4‑H household pets include hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, mice, snakes, turtles, other reptiles, amphibians, fish, caged birds and any animal small enough to put in your pocket!
At the Lancaster County Super Fair, all ferrets must have a copy of proof of rabies vaccination. Household pets do not require an identification form.
For more information about the 4‑H household pet program, contact Extension Associate Elizabeth Thiltges at 402‑441‑7180 or ethiltges2@unl.edu.
Accommodation requests for registration or attendance may be directed to Elizabeth Thiltges at least two weeks prior to the program. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet access needs.
4‑H Members Are Judged On The Following Criteria
- 35% – EXHIBITOR'S KNOWLEDGE OF PROJECT ANIMAL(S)
- Evidence that exhibitor is responsible for care of animal (5 possible pts)
- Exhibitor has made effort to learn about project animal (10 possible pts)
- Questions from the judge (20 possible pts)
- 25% – HEALTH OF ANIMAL(S)
- Eyes, nose, ears
- Fur, feathers, scales
- Health of animal
- 35% – CONDITION OF CAGE OR TANK
- Clean, dry area (where appropriate) (5 possible pts)
- Food/water (5 possible pts)
- Adequate space (5 possible pts)
- Exercise equipment/enrichment (toys etc.) (5 possible pts)
- Place to hide (5 possible pts)
- Safety of display (5 possible pts)
- Appropriate temperature control or ventilation (5 possible pts)
- 5% – EXHIBITOR SHALL WEAR REQUIRED 4-H IDENTIFICATION
4-H Members Should Know
- Exhibitor Name
- Exhibitor Number
- Exhibitor Age (as of Jan. 1 of current year)
- Years in Project
- Pet Name
- Pet Age
- Class Number
- Species
Exhibit Classes
See the 4-H & FFA Fair Book for the list of Household Pet Show exhibit classes and details.