st of the current year - 4-H Horse Blue Sheets along with Rabies and Coggins Certificates July 1 st of the current year - 4-H Animal Entry Form Any form received after July 1 st MUST have a written and signed explanation as to why the entry is late. If the entry form and written explanation is submitted late, then the matter is reviewed by the 4-H staff as to whether or not the 4-H member is allowed to participate. If the form is late again the next year, there will be no review and the exhibitor will not be allowed to participate H members, in accordance with the Ontario County 4-H membership policy, must be enrolled with the Ontario County 4-H office by January 1 of the current year to be eligible to exhibit in the 4-H Division at the Ontario County Fair H ownership of all animals as follows: Horses May 1, Beef/Market Animals May 1 and all other animals by June Each exhibitor must furnish enough feed and bedding for their own animals - also feed boxes and water buckets. Each exhibitor is responsible for their own animal or secures another exhibitor to care for it. 4. All animals must be on the grounds all week per instructions from the State Vet. 5. Exhibitors must show their own animals on the show day unless they are showing another species of animal in a performance class, which occurs at the same time. Alternate exhibitors must also be 4-H members. Please inform the Superintendents of both species and inform the 4-H Animal Science Staff member prior to the shows. 6. All animal exhibitors are required to participate in the showmanship class for the species they are exhibiting. HEALTH REQUIREMENTS: PLEASE READ THE NYS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & MARKETS ANIMAL HEALTH REQUIREMENT BOOKLET FOR THE CURRENT FAIR SEASON. (Changes are made every year to the requirements so, please read this booklet every year! The regulations can be found at 7. Exhibitors remaining overnight: Reminder: ALL parents are responsible for the chaperoning of their children when they are on the fairgrounds, or must obtain an adult chaperone over the age of 21 for them while not in attendance. NO 4-H YOUTH WILL STAY OVERNIGHT IN ANY BARN No exhibitor may remain on the fair grounds overnight unless under direct adult supervision with written parental permission. This permission slip will include a medical release form. We strongly recommend youth not accompanied by parents at all times, to have a completed medical release form with them in case of an accident. This form is available at in the 4-H forms section. Parent contact information should be available for the youth on the fairgrounds. All participants staying on the grounds in trailers or tents will be supervised by their parents, or a guardian authorized by their parent. No unauthorized person will be allowed in the barns after 11:00 PM There will be no community water tubs. Water fights of any kind in the barns or around the facilities where the public is will not be tolerated! Smoking is not permitted in or around the barns. There will be no use of illegal drugs or alcohol by participants.

6 8. Appropriate registration papers must accompany animals shown as registered breeding stock. Animals without registration papers will be shown as grades. Cattle will be shown in the same show at the same time Any animal exhibited by a youth member may be subject to drug testing as deemed necessary by the Superintendent, Educational Coordinator, 4-H Extension Educator, or Departments of Agriculture and Markets. In the event that a positive result is obtained, the youth will be barred from showing animals at the Ontario County Fair, forfeit all premium money and awards and will be referred to the Ontario County 4-H Office. 10. All exhibitors are encouraged to keep their animals and the building clean and attractive at all times, since a county fair exhibition constitutes a public display. Exhibitors are urged to conduct themselves and their exhibits in a manner to reflect credit on 4-H and their industries. Upon removal of their animals from the exhibit, the exhibitors are required to leave the areas that have been occupied by their animals clean of straw and manure, and ready for occupancy. Straw and manure must be removed from the barn. Animal Superintendents will give direction for this to exhibitor. 11. No 4-H animals may be sold on the fairgrounds.

