Superintendents: Shirley Condon, Sheri Ramirez an d Kathy White
- Check-in: Thursday, July 31, 10–11 a.m. (South Hall – Room A)
- Show: Thursday, July 31, Noon (South Hall – North End)
- Public Viewing: Approximately 2–4 p.m.
- Release Time: Thursday, July 31, at end of household pets show
Open to 4-H members. 4-H members must be present when their exhibits are judged. Please let the superintendent know of any scheduling conflicts which arise from exhibiting other animals/projects so arrangements can be made to accommodate schedules.
Each animal should be in its own cage/habitat. Multiple animals in a single cage/habitat will be judged as 1 entry. If an animal is displayed in a travel cage, please prepare a display, such as a poster or photographs showing the animal in its normal home.
4-H members must provide their own cage/habitat. 4-H members are responsible for care of entries during fair.
4-H members are required to wear a white shirt or blouse with a 4-H emblem or white 4-H T-shirt.
PLEASE — NO EXHIBITS WITH VERY YOUNG ANIMALS!
No poisonous and/or potentially dangerous non-domesticated animals can be entered.
Health requirement: all ferrets must have a copy of proof of rabies vaccination.
Judging Criteria:
- 4-H MEMBER’S KNOWLEDGE OF PROJECT ANIMAL(S)
- HEALTH OF ANIMAL
- CONDITION OF CAGE
- SAFETY OF DISPLAY
- APPROPRIATE ENVIRONMENT
🔎 RESOURCE: “Household Pets Judging Sheet,” is available online at https://go.unl.edu/lan4h-pets
HOUSEHOLD PETS SHOW
- Premiums: Purple $4; Blue $3; Red $2; White $0
- Special Awards: Champion and Reserve Champion will be selected in: 1) mammals, 2) fish, reptiles/amphibians, 3) birds and 4) judge’s choice (selection not based on ribbon color or championship status)
G099001 Gerbil Display
G099002 Hamster Display
G099003 Cavy (Guinea Pig) Display
G099004 Other Mammal Display (excluding rabbits)
G099005 Tropical Fish Display
G099006 Reptile/Amphibian Display
G099007 Caged Bird Display (excluding pigeons or poultry)
G099008 Miscellaneous Animal (no pet rocks, stuffed animals, etc.)
HOUSEHOLD PETS STATIC EXHIBITS
- Static Exhibit Check-in: Tuesday, July 29, 4–8 p.m. (Ag Society Hall)
- Static Exhibits Released: Monday, Aug. 4, 7–11 a.m. (Ag Society Hall)
See page 21 for more information about 4-H static exhibits. Animal exhibits are in the “General Areas” and may be interview judged.
- Premiums: Purple $3; Blue $2; Red $1; White $0
- No state fair entry
G099021 Educational Poster — on any topic relating to the health, care, environment and history of any household pet in this category (do not include actual animals). Must be no larger than 22 inches x 28 inches.
G099022 Handmade Item Made by 4-H member — toys, treats, care items, cage or cage accessories to enhance your animal’s environment. Must include a 3 inch x 5 inch card listing materials or ingredients used and a short explanation of how the item enhances your pet’s health, enjoyment or environment. Exhibit will be judged on safety, appropriateness for purpose, workmanship and written explanation as detailed above.
G099023 Educational Display/Collage — 3–6 mounted photos of household pet(s) (could be 1 or more pets) on a tri-fold display board or foam core board. Must include pet(s) name, summary, interesting facts or memory. Must be animals from the household pets division. Displays can be decorated. Must be no larger than 22 inches x 28 inches.