Re: [blackbelly] another market for blackbelly sheep

2007-03-17 Thread Terry
CArol, I have been attending a LOT of local livestock auctions lately, as part of a learning process before I start making bids or selling some of my other stock-- Yes-- the really young animals fetch a much higher price than the weaned ones-- I could not beieve the difference in price between a

[blackbelly] another market for blackbelly sheep

2007-03-17 Thread Carol J. Elkins
I've run across another market for those of you with cull sheep, old sheep, or sheep that you're not particularly looking for top dollar on. The market is the raw pet food market, and it is growing daily. Today's recall of a zillion brands of canned cat and dog food will probably swell the rank

[blackbelly] Getting Out of the Haired Sheep Business

2007-03-17 Thread Terry Haynes
Hi, I've had a flock of haired sheep for a couple years. We've been through two breading seasons. It has been fun, but it is time to get out of this business. The wife does not like eating lamb and it has been hard to know what to do with all the little ones each year. I have 6 year old in

[blackbelly] TYPE A disease

2007-03-17 Thread Judy
Thanks Renee for replying. I just hope all will read about this, it is so important. If anyone else had experiences with the Type A strain I would love to hear from you. Judy Akers [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ This message is from the blackbelly mailing lis