SHEEP PROJECTS
2023 Sheep Project Important Dates
December 1st, 2022 | Born After Date | Posession Date: May 5th, 2023 |
May 6th, 2023 | Market Lamb Weigh-In | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Fairgrounds |
July 18th, 2023 | 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 6th, 2023 at the Jackson County Fairgrounds from 9:00-11:00 AM.
PLEASE READ THESE IMPORTANT NOTES:
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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 are due ONLINE by June 21st, 2023.