WSU Extension

Spokane County 4-H

SMALL ANIMALS   

 

Poultry

Rabbit

Dog

Cat

Cavy (guinea pigs)

Small Animals

Vet Science

Self-Determined

 

POULTRY
GBCA Fryers Project
GBCB Layers Project
GBCC Other Poultry Project

Objectives:
_ learn to use accepted practices for mental, physical, and emotional health, and to respect yourself and others
_ develop skills, knowledge, and attitudes for lifelong use
_ practice leadership skills and roles, take part in community affairs, and demonstrate citizenship responsibility
_ develop integrity, sportsmanship, decision making capability, and public speaking skills through participation in demonstrations, tours, judging, or exhibits
_ learn and apply recommended principles of poultry production
_ demonstrate a knowledge of sound breeding, feeding, and management practices
_ identify breeds, types of poultry, and employ efficient marketing methods
_ explore career, job, and productive leisure opportunities

Member Publications
C0780 Poultry Record (bundle of 10) .............$1.00

Leader Publications
EM4887 Poultry Leader Guide ........................$12.00
C0056 Pigeon Chart ......................................$1.00
C0531 Poultry Show Card (pad of 25) ...............NC
C0782 4-H Poultry Judging Breed ID Card (pad of 50) ............................................NC
C0791 Duck Chart .........................................$1.00
C0819 Chicken Chart ....................................$1.50
EM3497 Poultry Science Exhibit Ideas ...............$1.00
MNEF411 Home Processing of Poultry ................$2.50
NE4H460 National Poultry Judging Manual ........ $4.50
PNW0494E Raising Ratites: Ostriches, Emus, and Rheas ...............................................NC

Quality Assurance & Animal Care Youth Education Program Curriculum & Learning Laboratory Kit for Poultry Available for checkout to 4-H clubs from Spokane County ExtensionOffice,477-2048 or 4-H@spokanecounty.org

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 RABBIT
GBIA Rabbit Project

Objectives:
_ learn and apply recommended principles of rabbit production
_ demonstrate a knowledge of sound breeding, feeding, and management practices
_ identify types and varieties of rabbits and employ efficient marketing methods
_ develop integrity, sportsmanship, decision making capability, and public speaking skills through participation in demonstrations, tours, judging,
and exhibits
_ appreciate the value of rabbits in scientific research
_ practice leadership skills and roles, take part in
community affairs, and demonstrate citizenship responsibility
_ explore career, job, and productive leisure opportunities
_ develop lifelong skills, knowledge, and attitudes
_ learn to use accepted practices for mental, physical, and emotional health, and to respect yourself and others

Member Publications
C0448 Rabbit Project Hutch Record
(pad of 10) .........................................$1.50
C0832 Rabbit Record (bundle of 10) ..............$1.00
EB0975 Raising Rabbits—Helpful Suggestions for Beginners ......................................$1.00
PNW0163 4-H Rabbit Project ..............................$1.50

Leader Publications
EM4859 Rabbit Leader Guide .........................$15.00
EM4353 Judging Rabbit Pelts ...........................$1.00
EM4502 Judging Rabbits ..................................$1.00
OR4H1602L Rabbit Chart .......................................$1.50
PNW0310E Domestic Rabbits: Diseases and
Parasites .................................................NC

Quality Assurance & Animal Care Youth Education Program Curriculum & Learning Laboratory Kit for Rabbit Available for checkout to 4-H clubs from Spokane County ExtensionOffice,477-2048 or 4-H@spokanecounty.org

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DOG
GBEA Dog Care Project
GBEB Dog Obedience Project

Objectives:
_ exercise responsible pet care and ownership
_ practice methods of dog obedience training
_ recognize characteristics of dogs
_ study dog care, nutrition, health, breeding, and anatomy
_ use organizational skills, including judging and record keeping
_ develop and use life skills, including decision making, public speaking, team work, sportsmanship, respect for others, and community service
_ realize the value and dignity of work and careers
_ learn to use science processing skills

Member Publications
MNBU8166 Wiggles and Wags. ...........................$3.50
MNBU8167 Canine Connection. ..........................$3.50
MNBU8168 Leading the Pack...............................$3.50
C0794 Dog Record (pad of 10) ......................$1.00
EM4927E WA State 4-H Dog Project Showmanship Manual .......................... NC*
C1084E WA State 4-H Dog Obedience Program Rabies Vaccination Certificate ............... NC*
C1085E 4-H Dog Agility Release Form ............... NC*
EM4923E WA State 4-H Dog Judging Contest Guidelines ............................................ NC*
EM4925E WA State 4-H Dog Project Agility Rules . NC*
EM4926E WA State 4-H Dog Bowl Rules ............... NC*
EM4927E WA State Guide to 4-H Dog Project Showmanship Manual .......................... NC*

Leader Publications for All Dog Projects*
MNBU8169 Dog Group Helper’s Guide .................$3.50
EM4924E WA State 4-H Dog Program Guidelines . NC*

GBEC Service Dog Project

Objectives:
_ house, feed, and care for a puppy
_ detect common ailments and apply treatments
_ raise, socialize, train, and protect a service puppy

Member Publications
C0232 Identification Card—4-H Guide Dog Project (pad of 25) .................................NC
C0961 Service Dog/Puppy Project Record (pad of 10) .........................................$2.00

AKC Materials
Washington 4-H has made an agreement with the
American Kennel Club to allow members and leaders
to use AKC educational materials.

Members, to receive publications, individually send apostcard to AKC with the following message: “I am a 4-H Dog Project member in Washington State.
I understand that one copy of each of the following materials is free. Please send me a copy of each of the following. Thank you.”
• Obedience Regulations
• Junior Showmanship
• Dogs—A General Information Booklet
• Canine Summer Safety
• Winter Care for Canines
• Getting Started Series
• Rules Applying to Dog Shows

Print your name, address, city, state, and zip code, and send the postcard to:
American Kennel Club
5580 Centerview Drive, Suite 200
Raleigh, NC 27606-3390

Leaders may request one free copy of each of the AKC publications listed above, and the following:
• AKC Order Form
• Canine Good Citizen Program Information
The Complete Dog Book for Kids ............................... $9.00
Order from State 4-H Office, WSU Pullman 509-335-2981, or use the online order from at http://4h.wsu.edu/projects/dog.htm.

Quality Assurance & Animal Care Youth EducationProgram Curriculum & Learning Laboratory Kit for Dog Available for checkout to 4-H clubs from SpokaneCounty ExtensionOffice,477-2048 or
4-H@spokanecounty.org

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CAT
GBD Cat Project

Objectives:
_ learn about cats and their characteristics
_ exercise responsible pet care and ownership
_ study cat care, nutrition, health, breeding, and anatomy
_ plan and prepare for exhibits and shows
_ use organizational skills, including judging and record keeping
_ develop and use life skills, including decision making, public speaking, teamwork, sportsmanship, respect for others, and community service
_ realize the value and dignity of work and careers
_ learn to use science processing skills

Member Publications
MNBU8148 Purr-fect Pal. .....................................$3.50
MNBU6147 Climbing Up!. ...................................$3.50
MNBU6148 Leaping Forward. ..............................$3.50
C0793 Cat Record (pad of 10) .......................$1.00
EM4289 Cat Physiology, Unit 3. .....................$2.00
EM4809 4-H Cat Project, Unit 1......................$1.50
EM4810 Cat Fitting and Showing .....................$1.00

Leader Publications
MNBU6149 Cat Project Helper’s Guide ..................$3.50
EM4284 Cat Physiology, Unit 3,
Leader Guide. ...................................$1.00
EM4900 4-H Cat Project, Unit 2.. ..................$3.50

Quality Assurance & Animal Care Youth Education Program Curriculum & Learning Laboratory Kit for Cat Available for checkout to 4-H clubs from SpokaneCounty ExtensionOffice,477-2048 or 4-H@spokanecounty.org

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 CAVY
GBIB Cavy Project

Objectives:
_ select and judge cavies
_ feed, house, and keep cavies healthy
_ groom and show cavies

Leader Publications
PNW573 4-H Cavy Project Guide ......................$7.00

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SMALL ANIMALS
GBK Explore the World of Small Animals

Project _
Objectives:
_ develop an appreciation for and understanding of animal well-being
_ develop an awareness of and participate in science
_ provide the opportunity for personal development

Leader Publication
PNW0554 Explore the World of Small Animals ....$4.50

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VETERINARY SCIENCE
HBIA Normal Animal Project .

Objectives:
_ learn what a veterinarian does
_ recognize a normal, healthy animal
_ learn how foods, shelter, and sanitation affect animal health
_ learn about basic structure of the animal body

Member Publications
C0802 Animal Record Sheet (pad of 10) ........ $1.00
NEEC299 The Normal Animal, Unit 1 .................$5.00

HBIB Animal Diseases Project .
Objectives:
_ learn about the role of bacteria and viruses in disease
_ learn about internal and external parasites
_ know how nutrition influences animal health
_ learn about the effects of poisons, heredity, and health stressors

Member Publications
C0802 Animal Record Sheet (pad of 10) ........ $1.00
NE4H048 Animal Disease, Unit 2 ........................$5.50

HBIC Immunology, Zoonoses, and Public
Health Project .
Objectives:
_ learn about immunology and how disease-producing organisms enter the body
_ learn about active, passive, natural, and acquired immunity
_ understand the Allergen Theory
_ learn about zoonoses and public health

Member Publications
C0802 Animal Record Sheet (pad of 10) ........ $1.00
NE4H133 Animal Health and Its Relationship to
Our World ..........................................$5.50

Leader Publications for All Veterinary Science Projects
NE4H192 Veterinary Science Leader Guide ......... $2.00
PNW0157E White Muscle and Other Selenium-
Responsive Diseases of Livestock .............NC

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SELF-DETERMINED ANIMAL SCIENCE
GB Self-Determined Animal Science

Project
Learning goals are determined by the member, parent, and leader.

Member Publication
EM2956 Make Up Your Own Mind ................... $1.00

Leader Publications
EM2957 Working with Members in Self-Determined Projects.....................$1.00

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