7 CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION ONTARIO COUNTY - 4-H PROGRAM Department S 6 ATTENTION EXHIBITORS - RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. 4-H members, in accordance with the Ontario County 4-H membership policy, must be enrolled with the Ontario County 4-H office by January 1 of the current year, to be eligible to exhibit in the 4-H Division at the Ontario County Fair. 2. If members have joined after January 1 st, they may exhibit their building projects as display only and they will receive a 4-H Participation ribbon. Please mark Participation Only on entry cards and vouchers and inform the 4-H staff. 3. In the event premium money is deleted or decreased from the New York State budget, premiums will be adjusted accordingly. 4. Only projects that have been completed during the current 4-H year are eligible to be exhibited in one of the following sections. The exhibits must be grown, made, or prepared by exhibitors and related to their 4-H projects. PROJECTS DONE IN OR FOR SCHOOL, SCOUTS, OR OTHER YOUTH GROUPS CANNOT BE EXHIBITED IN THE 4-H DEPARTMENT. 5. Advance entry sheets are required for all animal exhibits and club display areas only. Please pay close attention to the entry deadlines. Animal entry forms are included in the fair entry information sent to members and are available in the 4-H office. Club display requests are sent directly to the club leaders. Extra forms may be obtained from the 4-H office. 6. All exhibits in this section will be governed by the state general rules and regulations that apply to other departments, except that no entry fee is required. 7. All exhibits, except animal classes, are required to have an entry card securely attached. Members are required to fill out cards completely prior to judging day. Entry cards can be obtained from the 4-H office. Note that some classes require additional information listed in the fair book section. This information is to be completed on the entry card and attached to the exhibit prior to judging. Read the entire section for the entry in the fair book carefully H members must fill out a voucher sheet listing ALL their 4-H animal and building exhibits. Vouchers must be on file with the 4-H staff by the close of the fair to be considered for premiums for participating at the Ontario County Fair. There will be a box in the 4-H building on the fairgrounds where all vouchers are to be placed. Vouchers can be obtained from the 4-H office prior to fair week. Cloverbud exhibitors should list their exhibits on a Cloverbud voucher and turn it into the 4-H office at the fair. 9. We appreciate the cooperation of parents with assisting 4-H members in making out entries but the youth should be encouraged to do their own entry cards and vouchers. Judges look at this as part of the exhibiting process at the fair. 10. All domestic project (non-animal) exhibits will be evaluated in Wolcott Park at the fairgrounds at the scheduled time before the start of the fair. Exhibitors should bring their entries and be present while they are being evaluated. This is a time for the 4-H member to talk to the evaluator who will provide direct feedback to the youth about their project. Parents are encouraged to listen to the judge s suggestions but let the 4-H member do the talking. If an exhibitor is unable to be present for judging day, prior arrangements are to be made with the 4-H office concerning this matter. 11. Club booths and exhibits must be set up in the 4-H building during the scheduled time before the opening of the fair. If clubs wish to set up at a different time, please call the 4-H office to arrange this.

