Tri County Poultry and Rabbit Clinic

Tri-County Poultry and Rabbit Clinic

CCE Franklin County 4-H has scheduled a tri county poultry and rabbit clinic for July 17 at the Franklin County fair grounds starting at 1 PM. The afternoon will include educational speakers followed by an evening meal. Afterwards they are planning to do some fun activities. We are asking that everyone bring a dish to pass. More information to come.

Cat and Rabbit Clinic

On Saturday, April 17th there will be a cat and rabbit clinic from 10-2 at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Office in Plattsburgh. The cat clinic will begin promptly at 10am and end at approximately 11:30am. The rabbit clinic will begin promptly at 12pm and end at approximately 2pm. This is a pointed event for the cat and rabbit projects.

Dr. Kate Heatherton from Palmer's Veterinary Clinic will be the speaker at both clinics. Please do not bring cats or rabbits to this clinc. If you plan on attending both clinics, please bring a brown bag lunch or plan accordingly.

Topics to be discussed in the cat clinic include:

Basic care

• what every house should have
• cat-proofing your home

Health and nutrition

• vaccinations
• disease prevention
• claw or de-claw
• spaying and neutering

Poisonous plants


Topics to be discussed in the rabbit clinic will include:

• Rabbit diseases and treatments
• External / internal parasites and treatments
• Nutrition (safe foods for your rabbit)
• Rabbit care basics

Please register for this event by April 12 by contacting the Extension Office.

Chemung County 4-H Rabbit Show

Chemung County Fair Grounds
Hosted by: 4-H Bunny Buddies Club
May 16, 2010
Come join the fun at our 1st Annual Rabbit Show
Show Starts: 9:00am
Entry Fee: $2.50 per rabbit
Day of Show Entries: $4.00 per rabbit
*All entries must be postmarked by 5/7/10 to receive discounted rate. Entry fee must accompany entry.

Show will feature:
Breed Show
Pet Class
Showmanship
Raffle Table
4-H Food Booth

For more information contact the Extension Office.