[Jacob-list] new owner - thin sheep?

[Neal Grose]

This is difficult to know. Jacob’s Sheep do not generally put on back fat like commercial breeds. You probably will be able to feel the hips, etc. on healthy sheep, but you should also feel good muscle tone. If they’re healthy other wise, they are probably OK.
Can you go feel somebody else’s sheep? Maybe sneak up on some along the road ?

Neal Grose
PS: I almost never use emoticons.
And how did “emoticons” get into spellcheck?

From: Michelle Benedetti 
Sent: Monday, June 25, 2012 3:28 PM
To: jacob-list at jacobsheep.com 
Subject: [Jacob-list] new owner - thin sheep?

Hello!  Am new to sheep, I acquired three young Jacobs nearly three weeks ago,and was finally  been   to get my hands on one of them for a good feel.  To me she feels quite underweight - I can easily feel ribs, and she has a prominent back and hip bones.  How should they feel?  They are 4 months and 6 months old.  I would appreciate any info you could provide.  Thank You!    


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