Resources for all Small Animal 4-H projects:
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Cat
Objectives:
- learn about cats and their characteristics
- exercise responsible, pet care and ownership
- study cat care, nutrition, health, breeding, and anatomy

Cavy & Pocket Pets
Objectives:
- select and judge cavies; learn about selecting different types of pets
- feed, house, and keep cavies healthy; provide proper housing for different pets
- groom and show cavies; identify and care for basic needs of pets
- explore genetics and animal reproduction
- care for a newborn animal

Dog
Objectives:
- exercise responsible pet care and ownership
- practice methods of dog obedience training
- recognize characteristics of dogs
- study care, nutrition, health, breeding, and anatomy

Poultry / Water Fowl
Objectives:
- learn and apply recommended principles of poultry or water fowl production
- demonstrate a knowledge of sound breeding, feeding, and management practices
- identify breeds, types of poultry or water fowl, and employ efficient marketing methods

Rabbit
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