SHEEP PROJECTS
2024 Sheep Project Important Dates
December 1st, 2023 | Born After Date | Posession Date: May 3rd, 2024 |
May 4th, 2024 | Market Lamb Weigh-In | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Fairgrounds |
May 15th, 2024 | Breeding Animal Registrations Due | CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FORM |
July 12th, 2024 | Drug Use Notification Forms (DUNF) Due | CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT ONLINE FORM |
July 16th, 2024 | Junior Fair Sheep Show | see full schedule for detials |
Sheep PROJECT FORMS & Resources
- Species Guide for First-Year Projects COMING SOON
- Market Lamb Information COMING SOON
- Breeding Sheep Information COMING SOON
- Ohio 4-H Animals Sciences Small Ruminant Resources
SPRING WEIGH-IN:
Market Goats, Market Lambs, Market Hogs, Market Beef Feeder Calves, & Dairy Market Feeder Calves weigh-in will be Saturday, May 4th, 2024 at the Jackson County Fairgrounds from 9:00-11:00 AM.
PLEASE READ THESE IMPORTANT NOTES:
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Please pre-register your animals by May 1st at go.osu.edu/SpringWeighIn
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There is a $5 pen fee per animal.
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County Bred forms must be filled out and turned in at the weigh-in. County Bred forms can be found below.
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Please see the rulebook for required birthdates and possession dates.
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All cattle must have a halter with a lead strap on before exiting the trailer or they will not be weighed. Any animals deemed too dangerous to handle will not be weighed or exhibited at the Jackson County Junior Fair.
OHIO STATE FAIR:
4-H youth interested in exhibiting sheep at the Ohio State Fair should visit: https://www.ohiostatefair.com/p/get-involved/livestock/livestock-competitions.
Market and Breeding Sheep entries for the Ohio State Fair are due ONLINE by June 21st, 2024.