Cavy Project
Welcome to the Washington County 4-H cavy project.
The 4-H cavy project helps members learn how to properly care for, handle, and exhibit cavies (guinea pigs). Participants gains hands-on experience in selecting healthy animals, providing proper husbandry, showmanship, and preparing their guinea pigs for exhibition.
The project promotes responsibility, communication, education, and connection through meetings, events, and local show opportunities.
Exhibiting cavies is possible for many families due to their compact size and space requirements in comparison to larger animal projects. With 13 recognized cavy breeds in the USA, this project truly provides a well-rounded and unique opportunity for youth members.
Countywide Project Coordinator
Shannon Heinritz
- 262-875-8273
- Shannon.Heinritz@gmail.com
Cost
No cost to participate in the Cavy Project
Meetings
Our cavy meetings occur alongside the county-wide rabbit project meetings; our projects work hand in hand.
- Tuesday, February 24, 6:30pm, Richfield Fire Department
- Thursday, March 26, 6:30-8pm, Washington County Fair Park Pavilion, room TBD
- Tuesday, April 28, 6:30pm, Richfield Fire Department
- May 1st: must own show cavy
- Thursday, May 28, 6:30-8pm, Washington County Fair Park, Small Animal Barn
- Tuesday, June 23, 6:30-8pm, Washington County Fair Park, Small Animal Barn
- Thursday, July, 9, 6:30pm, Washington County Fair Park, Small Animal Barn
- Friday, July 17, 5:30pm, Washington County Fair Park, Small Animal Barn, fair set-up
See Washington County 4-H Calendar for any updates to meeting dates and locations, or contact the project leader.
Local Shows
March 7-8th – Badger Rabbit Show Jefferson County Fairgrounds in
503 N Jackson Avenue Jefferson, WI
April 25th – Rabbit/Cavy Show
Sheboygan, WI
