[Jacob-list] Question on horns

[Linda]

I understand what you are saying, but I don't think I quite agree.  Many four horned ewe lambs do break laterals, but that should not give you a weak side horn when it regrows.  If it's a small, weak side horn that looks like a scur - it probably is.  Short, stumpy, strong and firmly attached horns are a different matter.  

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On Fri, 6 May 2005 12:20:41 +0100, gordon johnston wrote:
> Horns in 4 horned lambs are very soft and poorly secured in the
> head so are very easily damaged during play or get caught in
> fences, branches, etc. This can give rise to small, weak side horns
> which look like scurs.  If the top horns are normal, this is the
> more likely reason for small, stumpy side horns. Juliet
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