Information for SHEEP Projects
4-H Market Lamb Project (198) Resources
General Livestock Interview Checklist
Market Lamb Project Record Book Guidelines
General Livestock Project Record Pages
- For 4-H members who wish to use their project book for multiple years.
4-H Sheep Breeding Project (199) Resources
General Livestock Interview Checklist
Sheep Breeding Project Record Book Guidelines
General Livestock Project Record Pages
- For 4-H members who wish to use their project book for multiple years.
Sheep Skillathon & Livestock Evaluation
Logan County Livestock Evaluation Study Guide
Learning Lab Kits
Logan County Junior Fair Resources
Junior Fair Entries
- Market Lambs: May 1st
- Breeding Sheep: June 1st
Ownership Dates
- Market Lambs: May 1st
- Breeding Sheep: May 20th
Number of Animals
- Exhibitors can tag up to 4 Market Lambs and show 3.
- Exhibtiros can show up to 2 entries in each class for Breeding Sheep.
Tagging & Vaccination
- Market Lambs must have a Logan County Fair tag by June 1st.
- Breeding Sheep must have an ear tag, tattoo, or other identifcation by June 1st.
Weight Requirements
- Market Lambs will weigh from 6:00pm to 7:00pm the day before the Logan County Fair
- Market Lambs: 90 pound minumum (no maximum)
- *If you miss your scheduld time, you will weigh from 7:00pm to 7:30pm
- All Logan County Junior Fair Exhibitors must attend a Quality Assurance by May 1st
- You will receive your DUNF forms to be filled out at 4-H Livestock Evaluation. They are due at weigh-in at the Logan County Fair. All Market Lambs must have one form per animal. Breeding Sheep do not need a DUNF form.
More detailed information can be found in the Logan County Fair Book
Helpful Resources and Links
Official Ohio Department of Agriculture ID Types for Sheep and Goats - PDF
National Scrapie Eradication Program Standards - PDF
Learning Activity Ideas (use at 4-H Clubs or at home) - ohio4h.org/learningactivities
Logan County Fair - logancountyfair.org
Logan County Shepherds Club -
Extension's National Learning Environment - extension.org/sheep
Ohio Sheep Improvement Association - ohiosheep.org
American Lamb Board - americanlamb.com