Animal Projects
See the 4-H home page for a complete list of 4-H Record Book Guidelines and Project Requirements. We also encourage you to review the Youth Exhibitor, Livestock Rules and Auction sections of the Owyhee County Fair book. The Fair book is typically available in June in The Owyhee Avalanche and at several local businesses in your community.
Large Animals
Youth Guide on Animal Welfare for Fairs and Exhibitions
Adult Guide on Animal Welfare for Fairs and Exhibitions
MARKET
Beginning in the 2016-17 4-H year, CCS books will no longer be used for Beef, Goat, Sheep or Swine projects. We will be using “Lesson Plans” created by the University of Idaho 4-H Animal Task Force. These Lesson Plans can be used in conjunction with the Resource Handbook for each species. If you would like to order one or more Resource Handbooks for your club or family, we can order those through the Extension Office. If you have any questions throughout this transition, please do not hesitate to contact Janelle or Scott at the Extension Office.
- Lesson Plan CHECKLIST for ALL Beef, Sheep, Swine, Goat projects (market and breeding)
- LESSON PLANS:
- Facilities Managment
- What’s Your Plan? (Level 1)
- Housing (Level 1)
- Environment: Caring for My Animal (Level 1)
- Temperature and Ventilation — Air Flow — in the Barn (Level 1)
- Safe Animal Handling
- Selection
- Common Livestock Breeds and Characteristics (Level 1)
- Common Livestock Breeds and Characteristics (Level 1) PowerPoint Supplement
- Evaluation (Level 1)
- Reproduction
- Nutrition
- Health and Disease
- Showring
- Grooming – Beef (Level 1)
- Showmanship (Level 1) (Level 1)
- Equipment (Level 1) (Level 1)
- Getting Ready for the Show (Level 1) (Level 1)
- Advocacy
- Connecting with the Public through a Positive Image (Level 1)
- Where Our Food Comes From(Level 1)
- Marketing
- Thank You Letters (Level 1)
- Inviting Buyers (Level 2)
- Recordkeeping
- Making a Plan — How Much does it Cost to Raise My Animal? (Level 1)
- Income Statement (this is an Excel file)
- Quality Assurance
- Why is Quality Assurance Important? (Level 1)
- Animal Welfare – Handling (Level 1)
- Ethics – Pillars of Character (Levels 1, 2)
- Ethics – Sportsmanship (Level 1)
- Ethics – Consequences of Unethical Behavior (Level 2, Parents) (Level 2, Parents)
- Facilities Managment
- 4H and FFA Bill of Sale. A completed and signed Bill of Sale must be turned in at weigh-in. Incomplete forms will NOT be accepted. We must have your form on file in order for you to weigh-in at Fair.
- Livestock Unloading and Loading map at the Owyhee County Fairgrounds
- Boundary Exception Petition Form. Petitions are DUE to the Fair Board JANUARY 1.
- 2017 Livestock Weigh in Schedule
- 2017 Buyer Flier. We strongly encourage you to create your own buyer letter or flier; however, if you are unable to do so, we have provided a basic one you may use.
- 2017 Buyer Certificate
Beef
- March 4, 2017 Beef Weigh in
- March 11, 2017 Youth Beef Field Day More Information
- Lesson Plan CHECKLIST for ALL Beef, Sheep, Swine, Goat projects projects (market and breeding)
- Opportunities to learn and increase your livestock herd
- Owyhee Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) Beef Heifer Replacement Program Application DUE June 1
- Snake River Stampede Calf Scramble Application DUE June 15
Goat
- May 19, 2017 Goat Weigh-in
- Lesson Plan CHECKLIST for ALL Beef, Sheep, Swine, Goat projects projects (market, breeding and dairy goat)
Sheep
- May 19, 2017 Sheep Weigh-in
- June 2 – Sheep Field Day for 4-H and FFA Youth, 1:00-4:00 p.m. at Payette County Fairgrounds in New Plymouth
- Lesson Plan CHECKLIST for ALL Beef, Sheep, Swine, Goat projects projects (market and breeding)
- Tail Docking Policy for Owyhee County Fair
Swine
- April 10, 2017 Swine Weigh-in
- June 1 – Swine Field Day for 4-H and FFA Youth, 1:00-4:00 p.m. at Owyhee County Fairgrounds in Homedale
- Lesson Plan CHECKLIST for ALL Beef, Sheep, Swine, Goat projects (market and breeding)
NON-MARKET
Permanent Individual Animal Record Book. All breeding projects should be conducted in a manner that is supportive and complementary to the livestock program policy. The minimum period of time for ownership (or as the primary caregiver) for beef, dairy, goat, sheep and swine breeding animals fed and exhibited at a 4-H sanctioned event will be 90 days, or as noted in the Idaho 4-H Project Requirement Handbook. If a project animal is leased by a 4-H member, a complete written and signed copy of the lease agreement must be returned to the county extension office by the required ownership date.
Beef – Breeding
- Lesson Plan CHECKLIST for ALL Beef, Sheep, Swine, Goat projects (market and breeding)
Dairy
- CHECKLIST – Dairy
- Opportunity to increase your Dairy ownership
- Treasure Valley Dairy Replacement Heifer 2017-18. Application DUE to the Canyon County Extension Office no later than February 27, 2017.
Dairy Goat
- Lesson Plan CHECKLIST for ALL Beef, Sheep, Swine, Goat projects (market and breeding)
Dairy Goat – Breeding
- Lesson Plan CHECKLIST for ALL Beef, Sheep, Swine, Goat projects (market, breeding and dairy goat)
Meat Goat – Breeding
- Lesson Plan CHECKLIST for ALL Beef, Sheep, Swine, Goat projects (market and breeding)
Horse
- 2017 Registration packet Horse Camp – youth
- 2017 Registration packet Horse Camp – adult
- 2017 Horse Guidelines and Rulebook
- 2017 Horse Record Book
- 2017 Ranch Horse Book
- 2017 Horse Donation Letter
- Horses are Fun – horseless project
- PNW 4-H Horse Project Guide
Sheep – Breeding
- Lesson Plan CHECKLIST for ALL Beef, Sheep, Swine, Goat projects(market and breeding)
Swine – Breeding
- Lesson Plan CHECKLIST for ALL Beef, Sheep, Swine, Goat projects (market and breeding)
Small Animal Projects
Please see the Cloverbud page for Small Animal activities for Cloverbuds, ages 5-7.
Birds & Poultry
Cat
Cavy
Dog
Pygmy Goat
Rabbit
GET IN TOUCH
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 400
Marsing, ID 83639
Location:
238 Eighth Avenue West
Marsing, ID 83639
Phone: 208-896-4104
Email: jmthompson@uidaho.edu