Anyone out there know how the miniature horses and cattle were produced? Was it "line breeding" of the smallest or something more complicated? I have a 2.5 month old BB that is only 1/2 the size of it's siblings and 10 "classmates" (all born within 7 days). The top of his back is at about belly level of the other lambs. He was the 2nd born in a set of quads (one of which was still born) and, except for an overbite, appears normal and healthy. His 2 siblings were bigger at birth and consequently he had trouble getting to mom for milk. After a couple of days I realized the problem (other two growing rapidly, he was not), and I began supplementing with a couple of bottle feedings per day until they were all eating grain and grass. He is cute as a button (but aren't they all?) and we will probably keep him as a pet but not for breeding - unless there is some demand for miniature BB sheep - in which case I'll be looking for a miniature ewe lamb!
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