8 Clubs are to supply push pins, staplers, tablecloths, string, etc for their club display. These items are not supplied by the 4-H office. No nails or screws may be used in the booths. Shelves and display units are very limited for use of clubs. Clubs are to bring their own tables, etc. to display projects on. 12. Cloverbud exhibits are for display only. A Cloverbud ribbon will be awarded to the exhibit THERE ARE NO PREMIUMS AWARDED TO CLOVERBUDS. 14. An exhibitor is allowed to enter up to three (3) exhibits per class, unless otherwise noted. Any class that is entered in more than once must have exhibits that are not similar and have different learning techniques. 15. Exhibits must be picked up during the scheduled release time. IF ANY EXHIBIT IS PICKED UP BEFORE THE SCHEDULED RELEASE TIME, THE VOUCHER WILL BE PULLED AND THE EXHIBITOR WILL RECEIVE NO PREMIUM. If an exhibit cannot be picked up during the scheduled time, please make prior arrangements with 4-H staff to pick items up at a later date. 16. Eligibility to represent Ontario County 4-H Program as an exhibitor at the New York State Fair is contingent upon appropriate participation in the Ontario County Fair. All 4-H projects exhibited in the 4-H building will be selected by the judge s and 4-H staff and left to their discrepancy for final decision. 17. State Fair participants must be nine by September 30 of the current year and not have reached their nineteenth birthday prior to January 1 of the current year. Projects done by 4-Hers who have not reached their ninth birthday by September 30 of the current year may have their projects selected for Cloverbud display only (not evaluated) at the State Fair. 18. No smoking, alcohol or illegal drugs are permitted in the 4-H building at the fairgrounds. 19. The Ontario County Agricultural Society and Cornell Cooperative Extension in Ontario County assume no responsibility in case of loss or damage to exhibits from any cause (this includes water damage, fire, theft, etc.). 20. Weeklong fair passes can be obtained from the Ontario County Fair Office and are available at the 4-H judging area during exhibit judging day. Please read the rules and requirements carefully in preparation of fair exhibits so that you will have a fun time as a 4-H member participating at the Ontario County Fair. The Danish System is the primary system of judging the 4-H shows and exhibits. Each exhibit is evaluated by the judge on its own merit and is not compared to others in the same lot. Evaluation is based on the quality of the exhibit with consideration to the exhibitor s age and experience in the project. There are certain areas where competitive judging may take place as well. MOST IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM VETERINARIANS: When you are loading your livestock for the trip to the fair take the time to examine them. Make sure they are the same animals that are on the paperwork If your animal is showing any sign of illness LEAVE THEM HOME.

9 4-H ANIMAL SCIENCE 8 ANIMAL SCIENCE PROJECTS Section AA Class: 1. A completed 4-H project record sheet/project book- if required by the animal superintendent. 2. Animal Care - project books, rope halters, pet carrying cages, animal first aid kits, etc. SHOWMANSHIP Section BB All animal exhibitors are required to participate in showmanship class for the species they are exhibiting. Exhibitors are required to show in the class for their age on January first of the current year. Class Name of Class Class Description 1 Novice Showmanship 1 st Year Showman 2 Junior Showmanship 8-13 years of age as of Jan. 1 st 3 Senior Showmanship years of age as of Jan. 1 Each animal exhibitor will be judged for herdsmanship for their respective animal species. This shall include but not limited to, cleanliness of animal and exhibitor, organization of tack and stall or pen area, identification of area and the herdsmanship duties being completed by the 4-H member. Cooperation is expected of the 4-H member with the animal superintendent, exhibitors and the interaction with those attending the fair. 4-H Cloverbuds Showing Animals Be sure to read the rules and regulations in the section of your animal. There is a limit of one animal per species for Cloverbuds to enter at the fair. Cloverbuds are welcome to show in the Cloverbud Mini Pet Show scheduled during the week, however the animal must be shorter than the exhibitors knees. RESPONSIBLITIES OF EACH 4-H ANIMAL EXHIBITOR Cleanliness of each animal and exhibitor Stall or pen area manure removed, appropriate bedding Food and water supplied for the animal Cleanliness of the animal area including sweeping and raking Organization of tack in the appropriate storage area Identification of area Cooperation with animal superintendent and other exhibitors

10 Cooperation and interaction with those attending the fair to share a positive image of 4-H to the public coming to the fair. 4-H DAIRY Section CC Cows shown in dry cow classes may not be shown in milking classes. Milk cows may be brought in for show day. Exhibitors of milk cows must have young stock on exhibit during fair week. All animals will be shown by breed and judged using the Danish System. 9 4-H Dairy Exhibitors are required to participate in Showmanship classes. Each contestant must show his own animal but during the course of the contest, may be asked by the judge to show another animal in the show ring. If you are showing in another age division, notice must be given to the superintendent before show day and it needs to be noted on the animal entry form. Class Dairy Fitting and Showmanship 1 Cloverbuds 2 Novice Showing for the first time (Not including Cloverbud experience) 3 Junior 8-13 years of age as of January 1 of current year 4 Senior years of age as of January 1 of current year On Animal Entry Forms and voucher, please list the class number and the breed initials: AYR = Ayrshire HOL = Holstein GUE = Guernsey JER = Jersey BRS = Brown Swiss OTH= Other Recognized Breeds GRD =Grade (not eligible for State Fair) Dairy Breed Classes Section Class Description Birthdate CC 5 Spring Heifer Calf Born after Feb. 28, 2018 CC 6 Winter Heifer Calf CC 7 Fall Heifer Calf CC 8 Summer Yearling CC 9 Spring Yearling not in milk CC 10 Winter Yearling not in milk CC 11 Fall Yearling not in milk CC 12 Fall Yearling in milk CC 13 Junior 2 year old cow CC 14 Senior 2 year old CC 15 Junior 3 year old CC 16 Senior 3 year old CC 17 4 year old cow CC 18 5 year old cow CC 19 Aged Cow Born before

