Tanner & Carter Byler
Parents: Jeff and Amanda Byler
Hometown: Ozark, Ark.
4-H Club: River Valley 4-H Club
Why did you choose goats as your main project?
“They are nice and small and easy to train,” said Tanner, age 8.
How did you get started raising animals for 4-H?
“We started out with chickens. Then we got four goats. We got rid of them, and then, we got two show goats,” said Carter, age 6.
How do you help take care of your goats?
“Me and my brother take care of them. I water and Tanner does the food,” Carter said. “I carry a whole bucket of grain. Sometimes I let them out to graze. I decide what time to let them out. Sometimes they get loose; last time, they ate mom’s flowers,” Tanner said.
Who is your role model?
“My mom did really good when she was little. She had hogs and other animals. So I would like to be like her,” Tanner said.
What are you looking forward to in 4-H?
“We are thinking about getting pigs next year for 4-H,” said Carter. “Next year, I get to compete. I want to show hogs. I really like them. I want piglets,” Tanner said.
Awards: Both boys have shown their goats Billy and Zippy in the Clover Bud division at the North Franklin County Fair in Ozark, Ark., for two years. In 2012, they won Grand Champion and, this year, they won ribbons and trophies in showmanship.
