So our county fair was last week. Randolph County fair, you may have seen us! This was our first year showing our animals & we had a great time!
Our silkie rooster placed 3rd in a class of 8 in roosters 1 year & older. 
Our hen placed 3rd in a class of 9 in hens 1 year & older. The judge was very detailed & helpful. He gave us some good tips on what to improve in our stock. 
Fluffy Girl made 3 projects for achievement night. A poster of colors & markings for her Horseless Horse, which received blue. A nice travel chicken cage for Chickens, also a blue. Then pictured is the recycled jeans hay bag for Sheep, which not only received blue but also best of show & was chosen to be displayed at the Missouri State Fair!
In 4h, they use a slightly different ribbon system. A blue ribbon means that the member has done a job & learned to the best of their ability. It rewards the honest effort of doing their best! They also award the animal shows this way. A red ribbon is when a judge feels the member has not put their best efforts into their animal or project. A white is the lowest & pretty well explains itself at this point.
Here's our Kenny, the Randolph County in-county reserve champion ram! He earned a nice blanket for this honor. 
Here's a picture of the shetland ewe championship class. The left is Minnie Pearl, our jr ewe lamb as reserve champion shetland ewe. The right is Loretta, our yearling & champion shetland ewe.
This is a nice picture of Loretta & Fluffy Girl during their lead line class. I made her skirt from sheep to shawl from Loretta's fleece this spring. She will be added to the breeding group this fall. 
All loaded & ready to go home! We had a great time at the fair! They were very supportive of our different little sheep! We brought home some nice prizes. We tried to be good breed ambassadors & educate all the people interested in our guys!
Next up Missouri State Fair on August 13 for 4 of our sheep! If you're there please find us & say hi!
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