Hello List,
I have just finished my fall lambing season of 2004. The results for the spring and fall lambing seasons were as follows:
Spring 2004: 11 total lambs born. 9 girls and 2 boys. (birth dates between 11/27/03 and 2/25/04). All from 6 ewes and all sired by Teddy.
Fall 2004: 9 total lambs born. 8 girls and 1 boy. (birth dates between 8/4/04 and 11/2/04). All from the same 6 ewes and 50% sired by Teddy, the other 50% sired by Ulysses.
OK, here is my question: Why am I getting so many ewe lambs and so few ram lambs? Anyone have theories/scientific information? Anything I can do nutritionally/environmentally to "even-up" my production of ewe lambs and ram lambs? I'd sure like to see more of a 50/50 ratio.
Sincerely, Mary Swindell
Mary Swindell Bellwether Farm 815 Bell Hill Road Cobden, IL 62920 (618) 893-4568 (home) (618) 453-1697 (work) [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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