[Jacob-list] Jacob-list Digest, Vol 62, Issue 34

[Laura C Frazier]

A fellow has an add in our state agricultural newsletter for "Jacob  
sheep, rams, ewes, 2009 lambs. $50.00 and up." Out of curiosity, I  
called him. None of his stock is registered and some have even failed  
registry usually because they are 90% or more black or too much white  
on the horns, but he still advertises them as "Jacob sheep", not  
Jacob-mix, etc. I gently tried to challenge him on this, but he just  
thinks they are cool looking. I do too, but I don't want to  
misrepresent the breed. I think this goes on quite a bit.

I've taken my few Jacobs to the local agricultural fairs to share  
with the local communities and have found that the judges and most of  
the local sheep breeders have never seen a live Jacob. I know I'm not  
going to win or even place well when showing against meat breeds that  
are judged by a meat breed judge, but it's fun interacting with folks  
and educating them about the breed. I do believe my ram was the most  
photographed item at the fair!

Laura C Frazier
FarmGirl Arts
(336) 971-3834
Kernersville, NC
http://home.rr.com/farmgirlarts

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