Want to teach your friends the difference between a rabbit and a cavy?
What hops like a rabbit and sounds like a rabbit and smells like a rabbit, but isn't a rabbit? A cavy! No matter which you choose, rabbit or cavy, it could be the ideal project for you if you're interested in an animal project but live in an urban area. They're also great for small farms or rural areas where lack of space, facilities or money make it hard to raise larger animals.
Rabbits and cavies let you gain experience in feeding and managing animals for fun, companionship and profit.
Contact
For more information on how to get involved as a youth or volunteer, contact your county MSU Extension office or:
Katie Ockert, 4-H Animal Science Educator
Email: ockertka@anr.msu.edu
Phone: 517-432-5270
News
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Raise your hand for Michigan 4-H!
Published on March 28, 2019
Join me in voting for Michigan 4-H to support the next generation of 4-H’ers.
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Preventing and preparing for barn fires
Published on December 11, 2018
Have you ever thought about how you can prevent a fire in your barn? Read this tips for reducing the risk and being prepared for a barn fire.
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Winter animal care: Tips to keeping your animals healthy and happy during winter months
Published on December 11, 2018
Being prepared during cold, winter weather will help your livestock winter a little easier.
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Booher named outstanding 4-H alumnus
Published on October 16, 2018
Osceola County 4-H alumnus Darwin L. Booher, of Evart, is among eight 4-H alumni inducted into the Michigan 4-H Emerald Clover Society in 2018.
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Sans named outstanding 4-H alumna
Published on October 16, 2018
Oakland County 4-H alumna Maggie Sans, of Clarkston, is among eight 4-H alumni inducted into the Michigan 4-H Emerald Clover Society in 2018.
