What to take to a show?

[AdamsFamilyFarm]

We are showing meat pens in about a month for the first time. What do I need to take with me? We could potentially be there 3 days. We check in on Wed. and either make the top 30 and stay until Friday, or go home. I know we need food/water. What else do we need to be sure to bring?

 

[ladysown]

just water and hay for the bunnies. Pellets if you are doing an overnighter.
a cloth you can dampen in case of accidents (to keep them clean).
are the rabbits tattooed? ... do they need to be for a meat pen???

 

[lyndseyrk]

Oh, my, you'll need to bring lots more stuff! The rule is: "If you bring it, you won't need it. If you don't bring it, you will NEED it"

Things that come to mind:
Feed/hay
feed/water cups/bottles
Absorbant bedding for carrier pans (pine shavings, litter, etc)
Baby wipes (quick clean up)
Alcohol
Peroxide (in case someone pees on themself)
Cotton balls
Q-tips
Nail clippers
Wire cutters (in case someone chips a tooth, cut them down evenly)
spray bottle for water
brush
bag balm
septic pencil (for any cuts to stop bleeding)
Pen/paper
DUCT TAPE
Permanent marker
Pedigrees/records
Reading material/ipod/laptop/portable dvd player (things to pass time)

That's all I can think of for now. Most can fit into a tackle box and be ready to go.

 

[rabbitgeek]

I have an article on my website on what to pack for state or national convention,
which are longer shows, could be appropriate for going to fairs too.
http://www.rabbitgeek.com/articles/convention_ray.html

Have a good day!