The three factors, in the order of their importance, for judging single fryers, 1. Meat Type 2. Condition 3. Fur
Age Limit - 10 weeks
Weight - Minimum 3 pounds Maximum 5 pounds
That is for each rabbit
All rabbit must be weighed in the persents of the Judge.
Type is the most important factor in single fryers. The best fryers are to be compact and short, with well filled, rounded, and solidly in flesh.
Smooth, well filled hips and good depth of the body are especially important. The width and depth of loin, thickness of the hindquarter, and well developed shoulders are important
A single fryer rabbit must be in prime condition, firm, and solid. The pelt must be tight over the body and the animal must be clean and show no signs if neglect or disease.
Fur should be uniform on the of the animal.
Disqualifications
All ARBA Disqualifications from Competition and breed Disqualifications from Competition apply to each fryer, with the following exceptions:
Body smut on Califorian or Himalayan marked animals Non descended testicles on bucks
Note:
On Californian Single Fryer , the frosting due to genetic characteristics or nest box chilling shall not be a disqualification. Such animals are to compete as if their pelts were white, as call for in the standared.
Commercial Type Rabbit French Angora(used for wool), Giant Angora (used for wool), Blanc de Hotot, Champagne d'Argent, Californian, Cinnamon, Amercian Chinchilla, Creme d Argent, French Lop, Harlequin, New Zealand, Palomino, Rex, Amercian Sable, Satin, Silver Fox, and Silver Marten.
The Californian, New Zealand, Palomino, Rex, Satin's are the most often use for single fryer. Any of the breed listed above can be used for single fryers with the exception of the Angora's which are raised for wool.
Check with your 4-H or FFA to see if there is any breed restrictions for your county fair.
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