4-H Rabbits
Due to the presence of the Rabbit Hemorraghic Disease (RHDV2) in neighboring states, the 4-H Rabbits Show at the 2021 Ford County Fair will be a Carrier-Only Show. Rabbits will not be housed on the Fairgrounds. if cases become confirmed in Kansas, Fair staff will determine if a live show needs to be canceled or moved forward.
Rabbit Show Rules
- All rabbit entries must have a pre-entry no later than July 1 (this includes showmanship, Jr. Doe, etc.).
- Exhibitor may enter as many as eight entries. All eight entries may be in the same class.
- Rabbits no going to the Kansas State Fair may have their tattoo written in the left ear with a permanent marker. Kansas State Fair rabbits must have a permanent tattoo number in their left ear.
- Breeding classes will be judged by breed and fur. Name of breed and tattoo number must be on pre-entry.
- Exhibitors that qualify a junior or intermediate rabbit at the Ford County Fair or qualifying show must show the rabbit in the correct class according to its age and weight at State Fair time. Pre Junior (under 3 months) classes only available in the following breeds: Argente, Braun, Beveren, Blanc de Hotot, Californian, Champagne D'Argent, Checkered Giant, American Chinchilla, Giant Chinchilla, Cinnamon, Creme D'Argent, New Zealand, and Palomino. Juniors (under 6 months). Intermediate (6-8 months) classes only available in the following breed: American, Giant Angora, Argente Braun, Beveren, Blanc de Hotot, California, Champagne D'Argente, American Chinchilla, Giant Chinchilla, Cinnamon, Creme D'ARgent, Flemish Giant, English Lop, French Lop, New Zealand, Palomino, Satin and Silver Fox. Senior, six months of age or over, for breeds other than those listed as having Intermediate classes, eight months of age or over for breeds having Intermedate classes.
- Exhibits need to be purebreds only.
- Cages will be assigned based upon class pre-entry numbers.
Recognized Breeds and Varieties of American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA)
As of April 2021
