[Jacob-list] genetics.....

[Dave & Katrina]

I had a lamb like this born this year (I think we have already talked about
this, Sue...but for the sake of conversation...)  

No lilac in its background that I know of.  The color was not the same as
sunbleached, nor was yours, if I remember right, Sue, but instead a very
lilacy color with blk face and leg markings. Even though I say that, I
guess it could be just another way of sunbleaching I guess.  

 I have also talked to a few other breeders this year who commented on the
same thing.  It really is an interesting color even though I still prefer
the strong black.  
Katrina Lefever, Hanover, PA


> [Original Message]
> From: Susan J Martin <stonecroft235 at juno.com>
> To: <jacob-list at jacobsheep.com>; <Hobsickle at aol.com>
 > Date: 9/29/03 4:40:32 PM
> Subject: Re: [Jacob-list] genetics.....
>
> How many of you have Jacobs that are brown & white instead of black &
> white?  I have a ewe lamb who was born this spring and from day one was
> definitely more brown that black -- and definitely not a lilac -- her
> spotting is very defined but most definitely not as dark as the other
> sheep.  Typically, all our lambs when small look black and white, but
> this one seemed more dark brown and white.  Is this common?
> 
> Sue Martin
> Stonecroft Manor
> Lititz, PA
> 
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--- Dave & Katrina O. Lefever
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