> Did > you purchase Barbado or Barbados Blackbelly Sheep? Um, is this a test? <VBG!> Based on my limited understanding of the difference (polled vs horned) they must be Barbado, as they are from, and are, horned/scurred stock. The BBSAI registry certificates don't seem to differentiate, except for the H at the end of the sire's registry number. I promise to keep doing my homework, so I can catch up to the rest of you, and do a credible service to the breed.
Thank you for the warm welcome, and for the tips on finding sheep for sale. It didn't occur to me to check the website. I have a bit of work to do to prepare for a ram, but this will give me an opportunity to study more, and hopefully make a better informed selection. I am no stranger to the experience of being a newcomer to various breeds of animals, and I willingly shoulder the inevitable learning curve. It seems a rare opportunity to step into a community of breeders who seem to essentially be founding a breed standard. It is quite a privilege. The sheep, as well as their future, fascinate me. The one ewe that I presently have in residence is a gentle and wise little thing. She has a presence about her that is very appealing. She has a ram lamb at her side, and is hopefully bred back. The other ewe I have coming is from the same gentle flock, and she will be here after she is exposed to the ram. So it's a very small start, but best to make haste slowly. Thanks again for the kind welcome, and I'll look forward to meeting some of you in the future! Best regards, Barb Lee =============================================== This message is from the Barbados Blackbelly Sheep mailing list (http://www.awrittenword.com/listserv/index.html). 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 To search the archives, go to http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/
