County Fair

I went with my mom and sister to the County Fair today. The Clark County Fair. It was a old-fashion fair with blue ribbons attached to everything from baked pies and cupcakes to fresh produce and quilts. A lot of childen's caregories' with entireties like science fair projects and Lego constructions, even a macaroni and bean construction. There was a Rodeo and kids riding sheep and pig races. Pigs were being sold. Cows laid in straw and patiently chewed there cud. Shaved sheep and friendly goats, even a camel. I spent most of my time with the chickens.

Yes, with the chickens. Book one "Las Vegas Chew Toy" was about a 3-legged puma and Shih Tzu's. Book Two "Fowl Play in Las Vegas" has pitbulls, a Killer Whale and chickens. Show chickens. I spent some time talking to a very nice man about how to get a chicken ready to show.

There were some very nice looking birds at the fair including Crested Polish chickens and strange looking Frizzles and Silkies. The cute prize had to go to the Bantam Cocks. Small brightly colored roosters who strut around their small cages shaking their heads aggregately at the larger competitors. Some ducks quacked in their pens and two turkeys gobbled as I walked by adding to the noise of the crowd. Roosters crowed, hens clucked and the ducks quacked.

I learned several interesting facts about show chickens several will show up in my book. For example what behaviors do you need to teach a show chicken and what does Motor oil have to do with showing chickens? To find the answer go to my web page LauraLAlton.com