Bucket Calf

A bucket calf is an orphan or newborn calf; male or female; dairy, beef, or cross; fed on bucket or bottle. This project encourages youth to learn about raising beef or dairy cattle. Members will learn about caring for and raising a calf and about related health issues. Emphasis in this project is placed on the 4-H'ers knowledge, not the quality of the animal.

PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT: Kathleen Rulon, 317-694-8729, kmrulon@gmail.com

EXHIBIT CHECK-IN:          Wednesday, July 15, 2-8 PM

JUDGING:                          Thursday, July 16, 8:30 AM, Open Judging

RELEASE:                          Tuesday, July 21, 7 AM - Noon, All Non-Auction livestock released

STATE FAIR ENTRIES:      All livestock for STATE FAIR must be properly identified and
                                           enrolled. Refer to indianastatefair.com for entry information.

Bucket calves may be entered the following year in the beef cattle or dairy cattle project. 4-H Beef and Dairy Steers and Crossbred Beef Heifers must attend and be identified at the 4-H Beef/Dairy ID, February 28, 2026, 9-11 AM in the Small Animal Barn to be eligible to be exhibited at the 4-H Fair.

General 4-H Rules

Workshops

Fair Page

Hamilton County 4-H Animal Id Info

 Hamilton County 4-H Home