[Jacob-list] breeding

[Gary Fay]

Ms Mur[hy

I can speak to mice, that is a common practice when selecting for a
particular trait, so yes it can be done. The warning is that the
offspring may be 'duller' than the parents, (less sharp, but how smart
does a sheep have to be?) The other risk is any recessive gene/defect
has an increased chance of expressing itself. (Which could be fine if
you are in need of freezer filler...)

Gary

WireWorks wrote:

>  We are preparing to match our ewes with rams for the breeding season.
> What is the feeling of breeding a ewe back to her sire? Are we looking
> for problems? Also, what is the feeling of breeding a ewe to a ram
> that share the same sire? Again, are we in for some problems. We have
> two ewes that we don't have a non-related ram to breed with. Our other
> ewes have non-related mates. Any help?DreamFarmDiana
> Murphywireworks at globaldialog.comandmurphyhome@globaldialog.com