11 CC 20 Dry Cow Must have freshened at least once CC 21 Registered Bred and Owned by 4-H Exhibitor Trophy presented to owner. Must indicate on entry form eligibility for this class. Reg papers will be checked. An animal can only win this award once H GOATS Section DD All animals will be shown by breed, placed numerically, and then grouped Excellent, Good,Worthy. 4-H Goat Exhibitors are required to participate in Showmanship classes. Each contestant must show his own animal but during the course of the contest, may be asked by the judge to show another animal in the show ring. If you are showing in another age division, notice must be given to the superintendent before show day and it needs to be noted on the animal entry form. Section Class Goat Fitting and Showmanship 1 Cloverbuds 2 Novice Showing for the first time (Not including Cloverbud experience) 3 Junior 8-13 years of age as of January 1 of current year 4 Senior years of age as of January 1 of current year Goat Classes Section Class Any Recognized Breed Class Grade/ Other Breed Description DD 5 5A Junior Doe Under 5 months DD 6 6A Intermediate Doe Kid 5 9 months DD 7 7A Junior Yearling Doe Kid 9 16 months DD 8 8A Senior Yearling Doe Kid months DD 9 9A Milkers Under 2 months in milk DD 10 10A Milkers 2-3 years in milk DD 11 11A Milkers 3-5 years in milk DD 12 12A Milkers 5 years and over, in milk DD 13 13A Dam & Daughter shown in individual classes DD 14 Meat Goat Kid DD 15 Market Doe 1 year and under 2, never kidded DD 16 Market Doe 1 year and under 2, kidded DD 17 Market Doe 2 years and over, kidded DD 18 Wether Any Age Age

12 11 4-H SHEEP Section EE All 4-H sheep exhibitors are required to participate in Showmanship classes. Each contestant may show his/her own animal, but during the course of the contest may be asked to show some other animal. All animals will be shown by breed, placed numerically, and then grouped Excellent, Good, Worthy. List the breed of animal on the entry form. All Market Lambs will be placed in the appropriate weight class according to their weight at the fair. Exhibitors should sign up for the class they think their Market Lamb will be in. Market lambs cannot have been shown in breed classes. 4-H Sheep Exhibitors are required to participate in Showmanship classes. Each contestant must show his own animal but during the course of the contest, may be asked by the judge to show another animal in the show ring. If you are showing in another age division, notice must be given to the superintendent before show day and it needs to be noted on the animal entry form. Sheep Breeding Classes Section Class Registered Breed Class Grade/ Crossbred Description EE 5 5A Yearling Ram EE 6 6A Junior Ram Lamb EE 7 7A Senior Ram Lamb EE 8 8A Junior Ewe Lamb EE 9 9A Senior Ewe Lamb EE 10 10A Yearling Ewe EE 11 11A Mature Ewe EE 12 12A Exhibitor Owned Flock- 1 ram, 2 ewes different ages EE 13 Market Lamb EE 14 Fleece

13 12 4-H SWINE Section FF All 4-H swine exhibitors are required to participate in Showmanship classes. Each contestant may show his/her own animal, but, during the course of the contest, may be asked to show some other animal. All animals will be shown by breed, placed numerically, then grouped Excellent, Good, Worthy. All Market Hogs will be placed in the appropriate weight class according to their weight at the fair. Exhibitors should sign up for the class they think their Market Hog will be in. 4-H Swine Exhibitors are required to participate in Showmanship classes. Each contestant must show his own animal but during the course of the contest, may be asked by the judge to show another animal in the show ring. If you are showing in another age division, notice must be given to the superintendent before show day and it needs to be noted on the animal entry form. Section Class Swine Fitting and Showmanship 1 Cloverbuds 2 Novice Showing for the first time (Not including Cloverbud experience) 3 Junior 8-13 years of age as of January 1 of current year 4 Senior years of age as of January 1 of current year Swine Classes Section Class Any Recognized Breed Class Grade/Cross bred Description FF 5 5A Senior Fall Gilt Farrowed on or after July 1 of preceding year FF 6 6A January Spring Gilt Farrowed during January of current year FF 7 7A February Spring Gilt Farrowed during February of current year FF 8 8A Junior Spring Gilt Farrowed on or after March 1 of current year FF 9 Market Hog Age

14 13 4-H BEEF Section GG All 4-H beef exhibitors are required to participate in Showmanship classes. Each contestant may show his/her own animal, but, during the course of the contest, may be asked to show some other animal. All animals will be shown by breed and judged on the Danish System. All steers will be placed in the appropriate weight class according to their weight at the fair. Exhibitors should sign up for the class they think their steers will be in. 4-H Beef Exhibitors are required to participate in Showmanship classes. Each contestant must show his own animal but during the course of the contest, may be asked by the judge to show another animal in the show ring. If you are showing in another age division, notice must be given to the superintendent before show day and it needs to be noted on the animal entry form. Section Class Swine Fitting and Showmanship 1 Cloverbuds 2 Novice Showing for the first time (Not including Cloverbud experience) 3 Junior 8-13 years of age as of January 1 of current year 4 Senior years of age as of January 1 of current year Beef Classes Section Class Any Recognized Breed Class Grade/ Crossbred Description GG 4 4A Junior Heifer Calf Born 1-1 to 4-1 current year GG 5 5A Senior Heifer Calf Born 5-1 to 8-1 previous year GG 6 6A Summer Yearling Heifer Born 9-1 to 12-1 previous year GG 7 7A Junior Yearling Heifer Born 1-1 to 4-30 previous year GG 8 8A Senior Yearling Heifer Born 9-1 to nd previous year GG 9 9A 2 year old Heifer Not Calved GG 10 10A Cow/Calf Project Cow, any age with natural calf born after Jan 1 of current year GG 11 11A Junior Prospect Calf Bull calves born Jan 1 June 1 of current year, still nursing on cow GG 12A Market Steer or Feeder Calf Calf not nursing and weighs under 1000 pounds Age

15 4-H RABBIT Section HH 14 4-H rabbit exhibitors are required to be present for judging. The number of rabbits will be limited to 4 per exhibitor. All rabbits will be shown by breed, placed numerically, then grouped Excellent, Good, or Worthy. Rabbits will be judged by Breed Standards of Perfection of the American Rabbit Breeder Association. Cloverbuds are limited to one entry in the rabbit section. All 4-H Rabbit exhibitors are required to participate in Showmanship classes. The breed of rabbit and color must be on each entry. Exhibitors should have rabbits fed, watered, and litter cleaned by 10:00 AM each morning. Rabbits must have a tattoo or identification will be put in at the fair by superintendent. See note in Pet Class section if exhibiting there. No rabbit under 3 months can be shown. No doe and litter can be shown. Showmanship for Rabbits and Cavies The exhibitor will bring their animal from the cage, introduce themselves, present their rabbit to the judge including the following information: the breed of the animal and class, posing the rabbit, checking the ears, teeth, feet, nails for condition, nose and eyes, sex and general health of the rabbit and other pertinent information regarding their animal. In addition, the presenter shall answer questions from the judge. Cloverbuds will participate in Showmanship but will not be judged with the standards of older 4-H Exhibitors. 4-H Rabbit Exhibitors (not Cloverbuds) are required to complete a Rabbit Project Book if entering rabbits at the Ontario County Fair. This is due with your entry on July 1. It can be found at: This can be entered on your voucher for a ribbon at the fair even though it is required to be entered by July 1. 4-H Rabbit Exhibitors are required to participate in Showmanship classes. Each contestant must show his own animal in Showmanship. Cloverbuds are limited to one rabbit entry. Section Class Rabbit Showmanship 1 Cloverbuds-will not be judged with the standards of other exhibitors 2 Novice Showing for the first time (Not including Cloverbud experience) 3 Junior 8-13 years of age as of January 1 of current year 4 Senior years of age as of January 1 of current year Rabbit Classes Commercial Breed Classes List Breed on Entry Form includes American, Beveren, Californian, Champagne D Argent, Checkered Giant, American Chinchilla, Giant Chinchilla, Cinnamon, Crème d Argent, Flemish Giant, Hotot, English Lop, French Lop, New Zealand, Palomino, Satin, Siamese, Silver Fox Section Class Description Birthdate HH 5 Senior Buck Over 8 months HH 6 Senior Doe Over 8 months

16 HH 7 Intermediate Buck 6-8 months HH 8 Intermediate Doe 6-8 months HH 9 Junior Buck Under 6 months, but at least 3 months old HH 10 Junior Doe Under 6 months, but at least 3 months old 15 Fancy Breed Classes List Breed on Entry Form includes Belgian Hare, Britannia Petite, Standard Chinchilla, Dutch, Dwarf Hotot, English Spot, Florida White, Harlequin, Havana, Himalayan, Holland Lop, Lilac, Mini Lop, Mini Rex, Mini Satin, Netherland Dwarf, Polish, Rex, Rhinelander, American Sable, Silver, Silver Marten, Tan, Thrianta, Velveteen Section Class Description Birthdate HH 11 Senior Buck Over 6 months HH 12 Senior Doe Over 6 months HH 13 Junior Buck Under 6 months, but at least 3 months old HH 14 Junior Doe Under 6 months, but at least 3 months old Wool Breed Classes List Breed on Entry Form includes English Angora, French Angora, Giant Angora, Satin Angora, Jersey Wooly, American Fuzzy Lop, Lion Heads Tort Section Class Description Birthdate HH 15 Senior Buck Over 6 months HH 16 Senior Doe Over 6 months HH 17 Junior Buck Under 6 months, but at least 3 months old HH 18 Junior Doe Under 6 months, but at least 3 months old 4-H Pet Care Project Rabbit- Only one entry can be made in this class per exhibitor. This class is for 4-H Project Rabbits that are of unknown or mixed breed origin. Rabbits in this class cannot be shown in any of the purebred classes. Rabbits that have one or more disqualifications can also be entered in this Pet Care Class. These rabbits do not need to have permanent identification unless the exhibitor is planning to exhibit the animal at state fair. Section Class Description HH 19 Buck HH 20 Doe

