[Jacob-list] data; defects

[Kathryn Shirley]

Well, I'm not Fred, but I had a ewe lamb born here just like that.  The
cartilige had not fully formed in her left ear.  Now it is starting to fill out
and sticks straight out to the side!  The vet says that it should normalize over
time.

Thom, I also have some of Dan's flock.  Three have lambed and have been terrific
mothers. They have all singled, but the lambs have really nice fleeces.

Kate Shirley, Humbug Farm

Thomas Simmons wrote:

> Mary Ellen:  Regarding the research project: Do you want info on lambs a few
> days old?  Including unknowns, such as number of horns when they'renot
> clearly visible yet"?
>
> Fred: My first lamb born this year was born with one ear held at the normal
> angle (slightly above horizon), while the other ear flops down like a
> bassett hound.  Three days later, it shows no sign of changing.  Is this a
> condition that stems from being squished in the womb, which will correct
> itself over time; or a squishing that might *not* correct itself; or ???  I
> have to admit it makes this little girl look awfully cute... :-)
>
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