Rabbits/Cavies Project

​The 4-H Rabbits/Cavies Project provide youth fun and hands-on learning experiences that develop life skills, as well as teaches valuable information about properly caring for their animals. 4-H Rabbit and Cavy Projects are similar, in that subjects such as such as general care, nutrition, housing, and health care are presented in the curricular materials. Youth also have the opportunity to prepare an exhibit for showing at the state fairs. Youth have the opportunity to develop responsibility, decision-making, nurturing, and communication skills through active participation in the 4-H Rabbit and Cavy Projects.

POTENTIAL COLLEGE MAJORS

• Agribusiness
• Agricultural Education
• Animal Sciences
• Farm Management
• Food Science
• Pre-Veterinary Medicine
• Sustainable Food and Farming Systems
• Veterinary Technician or Technologist
• UAF Course Catalog
• UAA Course Catalog
• UAS Course Catalog

POSSIBLE CAREERS

• Agriculture
• Veterinarian

RESOURCES

4-H Curriculum and Guides

• Rabbit 1: What's Hoppening?
• Rabbit 2: Making Tracks
• Rabbit 3: All Ears
• Rabbit Group Activity Helper's Guide
• Ohio State University Rabbit Resource Handbook
• Rabbit Cages and Hutches
• Rabbit Chart (MN 4-H)
• Cavy Resource Handbook
• Cavy Beginner (SC 4-H)
• Cavy Intermediate (SC 4-H)
• Cavy Advanced (SC 4-H)​

Exhibit Requirements and Guidelines

• Alaska State Fair
• Other State Fairs (Tanana Valley, Southeast Alaska, Deltana, Kenai Peninsula, Kodiak, Kenny Lake)
• Rabbit/Cavy exhibits: AK State Fair
• Pen/Cage request form: AK State Fair