Children ages 18 & under were invited to bring their rabbits and chickens of any age, color, or breed to participate in this event.  Exhibitors were judged on their knowledge of their animals as well as their ability to speak informally to the judge.  Showmanship classes were divided by age of the exhibitor, other classes were determined by number and type of entries.  We had over 20 entries participate in our show this year and were able to award prizes in the Rookie Division, Cloverbud Division and 9 and older Division for both chickens and rabbits.  Best of Show winners were also awarded.

The show was held on Saturday May 5, at 2 pm, under a tent in Pearson Park in downtown Kinston.

Congratulations to the following young people for their efforts and thanks to all for participating:

Best of Show Chicken: Katherine Edwards, Winterville

Reserve Best of Show Chicken: Hannah Faulkner, Snow Hill

Best of Show Rabbit: Katherine Edwards, Winterville

Reserve Best of Show Rabbit: Jonathan Edwards, Winterville

Chicken Showmanship placings: 1st- Katherine Edwards, 2nd- Jonathan Edwards, 3rd- Hannah Faulkner, 4th- Henry Johnson, 5th- Robert Stotler, 6th- Levi Wentz

Rabbit Showmanship placings: 1st- Henry Johnson, 2nd- Katherine Edwards, 3rd- Jonathan Edwards, 4th- Robert Stotler

Cloverbud winners! Wesley Rohring, Hailee Anderson

Rookie winners! Wyatt McCoy, Paykin Beverage, Charlie Strickland, Emilee Anderson, Cole Anderson, Halle Taylor

Special thanks to our judge, Ms. Lynn Stillwell Livestock Agent in Sampson County

Participants did not have to be currently enrolled in 4-H to be eligible, but they did have to pre-register with the Extension office.  Participation was free and we would love to add you to our mailing list for future information.  For more information on future Lenoir County 4-H Chicken and Rabbit events, please contact Tara Taylor or Eve Honeycutt at 252-527-2191.