The rabbit project teaches proper methods of caring for, raising, breeding and marketing rabbits. There are three project options: Market Rabbit Project (breeding and raising rabbits for meat); Rabbit Breeding Project (breeding and raising rabbits for desired or unique characteristics); and Pet Project (maintaining rabbits for companionship).

We breed rabbits for 4H and FFA students who need high-quality show rabbits. We have found that the Californian and/or New Zealand are the best show rabbits for Texas. We also breed meat rabbits that range from 5-7 lbs. Rabbit meat is a lean, high-protein, and low-fat meat that is a good source of iron, zinc, and B vitamins.

For most 4-H’ers and FFA members their first (and often only) experience with showing rabbits is raising Market Rabbits at their local County Show. Meat pens consist of three rabbits shown as a group. They are judged on having a good body type, and for having uniformity among the three individual rabbits.

We house two breeds of rabbits on the farm; Californians and Mini Lops. All of our rabbits are bred and born on the farm and are shown as fair projects in the SoCal and Indio fairs. Students who wish to show rabbits at the fair will learn how to properly handle and show rabbits, provide basic care, learn general knowledge, and work in a team ...

How to include rabbits in your FFA program. SUPERVISED AGRICULTURAL EXPERIENCE; Work with your teacher to design your project; Suggested topics include: Nutrition, Genetics, Rabbit Husbandry, etc. Food production, reproduction, biology, livestock husbandry, proper handling, daily responsibility.

We are Texas Rabbit Breeders that specialize in selling top quality californian rabbit breeding stock and show rabbits to 4-H and FFA students. Our texas based rabbitry began in the year 2006 and has continued to grow ever since.

We are a Large Texas Rabbitry specializing in Californian Rabbits. Our temperature controlled rabbitry allows for year round breeding. We are a veterinarian inspected Rabbitry located in Seguin, Texas approximately 30 minutes east of San Antonio. We primarily breed meat pen rabbits for 4-H and FFA County youth show students.

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FFA members must be present to show their rabbits. Each member will carry his or her rabbit to the judging table and show it during judging. If you are not present your animal will not be shown. Schedules will be posted in the barn.

• What are the differences between showing market rabbits and breeding rabbits? • What is a judge looking for when judging a meat pen? • What happens to your breeding rabbits after the show? APPLY: • How can this activity help you decide which type of show rabbits you want?