CASS COUNTY 4-H GOAT PROJECT RECORD BOOK

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1 CASS COUNTY 4-H GOAT PROJECT RECORD BOOK Level 1 (Grades 3 5) For each year in the project (in this same level), each member will complete 2 activities, for a total number of 6 activities if three years in this level. For example, if a 5 th grader loses his/her record sheet and acquires a new one at the office, they need to complete 6 total activities before turning the record sheet in not just two (if they have been in the project multiple years). Name: Club: Grade 3: Leader Signature Date Grade 4: Leader Signature Date Grade 5: Leader Signature Date

2 PURDUE UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION Revised

3 General Guidelines: Each year you enroll in the Goat Project, you are to complete two (2) of the activities included in this record book. You may not repeat activities. The information can be located in your 4-H Goat Resource Manual. Complete the feed and financial report included in this record book. ACTIVITY 1 Breeds of Goats There are many different dairy breeds of goats. List 6 dairy goat breeds and give a brief description of each. These can be dairy, meat and/or pygmy goat breeds. Breed Origin Description ACTIVITY 2 Dairy Goat terms 1. What is a purebred goat? 2. What is colostrum? 3. How long is the gestation period? 4. Doe? Buck? Kid? Castrated Kid? 3

4 ACTIVITY 3 Parts of a Dairy Goat Identify the parts of the goat. See supplement pages for help. ACTIVITY 4 Selecting Your Goat What are four things you need to consider when making your choice for your 4-H goat?

5 ACTIVITY 5 Goat Health Care Regular observation of your goats can allow you to determine if the animal is healthy. Animals can tell you when they are sick. List five (5) signs to look for that may help you know your goat is not feeling well. You may find some extra information in the supplement ACTIVITY 6 Animal Management Practices Your animal requires adequate space to grow properly. Failure to provide the necessary feed, water, and living space for your goat will result in poor performance. Describe the management practices you did for your goat, include waterers, feeders, space, shade, and etc. ACTIVITY 7 List Things to take to the fair. Make sure you list the things you will need from the paper work to the shovel and rake. 5

6 ACTIVITY 8 Training Your Goat You should start working with your goats before you get to the fair. List 8 things you need to do to train your goat ACTIVITY 9 What are the 6 Pillars of Character? Explain each one. Pillar Explanation

7 RECORD SUMMARY Grade 5 Name: Number of 4-H Goats: EXPENSES OF 4-H GOAT PROJECT Cost of Animal(s) Total Feed Cost Vet/Medical Fees Bedding Fees Manure Handling Transportation Fees Show Equipment Costs Fencing & Housing/Building Costs Interest on Money to buy goats (if any) Other RECEIPTS OF 4-H GOAT PROJECT Selling of Animal(s) (ACTUAL OR ESTIMATED PROJECTED) Other Income from project ACTUAL OR PROJECTED INCOME OR LOSS FEED RECORD Number of days animals were fed Total Pounds of feed fed to animals Total Costs of feed COSTS INCOME LABOR Number of hours per week spent on 4-H Goat project. (This includes feeding, grooming, general care, exercising and getting ready for fair.) Total hours spent on 4-H Goat project from beginning of project until the fair.

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9 RECORD SUMMARY Grade 4 Name: Number of 4-H Goats: EXPENSES OF 4-H GOAT PROJECT Cost of Animal(s) Total Feed Cost Vet/Medical Fees Bedding Fees Manure Handling Transportation Fees Show Equipment Costs Fencing & Housing/Building Costs Interest on Money to buy goats (if any) Other RECEIPTS OF 4-H GOAT PROJECT Selling of Animal(s) (ACTUAL OR ESTIMATED PROJECTED) Other Income from project ACTUAL OR PROJECTED INCOME OR LOSS FEED RECORD Number of days animals were fed Total Pounds of feed fed to animals Total Costs of feed COSTS INCOME LABOR Number of hours per week spent on 4-H Goat project. (This includes feeding, grooming, general care, exercising and getting ready for fair.) Total hours spent on 4-H Goat project from beginning of project until the fair.

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11 RECORD SUMMARY Grade 3 Name: Number of 4-H Goats: EXPENSES OF 4-H GOAT PROJECT Cost of Animal(s) Total Feed Cost Vet/Medical Fees Bedding Fees Manure Handling Transportation Fees Show Equipment Costs Fencing & Housing/Building Costs Interest on Money to buy goats (if any) Other RECEIPTS OF 4-H GOAT PROJECT Selling of Animal(s) (ACTUAL OR ESTIMATED PROJECTED) Other Income from project ACTUAL OR PROJECTED INCOME OR LOSS FEED RECORD Number of days animals were fed Total Pounds of feed fed to animals Total Costs of feed COSTS INCOME LABOR Number of hours per week spent on 4-H Goat project. (This includes feeding, grooming, general care, exercising and getting ready for fair.) Total hours spent on 4-H Goat project from beginning of project until the fair.

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