[Jacob-list] breeding

[Sugar Hill Farm]

Hi Diana,

Inbreeding usually results in the best and the worst traits the line has to offer.  Many breeders will use this method to find out what is dominate in the line.

The down side to this method, is you must be prepared to cull.  That doesn't always mean the freezer to me.  You can utilize the animal for wool instead, make a wether of a ram, or take responsibility for the life of the animal so no breeding takes place.  Not always easy to do. 

Even the best these breedings have to offer only show what came out on the surface.  You don't know what is lurking underneath until you breed that offspring again.

Marcia
Sugar Hill Farm, Heritage Livestock
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: WireWorks 
  To: Jacob List 
  Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2000 2:06 PM
  Subject: [Jacob-list] breeding


  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?Hi 
  DreamFarm
  Diana Murphy
  wireworks at globaldialog.com
  and
  murphyhome at globaldialog.com

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