4-H Animal Projects
Participating in an Animal Project helps 4-H youth learn responsibility, budgeting, and planning. To participate, the 4-H member will need regular access to the kind of animal they are going to care for. Most families already own the animal, but some projects require a new animal be purchased. Some projects have animal-leasing options for families who do not currently have the animal.
Beef
The Beef project is open to youth age 8-18. Your involvement in this project allows you the opportunity to develop and use new life skills by caring for a market animal or building your own herd.
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Cats
The Larimer County 4-H Cat project is designed to provide an opportunity to handle, care for and learn about cats. Members learn responsibility, leadership, communication and the importance of keeping accurate records. Members may participate in educational and hands-on workshops.
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Dairy Cattle
The Larimer County Dairy Cattle Project is a great way to learn about animal husbandry and overall care. Youth in the Dairy Cattle project interact with research-based information that encourages confidence, character-building, industry knowledge, and sportsmanship. Youth will can learn how to properly care for an animal and how to keep accurate records.
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Dog
The Larimer County 4-H Dog program is designed to provide an opportunity to handle, care for and learn about dogs. Members learn responsibility, leadership, communication and the importance of keeping accurate records. There are many ways you can get involved, such as workshops, Dog shows and knowledge competitions. The program includes four class options; Obedience, Showmanship, Rally, and Agility.
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Goat
The Larimer County Goat Project is a great way to learn about animal husbandry and overall care. Youth in the Goat project interact with research-based information that encourages confidence, character-building, industry knowledge, and sportsmanship. Youth will can learn how to properly care for an animal and how to keep accurate records.
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Horse
The Larimer County 4-H Horse program is designed to provide you an opportunity to handle, care for, and ride horses.
4-H members may own or lease a horse for this project. There are many ways you can get involved, such as entering riding events or knowledge competitions. You can compete in a Western or English riding event, or even enter your horse in the Musical Freestyle competition. The possibilities are endless!
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Poultry
Members of the Poultry project interact with research-based information that encourages confidence, character-building, industry knowledge, and sportsmanship
Youth in the Poultry project interact with research-based information that encourages confidence, character-building, industry knowledge, and sportsmanship. Youth will can learn how to properly care for an animal and how to keep accurate records.
Learn more about the Poultry Project
Rabbit
The Larimer County Rabbit Project is a great way to learn about animal husbandry and overall care. Youth in the Rabbit project interact with research-based information that encourages confidence, character-building, industry knowledge, and sportsmanship. Youth will can learn how to properly care for an animal and how to keep accurate records.
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Sheep
The Larimer County Sheep Project is a great way to learn about animal husbandry and overall care. Youth in the Sheep project interact with research-based information that encourages confidence, character-building, industry knowledge, and sportsmanship. Youth will can learn how to properly care for an animal and how to keep accurate records.
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Swine
The Larimer County Swine Project is a great way to learn about animal husbandry and overall care. Youth in the Swine project interact with research-based information that encourages confidence, character-building, industry knowledge, and sportsmanship. Youth will can learn how to properly care for an animal and how to keep accurate records.
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Veterinary Science
Learn about the range of behavior and characteristics of a normal animal. Learn about diseases, their causes and prevention, and precautions to control those diseases that affect humans.
Learn more about the Veterinary Science Project