Cavies
Cavies
Project Leader:
Shannon Heinritz
262-875-8273 (call or text)
Description of Cavy Project
The 4-H cavy project helps members learn how to properly care for, handle, and exhibit cavies (guinea pigs).Participants gain hands-on experience in selecting healthy animals, providing proper husbandry, showmanship, and preparing their guinea pigs for exhibition. Each meeting focuses on aspects of these topics and our project meets alongside the county-wide rabbit project.
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.
Please contact the project leader if you have any questions about this project or need help finding a show quality cavy or specific breed.
Meetings
Location
Washington County Fair Park
3000 Hwy PV
West Bend, WI 53095
Dates/times
Meets monthly January – July 2027; specific dates TBD.
Meetings will be 6:30-8:00pm.
Costs
Other Information
Resources
American Cavy Breeders Association:
American Rabbit Breeders Association:
Project enrollment deadline
Photos courtesy Shannon Heinritz.