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Gaining Some Perspective
We don't know why our show pigs did not gain enough weight to qualify for the market swine program at the Grimes County Fair. They had to weigh a minimum of 230 pounds. Ours barely weighed 200 pounds. They are good looking pigs. Stout, strong topline, and muscular are words that I would use to describe them; however, they could not... »
Update on Coco
Kyla and my husband took Coco, her show goat, to the veterinarian today. Coco broke her ankle trying to climb a fence within one week of bringing her home. It has been quite a setback for Kyla's goat project; however, she is certainly learning about goat anatomy and veterinary care. The vet removed the cast and took another x-ray. One bone... »
Awards Night in Anderson
Last Saturday, the Grimes County 4-H clubs met at the KC Hall in Anderson, Texas for an awards social. We met the new County Council members and saw many friends. The DeHaven family was represented well by both Kyla and Jake. They are both Junior 4-H members. They completed record books and both advanced to the District 9 competition. Kyla competed... »
County Fair Results
Our family had a great time at the 2010 Grimes County Fair. It was the first time that our children completed and showed animal projects for the fair. In addition to caring for the animals we raise here at home, the travel and stay at the fairgrounds consumed our week. We were... »
2010 Grimes County Fair
Is it just me or is time flying by at a mind-boggling speed? I cannot believe that it is time for the 2010 Grimes County Fair. It seems like it was not that long ago and we were looking for potential show animals. Both Jake and Kyla are showing animals for their first time this year. It has been a learning... »
Meet Marley
Meet Marley. No, not the unruly dog in the movie, "Marley and Me." I don't know how well-behaved this Marley is, but he is my daughter's show goat. Marley is a Boer goat. This breed is raised for its meat. Did you know world-wide that goat is the most consumed meat? However, I have never tried any... »
4-H Photography Contest
One of my favorite Beatles' songs is "Here Come the Sun." My prayers have been answered and the sun is here! Yesterday it shone down brilliantly. Today as I look out my window the white ground is sparkling in the sunlight. The heavy frost is covering everything. The temperature is in the high 20s. And, I am ecstatic! I am... »
Halter Breaking
My son, Jake, is halter breaking his show heifer. My husband is helping him. They decided to use a tractor in the process. They ran her through the cattle chute and put the halter on her head with a lead rope attached. At first they let her walk around dragging the lead rope. When she stepped on it, she was... »
It’s Fair Time!
The first full week of June is always a very busy week for our family and others in Grimes County. The 57th Annual Grimes County Fair began June 4th and will run until the 13th. Various activities can be enjoyed at the fairgrounds in Navasota, Texas. From market animal shows to rodeos and food preparation contests to dances, the county... »
$750 Bread
My daughter, Kyla, loves to cook. As a member of 4-H, she enters food at the county fair annually. This last year she won 4th place in the Junior Division for her homemade whole wheat bread. Kyla's entry made it into the Premium Sale, which was a first for our family. Needless to... »
