Re: [blackbelly] blackbelly Digest, Vol 2, Issue 186

2006-10-11 Thread Rick Krach
In recent years I also have had a dozen or more hides tanned at "Bucks County Fur Products" in Quakertown, PA. They do a marvelous job and I've always been pleased. Rick Krach Auburn, California (530) 889-1488 >>Date: Mon, 09 Oct 2006 22:02:41 -0600 From: "Carol J. Elkins" <[EMAIL PR

Re: [blackbelly] Taste and Butchering now Cholesterol

2006-10-11 Thread Barb Lee
I'm in. I believe the University of Utah can do the testing. I read a letter-to-editor of Stockman Grassfarmer, from an individual who raises lowline angus who had the testing done on his own herd. Saskatchewan Katahdin breeders did the same and wield it as a pretty effective marketing sword

Re: [blackbelly] Taste and Butchering now Cholesterol

2006-10-11 Thread Cecil Bearden
I have read all the reports on lamb and the saturated versus unsaturated fats, cholesterol numbers and all the data on wooled lambs. Then I read the purported, and reported, and opinions on the fat content and cholesterol of Blackbellies. Have there been any tests? Does anyone have any data

Re: [blackbelly] hide tanning

2006-10-11 Thread Cecil Bearden
I am taking mine to Market 54 at Weatherford. It is a small state inspected operation. I just don't care to go to Perkins, it is too industrialized... Cecil Johnson, Oneta wrote: > Cecil: > Where did you find a good place to take your guys. I am in McLoud and > the closest I can find that w

Re: [blackbelly] taste and butchering

2006-10-11 Thread Barb Lee
> Wow, that *is* a pretty specific skill... I'd have to see it done many > times before I'd be confident to try it. He could probably sell an > instructional video to homesteader types. I have a hard time > separating the skull from the spine when they're dead, let alone still > breathing. I

[blackbelly] Use for Blackbelly Hair was Re: hide tanning

2006-10-11 Thread Barb Lee
Carol, You mentioned Blackbelly hair was hollow? Did I get that right? If so, I can suggest a possible use for the hair for anyone near Amish country. "Sweat pads" are thick pads used under the collars of draft horses. Generally, the most popular and oldest style is a deer hair-stuffed pad. I

Re: [blackbelly] Looking for Ram in SE Texas

2006-10-11 Thread Carr DuPuy
I have two 3 year old rams and two 6 year old rams that I would like to sell. I have pictures I could send to you. They are in Clifton, 30 mile NW of Waco. I have never eaten a blackbelly sheep, and I do not entend to eat one of them. Beef, fish, and chicken is good, cheap, and is wrapped in ce

[blackbelly] Looking for Ram in SE Texas

2006-10-11 Thread Pantalone, John A (GE Infra, Energy)
Hi all, I am looking for a sound AB/BB Ram to help improve my flock. I am located south of Houston (Alvin, TX) and would like to keep it local. If you are within an hour drive, I'd love to meet you - even if you dont have a ram for sale. I currently have an impressive Katahdin Ram (and 3 ewe