October 14th, 2017 Thru February 7th thru 10th 2018 CFISD Swine Project 2017 thru 2018 October 14th, 2017 Thru February 7th thru 10th 2018 3 ½ Months – 18 Weeks – 126 DAYS

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Barn Rules Only the students who are raising an animal at the barn are allowed at the barn. Only immediate family members of the above students are allowed at the barn, Immediate family is defined as Mother, Father, Sister and Brother. Students who walk over to the barn after school must be picked up or walk back across the street by 4 PM. One Animal per Person Barn Hours are from 5:30 AM - 10:30 PM Link to the barn rules- https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2Ma6xqa13GBcjZ2ek9HVlMwTGM/view

Initial Costs – Animal Only Pig Purchase Price – $245.00 This YEAR ( 2017 thru 2018) From CFISD Breeder Telge Barn Rental – $155.00 rent fee, which $100.00 (Refundable) If Pen is Cleaned a week After Show Initial Shots During Selection – $10.00 Will be paid cash to Cy-Fair FFA prior to selection TOTAL COSTS = $ 400.00

Initial Costs - Supplies Feed Storage Container – Trash Can W/ Chain and Lock – $40.00 Rake - $15.00 Whip - $10.00 Shampoo/Conditioners- $15.00 Brush - $7.00 Fan - $25.00 Zip Ties / Fly Strips / Gloves – $35.00 Plywood - $25.00 Feed Trough / Hog Panel - $25.00 Bleach - $5.00 TOTAL COSTS – $200.00 +/-

Recurring Costs – SHAVINGS Shavings – Changed Every two Weeks for 18 WEEKS ACE – $5.50 a Bag ( 4 Bags per Change) = $22.00 $22.00 X 9 Changes for the Project = $198.00 HAY Bale Cold Winter Months – Split W/ Buddies - $9.50 per Bale TOTAL ACE - $200.00

Recurring Costs – FEED (PURINA) BASED on MY Feeding Schedule 309 Starter Feed - $33.50 Per Bag – Requires 2 Bags - Total = $67.00 709 Grower Feed -$24.00 Per Bag – Requires 3 Bags – Total = $72.00 809 Finisher Feed – $23.00 Per Bag – Requires 2 Bags – Total = $46.00 Oat Groats – $26.00 Per Bag – Requires 1 Bag - Total = $26.00 Total Feed Bill = $211.00

Other Expenses Estimated TOTAL = $ 150.00 to $1000.00 Prospect Shows - $20.00 to $40.00 Per Show Veterinarian Bills - $40.00 to Unlimited (Hernias, Diarrhea, Pro-Lapse, Broken Legs, X-Rays, Medications, Barn Visits, ETC..) Fuel / Time – Travel to Barn – TWICE DAILY Fuel / Time - Travel to Feed Store / Shavings Pick – Up Fuel / Time - Travel to Prospect Shows Fuel / Time - Travel to Navasota (VET Clinic) Clipping Fees Prior to SHOW – $20.00 Estimated TOTAL = $ 150.00 to $1000.00

Time Spent for Project Project Time – 126 DAYS Morning Routine – (BEFORE SCHOOL) 30 Minutes to 1 Hour Cleaning Pen, Feeding Animal, Walking Animal, Getting Clean for School Afternoon Routine – (AFTER SCHOOL) 1 Hour to 1 ½ Hours Cleaning Pen, Feeding Animal, Walking Animal, Weighing, Washing, Brushing, ETC. Holidays During PROJECT – Labor DAY, Thanksgiving, Christmas Project Still Needs to be FED, WALKED, WASHED, Pen CLEANED, ETC.. DO NOT NEGLECT – PIGS WILL FORGET HOW TO WALK AFTER CHRISTMAS (2 WEEK BREAK) This Time is VERY CLOSE to Show and will be Detrimental to a Good Showing in February

Total Costs for Swine Project Total Costs of Project are $1044.00 to$2000.00 – Depending on Unexpected Costs (Vet, Prospect Shows, Etc.)

