Sorry for a lack of activity last week. We we busy with our county fair. We camp at the fairgrounds (even though we live 10 miles away!), so the blogging time was zero. With two pig projects, a lamb and a dog, it was a very busy week!
This was Ellea's SEVENTH pig! She's a pro by now. They did great together. Her pig was so heavy that he couldn't walk very well, though. Hard to show an animal that won't move! In quality showing, the judge said her pig would have been top in her class (and called back for the grand champion round) if he wasn't limping. He was a great looking pig about 20 pounds ago, but that's how it goes, sometimes.
Morgan did great with his pig, too. And he had lots of fun running around with his friends between animal duties. It's nice to have the camper down there, because we have a home base of sorts, and we have a place we can go sit. And the air conditioning is very nice!
Nicole had another great year with her lamb. She was called back for fitting and showing and did great. Seems like she always get so close to that grand champion ribbon, but doesn't quite reach it. Maybe next year.
And then it was time for the sale. Always sad to say goodbye to the animals, but it's gotten a little easier for the kids over the years. And the money softens the blow a little. :)
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I'm not so sure that saying good-bye to these critters you have cared for would be very easy. However, I guess a nice check would soften the blow! Congratulations to all ... the animals looked very nice in the pictures you posted. You all did well.
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