17 4-H CAVIES (GUINEA PIGS) Section I I 16 4-H cavy exhibitors are required to be present for judging. The number of cavies will be limited to 4 per exhibitor. All cavies will be shown by breed, placed numerically, then grouped Excellent, Good, or Worthy. Cavies will be judged by Breed Standards of Perfection of the American Cavy Breeder Association. All 4-H cavy exhibitors are required to participate in Showmanship classes. Cloverbuds are limited to one entry in the Cavy classes. The breed of cavy must be on each entry. Exhibitors should have cavies fed, watered, and litter cleaned by 10:00 AM each morning. Cavies must be permanently identified. Showmanship for Rabbits and Cavies The exhibitor will bring their animal from the cage, introduce themselves, present their rabbit to the judge including the following information: the breed of the animal and class, posing the rabbit, checking the ears, teeth, feet, nails for condition, nose and eyes, sex and general health of the rabbit and other pertinent information regarding their animal. In addition, the presenter shall answer questions from the judge. Cloverbuds will participate in Showmanship but will not be judged with the standards of older 4-H Exhibitors. 4-H Cavy Exhibitors (not Cloverbuds) are required to complete a Cavy Project Book if entering rabbits at the county fair. This is due with your entry on July 1. It can be found at This can be entered on your voucher for a ribbon at the fair even though it is required to be entered by July 1. 4-H Cavy Exhibitors are required to participate in Showmanship classes. Each contestant must show his own animal in Showmanship. Section Class Cavy Showmanship 1 Cloverbuds will not be judged with standards of other cavy exhibitors 2 Novice Showing for the first time (Not including Cloverbud experience) 3 Junior 8-13 years of age as of January 1 of current year 4 Senior years of age as of January 1 of current year Cavy Classes No cavy under 3 months and over 4 years can be shown. No sows with litters will be allowed. Cloverbuds can have one entry Limit to 4 for each 4-H exhibitor Cloverbuds are limited to one cavy entry List Breed on Entry Form includes American, Abyssinian, Peruvian, White Crested, Teddy, Silkie, Satin American, Satin Abyssinian, Satin Silkie, Satin Teddy, Coronet, Texel, Pets, Crossbreeds and Grades Section Class Description Age/Weight Requirements I I 5 Senior Boar More than 2 pounds I I 6 Senior Sow More than 2 pounds I I 7 Intermediate Boar Less than 6 months, 1 pound 6 ounces to 2

18 pounds I I 8 Intermediate Sow Less than 6 months, 1 pound 6 ounces to 2 pounds I I 9 Junior Boar Less than 4 months, less than 1 pound 6 ounces I I 10 Junior Sow Less than 4 months, less than 1 pound 6 ounces 4-H POULTRY Section JJ 17 The 4-H Poultry Show will be judged according to the Poultry Standard of Perfection book, 4-H Fitting and Showmanship Members Guide, and the NYS 4-H Poultry Judging book. The members guide and judging books are available at the 4-H office. The poultry Standard of Perfection book will be available to see at the poultry clinic held before the fair. All exhibitors are expected to follow the dress code listed in the 4-H Poultry Judging book, which outlines the dress code for the show as black or dark colored pants, and a white shirt or blouse. You will lose points in all classes if you are not dressed properly. All families that exhibit poultry MUST select 1 evening to sit in the poultry barn from 6 pm -10 pm. If you do not select an evening that works best for you, one will be assigned. If unable to stay and help due to circumstances, you need to make arrangements with another family in the poultry area. Any youth 14 or over may close the barn at closing time. Rules: 1. Showmanship class will begin at 12: Animals will be going through an animal check-in area with the state vets before going to the exhibit barns. 3. Any entries with lice or mites will be asked to leave the fairgrounds. 4. Cages will be assigned prior to exhibitor s arrival at the fair and are not to be moved by exhibitor without approval by the superintendent. 5. Entries to be caged in the Poultry barn by Tuesday at 10 AM. 6. Members are limited to 15 fair entries with the meat bird entry being one entry. Cloverbuds are limited to one entry. 7. Feed must be provided for all poultry on exhibit. 8. Exhibitors should consider the possibility of exhibits being lost, strayed, or stolen during fair week. Care will be taken to prevent losses, but superintendents and the Fair Association cannot assume responsibility. 9. All poultry except waterfowl and pigeons shall have originated from US pullorum-typhiod clean or equivalent flocks, or have a negative pullorum test within 90- days of the Fair. The pullorum certificate must be sent in with entries. (Photocopies are acceptable) 10. Awards will be presented Friday afternoon either immediately after the poultry show or after the 4-H Animal Costume Class is completed depending on the number of entries. 11. Birds are to be removed from the cages on Saturday of the fair when approval is given by the superintendent. 12. Cages and feed/water dishes must be cleaned by exhibitor upon removing the birds and will begin at 8 P.M. Saturday. 13. Failure to clean cages or to follow rules in general will result in no ribbon or premiums to the exhibitor. All classes are in cage except showmanship classes. The judge will walk from cage to cage for judging. All entries in these classes will be judged according to standard of perfection. They will receive a blue, red, or white ribbon. Prizes will be awarded accordingly. Rooster Crowing Contest: A Rooster Crowing Contest will be held at 12:15from Wednesday until Saturday. Each youth exhibitor will be allowed to enter 1 bird each day. Roosters are given a 15-minute time limit. The rooster who crows the most in the 15 minutes will be the winner for that day. Once a rooster has won it will not be allowed to compete in further contests during the week until the champion crow off on Saturday.. Poultry Schedule: Poultry Show will be Friday at 12:30. Exhibitors are encouraged to participate in the Animal Costume Contest that is scheduled for other species. Poultry Science Contest will be Tuesday at 1:00. You must pre-register with the 4-H office to participate in this event during the fair. Poultry Exhibitors are limited to 15 birds

