[Jacob-list] miniaturizing sheep

[sheepythyme]

I have seen this in other breeds and other species (llamas, Icelandic Sheep, Jacob Sheep).  I think it is a ploy to sell animals.  They are generally results from taking small animals (runts, or malnutritioned, failure to thrive) and breeding them or inbreeding to hurry the process. It is a way of having something "exotic". I would not buy anything minaturized.  Just my two cents.
Bonnie
Herb and Bonnie Sutten
SHEEPY THYME FARM
www.sheepythyme.com 

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