FergusonK's journal - Goodbye Java Jewel.

[OneFineAcre]

We have kept a difficult goat if we think it might be beneficial.
Not every goat is a show goat. But, one day with the right buck bred to her, you may end up with your best goat ever.

 

[Bruce]

Well I missed it
Had to leave just after my last post. But from the pictures, I think I can add "red hair" to my description of Kate At least the next time there is an opportunity, I'll know who I'm looking for.

 

[Ferguson K]

Briar definitely isn't a show goat. She is nice and well bred.

I'll see what she looks like fresh. She hunches up.

 

[Baymule]

Your babies are all winners in my book! Great pictures!

 

[norseofcourse]

Sounds like you're having a good time at the show and learning a lot, I'm sure a big show like that is a lot for some goats to get used to. Congrats on the placings you've gotten!

 

[Southern by choice]

K do you remember Raina? The goat that refused to walk for practice outside of our field? She ended up with a limping leg (o purpose I'm sure) just before NC State Fair so we didn't take her. She walks fine IN her field. LOL
We are going to attempt to take her to some spring shows but in the end if she doesn't want to be a show goat no matter... Her genetics and breeding are excellent and I rather her be in our breeding program and on test ( maybe LA's in the future) then a ribbon in the ring. I figure some goats will do all 3 but if I had to pick I'd opt for production and breeding genetics over anything. Some goats don't like it... some goats like Jane LOVE to showboat!

Raina NOT wanting to be a showgoat

On the other side... Very happy- you all did well! I cannot believe the stress you had to deal with all while doing this. Oh, the youth!
I didn't want to say much because I knew you had to focus... but I am so sad for you. Annabelle
Because you ( and I ) are dog lovers we show grace but there is a limit and they need to fence their dogs as well!

 

[NH homesteader]

Raina... Oh my goodness!

 

[norseofcourse]

Raina NOT wanting to be a showgoat

Oh wow, that is hilarious!!!!

 

[Ferguson K]

Raina NOT wanting to be a showgoat

Look it's Briar!

Edit: Why did it not quote this?

 

[Southern by choice]

Boots did a flip in the ring and Belle fought tooth and nail... but when it counted (judge looking) they stood nicely

This outta be fun with Raina in the spring... she is a diva... she is quickly gaining ground on the herd queen status