Like I said, I might be wrong. I'm not an expert on ovine reproduction, but maybe someone lurking on the list is and can chime in.
I think a ewe's tendency to have multiples is all up to her and doesn't have anything to do with the ram, but as Barb pointed out, she wants his offspring to be more genetically predisposed, so I certainly wouldn't hurt.
Where's Helmut? He's the expert.
Susan Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Susan Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Hi Heather, in your note to Barb you said, " He is a twin, although I don't
think it matters with males, only females (may be wrong on that). " Can
you please explain that statement to me....I'm new to the "sheep" business
also, and I really don't know what that statement means..
thanks, Sue S.
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>From: Heather Sharfeddin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: Re: [blackbelly] Introduction
>Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2004 09:58:29 -0700 (PDT)
>
>Hi Barb,
>
>I live in Sherwood (about 15 miles west of you) and have a ram lamb from a
>registered ewe and ram for sale. He is a twin, although I don't think it
>matters with males, only females (may be wrong on that). He isn't weaned
>yet, but will be ready to go in about two months. Let me know if you'd like
>to see him.
>
>Heather Sharfeddin
>
>Barb Lee <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote:
>Hello List,
>My name is Barb Lee, and I am a newcomer to these sheep. Just recently
>purchased my first, and am enjoying them very much.
>
>We live in Oregon City, OR, and would enjoy meeting other owners,
>perhaps having an opportunity to see more sheep. Am also interested to
>know if there is a quality twin or triplet ram, possibly a ewe or two,
>available within a fairly broad driving distance. I know, maybe I'm
>being ambitious, but it doesn't hurt to ask! :o) Would also like to
>start with registered animals, so I can begin to develop my "calibrated
>eyeball".
>
>Thank you very much - enjoying the list!
>
>Regards,
>Barb
>
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