31. After the Judging there is an Auction - Part 2
Well in not too long we had four lambs. The three ewes were named Ace, Duce, and Spud. Ace had twins the others had a single. The boys joined the 4H Sheep Project. They took care of their lambs and got them to the right weight at the right time. They must be between 90 and 110 pounds at a certain weighing date to enter. Both kids made the weight. The fair came and they trimmed their lambs washed them and had them ready for the fair. They lived at the fair for a few days. Both Chet and Landon got blue ribbons for their lambs. With a blue ribbon you can sell your lamb at the 4H auction if you wish. Both kids did. Businessmen usually bid on the lambs and 4Hers get very good prices at the auction. Landon shamelessly went to many of the men and persuaded them to bid on his lamb. During the bidding he showed many tears to help increase the bidding on his lamb. Landon successfully got an excellent price for his lamb through these means. He is still an excellent businessman today. After that we bought the Grand Champion Ram at the fair for $150 and the boys had even better lambs the following years.