[blackbelly] Barbado/BB

[Rick Krach]

Carol, I enjoyed reading the article you recommended in today's listserve. 
This paragraph impressed me: "The pure hair sheep (Barbados Blackbelly and 
St. Croix) excel in the traits for which hair sheep are best known � 
reproductive efficiency, parasite resistance, tolerance to heat, and lack of 
wool. Their downside is their conformation and rate of gain, though they do 
produce leaner carcasses with a purportedly milder flavor.  The Barbado  
resulted from the crossing of the Barbados Blackbelly with the Rambouillet 
and mouflon to create a trophy animal for Texas game ranches, and should not 
be confused with the Barbados Blackbelly."

Carol, do you have any knowledge of just how many supposed Blackbelly owners 
are really Barbado owners?  Do you think that the two breeds are literally 
becoming one? I know that you are attempting to raise pure BB instead of 
Barbado, so am curious about how you feel; and I know that we've had to give 
up making an issue of BB vs. Barbado in the list itself.  Thanks.

ps.  any difference in taste that you have found between BB and Barbado?



Rick Krach

  8725 Hubbard Rd

  Auburn CA 95602

     (530) 889-1488

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