19 Cloverbud Poultry Exhibitors: Cloverbud exhibitors are only allowed to enter one bird. It is for exhibition only and will receive a participation ribbon. Cloverbuds are encouraged to participate in the Cloverbud Mini Size Pet Show and the Animal Costume show during fair week. Cloverbuds may also participate in the Cloverbud Mini Pet Show during fair week. 18 Poultry Classes Section Class Poultry Showmanship JJ 1 Novice Showmanship 1 st year showman JJ 2 Junior Showmanship 8-13 years of age as of January 1 of current year (if having shown before) JJ 3 Senior Showmanship years of age as of January 1 of current year (if having shown before) JJ 4 Master Showmanship Top 2 exhibitors from Junior and Senior Showmanship compete for this Poultry Classes Section Class Name Class Name of Class Description JJ Production Class 5 Egg Producers JJ 6 Meat Bird JJ Standard 7 Pullet 4-12 months JJ 8 Hen Over 1 year JJ 9 Cockerel 4-12 months JJ 10 Rooster Over 1 year JJ Bantam 11 Pullet 4-12 JJ 12 Hen Over 1 year JJ 13 Cockerel 4-12 months JJ 14 Rooster Over 1 year JJ Standard/Bantam 15 Pet not in Over 4 months Standard or mixed bird JJ Other 16 Pigeons Over 6 months JJ 17 Guinea Fowl Over 6 months JJ 18 Turkey At least 6 months JJ Pairs and Trio (caged together) 19 Young Pairs 1 male/1female, same breed, size, 4-12 months JJ 20 Old Pairs 1 male/1female, same breed, size, over 1 year JJ 21 Young Trios 1 male/1female, same breed, size, 4-12 months JJ 22 Old Trios 1 male/1female, same breed, size, over 1 year

20 JJ Waterfowl 23 Bantams JJ 24 Standard Size Ducks JJ 25 Geese JJ Peacock 26 Peacock JJ 19 HORSE Section KK See website at under 4-H Events for information There is a separate booklet for horse classes. Tuesday English Show Wednesday Mounted Games Thursday Western Friday Gymkhana All Horse Shows begin at 10 AM All Coggins and Rabies Certificates have to be into the 4-H office BY MONDAY, JULY 2. Late certificates will be charged a $5 late fee. NEW YORK STATE AG AND MARKETS 2018 ANIMAL REGULATIONS CAN BE FOUND AT or CLICK ON ONTARIO COUNTY FAIR INFORMATION General Ontario County Fair information not related to 4-H can be found at (schedules, grandstand events, rides)

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