Cost Offsets Cost Offsets for 2013 thru 2015 2013 – 3rd in Class, 16th Overall – Premium SALE Buyer Lined up - $1500.00 Donations – $100.00 Freshman Expenses ($1200.00) Minus Monies Earned ($1600.00) Total = ( $400.00 Rolled OVER TO 2014)

Cost Offsets 2014 – ( Freezer Sale) Pig Diagnosed with Hernia Buyer Lined up – $450.00 Donations – $1150.00 (Buyer Lined UP) Gave Extra in Donations Total Expenses ($1400.00) Vet Bills for Hernia, Travel to Navasota Twice) Total monies Earned – $1600.00 Total = ( $200.00 Rolled OVER TO 2015) 2015 – ( NO Sale) Pig Received a Broken Leg – Occurred In trailer going to Weigh – IN. Freezer Sale - $0.00 Donations – $2050.00 ($1500.00 from Lined Up Buyer) Total Expenses ($1600.00) Vet Bills, Travel to Montgomery County, Pig Disposal) Total monies Earned – $1900.00 Total = ( $300.00 Rolled OVER TO 2016) EXTRA MONEY ROLLED OVER DOES NOT INCLUDE TIME and FUEL SPENT at BARN

Showmanship Clinics

Important Dates September 26th: Entries and barn applications due by noon October 11th: Draw at Telge Exhibit Center at 3:30pm 14th: Hog Selection Telge Exhibit Center 7:30am 15th: Ag. Teachers will be at the barn to help with shots from 9 am - 12 pm November 16th:Swine Showmanship Clinic at the Barn 5pm February 7th: Hog check in for show 6:00-8:00pm 9th: Hog Show 11:00am 10th: Auction and Sale

Pigs will come from the breeder on Show Chow 509 What to feed?? Pigs will come from the breeder on Show Chow 509 If you are feeding Purina you will stay on 509 If you are feeding Lindner's you will need to buy one bag of 509 to mix with your Lindner’s 632. You should do this over a week period, by slowly mixing in the lindners into the 509. This way the pig will not get scours. Purina 509 It is highly suggested you give your pig a joint supplement. Such as Glucosamine, Chondroitin, and MSN. We will have more information about these on the sunday after pig selection. Lindner 632 After the first few weeks we will have a feed specialist come in and help each of you with your feeding schedule.

Pen setup - Beach your pen’s floor and railings using a mixture of 3 water to 1 beach solution. Check out rubber mats from the Ag. Dept. to put underneath your shavings in the floor of your pen. Hog Wire for feed trough. Zip ties, a lot of zip ties. Put up plywood around the sides of your pen, you can work with your neighbors so you don't have to double buy. You can add a tool box to store feed and other supplies in your pen. Put down your shavings.

When there is a problem please, ask your Ag. Teachers first. More Information - What to do …….. If your animal stops eating…….Tell an Ag. Teacher first If your animal has diarrhea ………..Tell an Ag. Teacher first If you are going out of town and someone else in the barn will be feeding for you………..Tell an Ag. Teacher. If you need a Veterinarian to come out to the barn and Ag. Teacher MUST be present. When there is a problem please, ask your Ag. Teachers first.

Ag. Teacher Contact when and how If you are having an emergency please text at least 2 of the Ag. Teachers with your name and situation. We will call you as soon as possible. Heather Cox - 469-474-1814 Tabetha Mckinney - 713-591-9228 Rudy Rodriguez - 361-675-0004 Roni Sadler - 817-253-0685 These numbers are to be used for animal emergencies only. Please email all other questions or concerns.

FFA Demerit System Infractions: Demerit(s): Failure to attend/absence from Chapter Meeting without approved prior written notice** 4 Failure to wear complete Official Dress when required 3 Visible tattoos, facial piercing, un-natural colored hair while at official FFA functions Removal from function until corrected Conduct unbecoming of an FFA member (verbal warning) 1 Conduct unbecoming of an FFA member (written warning)* 2 Six-Weeks Failure* DMC Assignment for any reason* No FFA Participation on days assigned DMC Suspension from school for any reason** No FFA Participation within two weeks of Suspension ALC Placement Removal from FFA for the remainder of the school year Other infractions against the CFISD District Policy Handbook 1 to 4   Merits: Working a minimum of 4 additional hours at Booster Club Craft Show 4 hours = 1 merit Working a minimum of 4 hours for Cy-Fair personnel (pre-approval required) Other activities approved by the Ag Teacher(s)