[Jacob-list] thank you.

[Robin Lynde]

This is the 2nd time I've heard of someone looking a Miniature Jacobs this weekend. All of you should know that JSBA (Jacob Sheep Breeders Association) breed standard states that adult ewes are 80-120 lbs and rams are 120-180 lbs. A Jacob sheep is definitely smaller than a lot of the breeds you'll see at any sheep show or fair, so someone might be advertising them as Miniature, but if they're within the standard then they aren't anything different. If someone is advertising that and their sheep are significantly smaller then they are not looking out for the breed. I had  "miniature" Jacob born this year. She was 2.5 pounds compared to her 7 pound brothers. She might have caught up someday, but for me she was a cull. There are a lot of us who raise Jacob sheep and register them and like to promote the breed by selling quality sheep.

 Robin Lynde
Meridian Jacobs
Vacaville, CA 
www.meridianjacobs.com 
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Fresia(Francie) 
  To: jacob sheep 
  Sent: Sunday, September 13, 2009 10:45 AM
  Subject: [Jacob-list] thank you.


        Thank you wonderful Jacobs breeders for all your great information.  I found a local breeder today by chance that has the Miniature Jacobs and has ewes for sale n of course rams which I may pass on for now until next.  I am hoping to be able to see their babies maybe even today.  Many blessinsgs to you, your family and your flocks of wonderful and beautiful Jacobs.........


        Fresia(Francie) Fabrega Brevis-Martinez
        Parcela Huemul, Casa Machi Hue
        Home of Shetland and Jacob Sheep & Auraucana Chickens
        Deer Park, Washington, USA
        Teh.(Ps. 122)
       



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