Rabbit Raising
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| Rabbit Raising merit badge | ||||
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| Status: | Discontinued | BSA Advancement ID: | unavailable | |
| Created: | 1911 | Original/new/replaced: | ||
| Discontinued: | 1968 | Replaced by: | ||
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| Rabbit Raising is a discontinued merit badge. Rabbit Raising Merit Badge begun in 1911 as one of the first merit badges, however at that time it was known as Poultry Farming. In 1914 the name was changed to Poultry Keeping. It was discontinued in 1968. |
Merit badge requirements
- 1. Properly house a litter of rabbits, from mating of doe until marketing time for the litter.
- 2. Explain the use of his breed, and know about one breed used for meat, one for fur, and one for wool.
- 3. Keep a breeding record, a feeding schedule, and a financial record.
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- Comply with the 4-H Club or Home Project Project Requirements in Rabbit Raising.
| The official source for the information shown in this article or section is: Boy Scout Handbook, 1948 Edition |
