Ridgetop
Herd Master
Finally moved in and self-respecting hard-working farmers! Congratulations! Soon to be sheep breeders too! So wonderful to have your young children that will go through these journeys with you. Wonderful memories to be made here.
Check out a 4-H club in your area. If you can't find one call the Extension office and they can put you in touch with several. Children can show large livestock at 9 years old, small stock (poultry and rabbits) at 5 years old. Also have all sorts of other projects your children can do as their fancy takes them. My children tried everything. They settled on their main projects but enjoyed the others as just for fun. The good thing about 4-H is that they offer experience in leadership skills, public speaking, beekeeping, rocketry, sewing, canning, cooking, and a whole lot more in addition to the livestock projects. Surprisingly it was my boys that enjoyed the cooking and sewing projects more. There are Field Days where they can compete for medals etc. as well as on their record books and record keeping skills.
Post pix of Aria's lambs when they arrive!
Check out a 4-H club in your area. If you can't find one call the Extension office and they can put you in touch with several. Children can show large livestock at 9 years old, small stock (poultry and rabbits) at 5 years old. Also have all sorts of other projects your children can do as their fancy takes them. My children tried everything. They settled on their main projects but enjoyed the others as just for fun. The good thing about 4-H is that they offer experience in leadership skills, public speaking, beekeeping, rocketry, sewing, canning, cooking, and a whole lot more in addition to the livestock projects. Surprisingly it was my boys that enjoyed the cooking and sewing projects more. There are Field Days where they can compete for medals etc. as well as on their record books and record keeping skills.
Post pix of Aria's lambs when they arrive!
