Rabbits

The rabbit project will help you learn how to raise and care for your rabbits. It is suggested that you start with a doe and extend the project each year. It is best to enroll in the fall to prepare for receiving your first rabbit.

Things to Learn/Do in the Project

Ages 7-9

Identify main breeds of rabbits
Identify the parts of a rabbit
Describe good feeding and watering practices
Learn to groom and show a rabbit

Ages 10-13

Gain skills to manage and care for rabbits
Learn to care for newborn rabbits (kits)
Judge best rabbits for show

Ages 14 and Older

Learn breeding, genetics, culling and determining pregnancy
Anatomy of rabbits
Learn best marketing practices

Kansas Rabbit Breeds and Varieties

Kansas 4-H Youth Development recognizes the authorized breed list of the American Rabbit Breeders Association for show purposes. The Kansas Rabbit Breeders Association is a strong supporter and partner in this high quality project. The following list is officially recognized by the ARBA and may be showed, if animals qualify, at this year's State 4-H Rabbit Show at the Kansas State Fair. The State 4-H Rabbit Show is not an official ARBA show; however, includes opportunities to exhibit for conformation, fur, rabbit showmanship and rabbit judging.

Project Materials

Reasonably priced materials are available for every project in Kansas 4-H. You can order the materials for your project online or contact your local Extension Office.

Rabbits (RA100)

General Rabbit Resources