Owners and animals prepare for the various shows on Thursday during the Douglas County Fair.

photo by: Nick Krug

Eight-year-old Maris Flory, Baldwin City, finds a spot between some of the older girls to get a look at the market goats on display during the livestock judging contest on Thursday, July 31, 2014 at the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds.

photo by: Nick Krug

A soapy sheep named Charlotte protests while getting hosed down in preparation for the sheep show on Thursday, July 31, 2014 at the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds.

photo by: Nick Krug

A grand champion trophy awaits a winner during the rabbit show on Thursday, July 31, 2014 at the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds.

photo by: Nick Krug

Alexandra Howard, 12, Berryton, holds still while Amanda Childers fixes her hair during the rabbit show on Thursday, July 31, 2014 at the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds.

photo by: Nick Krug

Eight-year-old Parker Long of Eudora waits to show Buttercup, her Holland Lop rabbit on Thursday, July 31, 2014 at the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds.

photo by: Nick Krug

A sleepy pig snoozes in some wood chips on Thursday, July 31, 2014 at the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds.

photo by: Nick Krug

Ten-year-old Haylee Cheek, Lawrence, holds tightly to her sheep, Lambchop, as she practices her showmanship in preparation for the sheep show on Thursday, July 31, 2014 at the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds.

photo by: Nick Krug

Hayleigh Wempe of Baldwin City brushes a sheep named Fred as she readies the animal for the sheep show on Thursday, July 31, 2014 at the Douglas County 4-H Fairground

photo by: Nick Krug

A curious rabbit lifts his head from his food following a round of judging during the rabbit show on Thursday, July 31, 2014 at the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds.