In a message dated 7/28/04 6:46:41 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< I do not remember anything about not discussing to making sure members on the list understand that there are 2 breeds the Barbados Blackbelly and the Barbado. If I am correct everyone on the list has stopped talking about changing the name including myself. >> That's my recollection as well. We were discussing a distinct name to categorize the Barbado-blackbelly type into, since these wonderful animals aren't distinctly Barbados Blackbelly sheep (polled) and they aren't quite the general Barbado, either. (imo) Categorizing the horned line, imo doesn't change their value or make them less in my view. It does help those breeding the blackbellies to know what lineage they are purchasing or those interested in preserving the polled line to obtain the right type. I, also, think it's just a matter of personal preference (in the eye of the beholder) for some folks wanting polled or horned to graze their property or other purposes. I like the blackbellies they are fine sheep. Wonderful, curious, attentive sheep and mine are getting rather socialable. They really don't care whether I bring them something good to eat, they seem to enjoy just having us there and talking quietly to them. They call out to us and we acknowlege them and they quiet back down and return to grazing. It's been a quite a learning experience for us. <grin> Diana =============================================== 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]/
