showing dairy goats in 4-h?
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In the foreground is Donna’s husband Jim Pacheco. Jim’s family started a ranch in 1955 in Bodega Bay, then relocated to Petaluma in 1969. In 1997, he and Donna sold most of their cows and bought dairy goats.
Question by just_me: showing dairy goats in 4-h?
does anyone know how to show dairy goats in 4-h. i am starting a new project. i am 17 years old. and i was wondering if anyone knows. or any info on dairy goats would help too. thank u for ur help.
i just want info that can help me with the showing of my goat. She is a nubian dairy goat. and is about10 days old. I have been in 4H for about 11 years and was just wanting something different for my last few years. Was hoping for any general information that would help as well. I will check into that website.
Thank you,
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A website for the American Dairy Goat Association could be a start… http://www.adga.org
carasmom
December 25, 2011 at 4:03 pm
Its been a long, long time, but yes I did show goats in 4-H. What kind of information are you looking for? I’d start with going to websites like http://www.adga.com (American Dairy Goat Asociation) and see what kind of information you can find. Also, call you county’s local 4-H office and they should be able to put you in touch with club leaders, etc. Have fun!
Susan G
December 25, 2011 at 4:47 pm
Contact your County Extension Agent at your County Seat,”Court House”.He or she will be as help full as anyone.
Bob L
December 25, 2011 at 5:40 pm
If you go to the American Dairy Goat association, they have a video about showing goats and showmanship
http://www.adga.org
sarah s
December 25, 2011 at 6:12 pm
Your 4-H leader or the 4-H coordinator at the Extension office should know of classes you can take for general showmanship.
Check your county fair book under dairy goats, the name of the superintendent will be listed, call that person they should be able to help you find someone to teach you the fine points of showing a dairy goat.
There are numerous diary goat shows coming up this spring. I would encourage you to go, watch what other people are doing, ask for tips on showing.
Do start training your young goat to walk on a lead, all my dairy goats will walk nicely on a leash.
Best tips for showing your dairy goat; you must wear white (pants and shirt), look neat and professional, know all the body parts of the goat, understand what makes a good milker and what doesn’t. Most importantly you always want to put the goat between you and the judge. Remember you are representing your farm, but showing the goat to someone to be judged.
shazam82054
December 25, 2011 at 6:52 pm