SMALL ANIMAL PROJECT INFORMATION
Laramie County 4-H Small Animal Projects have specific deadlines and pertinent information and resources. Below you will find all the links and information that you need to be successful in your large animal project area. If you have any questions please feel free to contact the Laramie County Extension Office at (307) 633-4383.
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Small -Animal Project Options:
Below you will find the options for Large-Animal Projects in 4-H. If you click the animal you will be able to learn more about this project.
4-H members will have fun while learning more about dogs, pet citizenship, feeding, grooming, dog trials, breeds and their importance, over population, sharing a dog with others, health, dog language, community laws and careers. There are two deadlines for Dog ID’s for County Fair. The first deadline is (Insert 2025 Date Here) for (enrollment) and the second is (Insert 2025 Date Here). Please see additional links below:
A member will learn to appreciate animals and develop a sense of responsibility that comes from an animal’s dependence on its owner. The member also will learn about care, nutrition and feeding, cat grooming, basic cat ailments and diseases, immunization and sanitation, different cat breeds, body parts, showmanship, and career opportunities in animal science. A young cat or new kitten can be used. Member must own and care for a cat. The deadline for Cat ID’s for County Fair is July 18, 2023.
Laramie County Fair- Cat Show
A cat I.D. form is required to be turned in for all cats being shown at the Laramie County Fair. Please remember that all youth must be dressed in long sleeves before being allowed to show. Cat IDs are due ( Insert 2025 Date Here) . Click the link below to access the Cat I.D. form.
Don’t have room for a lamb or even a dog? This project is for members interested in any pet – frogs, fish, ants, guinea pigs, etc. Pet selection, identification of breeds, parts of the animal, handling, housing, daily needs and health problems are taught. Further information on exhibiting, pet issues, genetics, reproduction and careers can be studied.
All poultry projects give members training in the best recommended practices of hatching, brooding, and rearing poultry, marketing, dressing, breeds, egg production, breeding flock, fitting and showing, judging and demonstrations.
Rabbit raising is a good 4-H project because it requires only a small investment and limited space. It does, however, require careful management. Members should decide whether they want to raise rabbits for meat, fur, wool, laboratory use, or showing, and select the best breed for the purpose.
Youth Quality Assurance:
If a youth is planning on selling a market animal in the 4-H sale at the Laramie county fair, the youth is required to take YQA one time in each 4-H age group they are registered in (once as a junior 8-10, once as an intermediate 11-13, and once as a senior 14-18). Ages are based on the youth’s 4-H age (age as of Jan. 1st of the 4-H year).
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It is encouraged for Juniors to attend at face-to-face class, however they can also take the online class like the Intermediates and Seniors. The online course cost is $12.00. IF this creates a hardship for a family, scholarships are available to assist with the cost. If a family struggles with internet at their home and they are unable to get online to complete the course, please call the 4-H Office to schedule a time to complete the course in office.
To RSVP, check if your youth needs YQA, or need online course information for your Intermediate or Senior youth please contact the office at 307-633-4383 or LaramieCountyExtension@uwyo.edu