Hello Sue, Helmut is correct about a true Barbados Blackbelly ram and ewes are polled. I also have polled stock. But the Blackbelly Barbados Sheep Association International recognizes both breeds in their registry. Check their web site at www.blackbellysheep.org and look under breed standards. If your sheep met their standards they can be registered. Send them a photo of your sheep and the registration application which is also on line. I think you have to be a member to register them - $30.00.
James Harper Virginia Regional Director Blackbelly Barbados Sheep Association International -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sue Miller Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2003 9:12 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [blackbelly] True or not True BB I have to say that what we raise are Barbados - they are horned. I had sent a photo of our ram to Helmut and he said we had a nice ram but not a purebred. We know that and I'll admit it somewhat hurt to hear that but then again I know he isn't a purebred BB - he's horned. But he's the closest thing we have to being. In our part of the country, they seem to admire the horns on these rams as there are lots of hunters around. I don't think that the taste in meat would vary much as they are somewhat the same breed. Some of our ewes have had scurs and others haven't. My husband would like to cross breed our ram with St. Criox to get a larger carcass but I'm not even sure I'm sold on that. We are preparing to start a 2nd herd consisting of a ram from our ram and ewes from our ram and our other ewes. We'd like to see what we get. But alas, they will have horns. We still are glad that we are allowed to be part of this listserve and that we can share our experieinces and learn from the rest of you also. Sue Miller _________________________________________________________________ Gift-shop online from the comfort of home at MSN Shopping! No crowds, free parking. http://shopping.msn.com =============================================== 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
