Sheep

4-H Registration is Open

Start by picking a 4-H Club. Learn more about how to choose your club. 

A boy preps his sheep for showing at a fairThe Larimer County Sheep Project is a great way to learn about animal husbandry and overall care.

Youth in the Sheep project interact with research-based information that encourages confidence, character-building, industry knowledge, and sportsmanship.

Youth will can learn how to properly care for an animal and how to keep accurate records.

Why Participate in a Sheep Project

  • Opportunity to learn about raising a market animal
  • Build budgeting skills
  • Learn about accurate record-keeping

How is STEM included?

  • Science:
    • Fundamental aspects of nutrition
    • Heritable traits
    • How aspects of evaluation correlate to end results
  • Technology/ Engineering
    • System designs
  • Math 
    • Outlining Budgets
    • Targets an end point weight
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Please note:

On occasion, workshop dates may need to change. Please check the Clover Connection and/or Livestock Calendar for the most up-to-date information.

Sheep Project Workshops

Dates coming soon

Sheep Tag-In Day (required to participate in County Fair)

Date coming soon

MQA Training

Date coming soon

Starting Out - Beginner

Inspiring youth to:

  • Learn about sheep
  • Learn how to produce a safe, wholesome product
  • Identify the parts of a sheep
  • Learn about nutritional requirements and different types of feed
  • Practice evaluating sheep
  • Learn about a sheep's digestive system
  • Identify common sheep diseases
  • Learn how to keep records
  • Learn how to assume responsibility

Learning More - Intermediate

Inspiring youth to:

  • Investigate technology's impact on sheep production
  • Learn how to exhibit your animal
  • Purchase, feed, and care for sheep
  • Learn about goal setting
  • Gain knowledge of sound management practices
  • Develop sportsmanship and public speaking skills

Exploring Depth - Advanced

Inspiring youth to:

  • Learn how to deal with current issues related to raising sheep
  • Gain leadership skills by helping others learn about sheep
  • Explore career opportunities in the sheep industry
  • Build lifelong friendships

Youth enrolled in the sheep project should:

  • Establish your project goals.
    • These goals can involve internal growth as a 4-H member, community connections, or even competition goals.
    • We suggest setting goals before purchasing an animal because it will allow you to focus on animals that will allow you to achieve your goals.
  • Determine what you have for a budget for the upcoming year.
    • Things to consider when setting a budget:
      • Facility/ housing
      • Purchasing an animal
      • Vet expenses
      • Feed cost
      • Travel
      • Equipment Expenses
  • Complete their e-Record/ Record Book

Requirements to Participate in the County Fair:

  • Your animal must have a Premise ID
  • You must attend MQA (meat quality assurance) training at minimum:
    • Your first year as a junior
    • Your first year as a senior
  • You must attend Sheep tag-in day
  • Attend any mandatory sale meetings
  • Upload your animal ID/photo in 4-H online

4-H E-Records were previously known as Record Books. Each project has its own E-Record book that members are required to complete each year. We recommend downloading and starting your record book right away. All record books should be kept in a 3-ring binder. The front cover should have the 4-H'ers name, unit number, and project.  

Need help filling out your E-Record? Talk to your club leader, project leader, or visit our E-Record help page.

Record Book Check-In Sheet

  • Coming soon

Junior:

Intermediate:

Senior:

Project Letter

  • Coming soon

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