Animal & Livestock Projects

The 4-H Aquatic Science project is designed to help youth learn about raising and caring for aquarium fish. The project provides guidance with aquarium set-up, maintenance, and fish selection.

Exhibit Guidelines:

1. Complete the General Project Record Sheet for the current grade (one per person). Turn it in to your 4-H Club Leader by June 30 or earlier date announced by your club for grading.
2. Completed a project 3-ring binder that must be turned in at project entry time and judged with exhibit.
3. Care for a minimum of one (1) pair of fish or other aquatic animal with a simple, appropriate environment. If you raise guppies, you will need a minimum of three (3) fish. Do NOT overcrowd your tank. Do NOT pair fish species that are not tank compatible. Do NOT pair fish that need to be kept separate, (i.e. Beta Fish).
4. Tank size needs to be a maximum of five (5) gallons for exhibit at 4-H Fair complete with appropriate amount of water and an appropriately sized water filter. At least one side of the tank must be flat for proper viewing of the fish displayed. 
5. Please have your tank displayed well "balanced" with 4-H appropriate and fish safe decor (i.e. gravel, rocks, plants, etc.). A "balanced" tank includes a reflection of a natural setting as closely related  the species of fish being displayed.
6. Please mare sure ALL fish being brought and displayed at the 4-H Fair are healthy and free of disease, and damage (torn fins etc.) .
7. You are responsible for the daily care (feeding etc.) of your fish/aquatic animal during the fair when displaying your tank. 

The 4-H Beef project provides youth with a fun and hands-on learning experience which develops skills in nutrition, health care, and animal husbandry. Youth will learn responsibility, goal setting, record keeping, problem solving, personal safety, disease prevention, and decision making. These are just some examples of what life skills gained in the 4-H animal project.

The 4-H Cat project provides youth a fun and hands-on learning experience that develops life skills and teaches animal responsibility. Youth will learn responsibility, goal setting, record keeping, problem solving, personal safety, disease prevention, and decision making. These are just some examples of what life skills gained in the 4-H animal project.

The 4-H Dairy project provides youth with a fun and hands-on learning experience which develops skills in nutrition, health care, and animal husbandry. Youth will learn responsibility, goal setting, record keeping, problem solving, personal safety, disease prevention, and decision making. These are just some examples of what life skills gained in the 4-H animal project.

The 4-H Dog project provides youth with a fun and hands-on learning experience which develops skills in nutrition, health care, and animal husbandry. Subject areas also include obedience and agility. Youth also will learn responsibility, goal setting, record keeping, problem solving, personal safety, disease prevention, and decision making. These are just some examples of what life skills gained in the 4-H animal project.

The 4-H Goat project provides youth with a fun and hands-on learning experience which develops skills in nutrition, health care, and animal husbandry. Youth will learn responsibility, goal setting, record keeping, problem solving, personal safety, disease prevention, and decision making. These are just some examples of what life skills gained in the 4-H animal project.

The 4-H Horse and Pony project provides youth with a fun and hands-on learning experience which develops skills in nutrition, health care, and animal husbandry. Youth will learn responsibility, goal setting, record keeping, problem solving, personal safety, disease prevention, and decision making. These are just some examples of what life skills gained in the 4-H animal project.

The 4-H Poultry project provides youth with a fun and hands-on learning experience which develops skills in nutrition, health care, animal husbandry, and proper care for poultry. Youth will learn responsibility, goal setting, record keeping, problem solving, personal safety, disease prevention, and decision making. These are just some examples of what life skills gained in the 4-H animal project.

The 4-H Rabbit project provides youth with a fun and hands-on learning experience which develops skills in nutrition, health care, and animal husbandry. Youth will learn responsibility, goal setting, record keeping, problem solving, personal safety, disease prevention, and decision making. These are just some examples of what life skills gained in the 4-H animal project.

The 4-H Sheep project provides youth with a fun and hands-on learning experience which develops skills in nutrition, health care, and animal husbandry. Youth will learn responsibility, goal setting, record keeping, problem solving, personal safety, disease prevention, and decision making. These are just some examples of what life skills gained in the 4-H animal project.

The 4-H Small Animals project provides youth a fun and hands-on experience that is directly related to animal care, feeding, housing, and managing various small animal species. Youth will gain life skills such as record keeping, time management, and decision making.

The 4-H Starter Calf project provides youth with a fun and hands-on learning experience which develops skills in nutrition, health care, rate of gain, and animal husbandry. Youth will learn responsibility, goal setting, record keeping, problem solving, personal safety, disease prevention, and decision making. These are just some examples of what life skills gained in the 4-H animal project.

The 4-H Swine project provides youth with a fun and hands-on learning experience which develops skills in nutrition, health care, and animal husbandry. Youth will learn responsibility, goal setting, record keeping, problem solving, personal safety, disease prevention, and decision making. These are just some examples of what life skills gained in the 4-H animal project.

The purpose of the record sheet to to help document and guide you with your 4-H projects.  We want this to be fun as well as a learning experience for our 4-H members. 

Please contact either your 4-H Club Leader or the Extension Office to receive your Pet Record Sheet.

The purpose of the record sheet to to help document and guide you with your 4-H projects.  We want this to be fun as well as a learning experience for our 4-H members. 

Please contact either your 4-H Club Leader or the Extension Office to receive your Livestock Record Sheet.