OCTOBER 2021
Arizona State Fair & New Stock
This month has been a wild and crazy one between acquiring new stock, breeding season, cavy shows, and the Arizona State Fair it's a wonder how I've managed to get it all done!
The month started off with 10 cavies going to the Arizona State Fair with my American Black Sow "Velvet" taking Best in Show and American Satin Red Boar "Copper" coming in as Reserve Best in Show. The following weekend, "Pollo Loco", my American Black Boar, came in Reserve in Show and 2nd Reserve in Show at the GCSCC Double Open Shows. This is my first win at an open show and it was a very exciting day! I also got to help new 4-H members learn about open cavy shows, got them started with new equipment, and a few new critters!
Unfortunately, during this time two of my black sows suddenly passed away which led me to search for new breeding stock. After seeing a Himalayan at the GCSCC show, I knew I needed to add them to the caviary! Thanks to Theresa Holsinger, I was able to add a new breeding trio of Himis to the gang on Halloween! I look forward to seeing what cavlettes we'll get out of these beauties!
As for the sheep, in September I acquired a natural colored Border Leicester ram and two ewe lambs. My new boy has been with our lovely ladies all month and hopefully we'll have lots of nice lambs this spring!
