A short diary of the fair: poultry, rabbits and crazy heifers

JANESVILLE

The road to journalism hell is paved with good intentions, extra soft bunnies and a rooster with a comb-over.

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190725_FAIR06 — Buy Now

A line forms for sheep weigh-ins Tuesday at the Rock County 4-H Fairgrounds.
Angela Major

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190725_FAIR03 — Buy Now

Nick Lambert and his son, Tyler Lambert, right, put a band on a chicken Tuesday at the Rock County 4-H Fair.
Angela Major

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190725_FAIR02 — Buy Now

A Flemish Giant lays at the edge of his cage Tuesday at the Rock County 4-H Fair.
Angela Major

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190725_FAIR01 — Buy Now

Alexis Hooper of Plymouth 4-H explains how rabbits are judged Tuesday at the Rock County 4-H Fairgrounds. Her rabbit, Phillip, is a senior Holland lop.
Angela Major

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190725_FAIR05 — Buy Now

Twelve-year-old Connor Busse with Harmony 4-H stands with his Jersey cow Tuesday at the Rock County 4-H Fair.
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