Hello Rick, Since this was sent to the list I am going to put my 2 cents worth. I also have Barbados Blackbelly sheep and not Barbado. I hope the two different sheep will never become one. I think the Barbado is a very impressive sheep and has its place but I would hate to loose the pure genetics of the BB sheep. I would be surprise if 10 producers have pure BB sheep.
James Harper Virginia Regional Director Blackbelly Barbados Sheep Association International -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rick Krach Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2003 1:34 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [blackbelly] Barbado/BB 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 _________________________________________________________________ >From the hottest toys to tips on keeping fit this winter, you'll find a range of helpful holiday info here. http://special.msn.com/network/happyholidays.armx =============================================== This message is from the Barbados Blackbelly Sheep mailing list. To respond to this message, send e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe or change your membership options, go to http://lists.coyotenet.net/mailman/listinfo/blackbelly =============================================== This message is from the Barbados Blackbelly Sheep mailing list. To respond to this message, send e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe or change your membership options, go to http://lists.coyotenet.net/mailman/listinfo/blackbelly
