BOISE, Idaho — Editor's note: This video originally aired August 19, 2002
The first week of school typically coincides with the Western Idaho Fair. Unfortunately, this year a normally bustling Fairgrounds sits empty. No carnival rides, no deep-fried twinkies.
But there is some good news: the show must go on for the 4-H & FFA livestock competitions, which are being held at Expo Idaho this week.
In 2002, Idaho Life reporter John Miller spoke with a few participants and went through exactly what it takes to look good in front of the judging table.
Whether it's a bearded Millefleur, a Buff Orpington, or a Goldenlaced Whyandot, they've all got to be cleaned up for judging. That includes shampoo, conditioner, a blow-dry, nail trim, and thin coat of vaseline on their noggin to bring out the shine.
If you're now feeling inspired to wash your chicken, a word of advice: be careful to not over blowdry the chicken as it may become 'over-floofed.'
Join 'The 208' conversation:
- Text us at (208) 321-5614
- E-mail us at the208@ktvb.com
- Join our The 208 Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/the208KTVB/
- Follow us on Twitter: @the208KTVB or tweet #the208 and #SoIdaho
- Follow us on Instagram: @the208KTVB
- Bookmark our landing page: /the-208
- And we also turn each episode into a podcast on Spotify or Podbeam
- Still reading this list? We're on YouTube, too: