The Dairy project also offers an opportunity for members to raise dairy replacement heifers and vealer calves. Some members may want to raise dairy steers. Animals will be trained to obey basic obedience commands to become a more enjoyable member of the family. The type of project depends on the age, interest, physical facilities, and financial ability of the member. Members may also elect to undertake a breeding project and learn to evaluate and incorporate production records into the project.
Members own and care for one or more guinea pigs.
This is an excellent project for youth who live where they cannot keep larger animals. A 4-H member can learn about feeding, management, record keeping, and the project. It also provides an opportunity for them to be associated with the growth, development, and training of a young horse or pony into a saddle horse or pony for work or pleasure. The Poultry project offers 4-H'ers an opportunity to work with a family flock, laying flock, broiler project, fancy or bantam breeds, ducks, geese, or turkeys. Members own and care for a doe and her litters.