The Chester County 4-H livestock show week began with the Lucky Clovers Rabbit and Cavy Show, where youth exhibitors highlighted the knowledge, dedication, and skills they have developed through their 4-H animal science projects.

The day's events opened with showmanship competitions for the following divisions: Cloverbuds, for those ages 5 to 7; First-Year and Juniors, ages 8 to 13; and Seniors, ages 14 to 18. Participants were evaluated on their handling techniques, knowledge of animal care, and ability to present their projects with confidence and professionalism.

Rabbit showmanship champions were recognized across three divisions. In the First-Year division, Avery Goff was named champion, with Evoli Balbach earning reserve champion honors. In the Junior Division, Josie Hostetter was named champion, with Piper Walker earning reserve champion honors. In the Senior division, Kaylee Willis was named champion, while Kendall Bulfaro received reserve champion honors.

In the cavy showmanship competition, Kaylee Willis earned Senior champion honors. Piper Walker was named champion showman in the Junior division, with Bradley Walker receiving reserve champion honors.

Following showmanship, exhibitors competed in breed classes for cavies and rabbits. In the cavy show, a dominant pair of guinea pigs exhibited by Bradley Walker earned top honors, with an American senior boar as best of show and a teddy as reserve best of show.

Piper Walker earned best of show in the rabbit show for a Belgian hare. Reserve best of show was awarded to Brianna Bulfaro for a Britannia petite, and honorable mention went to Kaylee Willis for a Holland lop.

The Lucky Clovers Rabbit and Cavy Show marked the beginning of a full week of Chester County 4-H livestock shows, celebrating youth achievement in agriculture, animal science, leadership, and community involvement.

For more information about Chester County 4-H, https://extension.psu.edu/programs/4-h/counties/chester.