[Jacob-list] Identifying Lilac Lambs

[Paintedrockfarm at aol.com]

I've had this come up within my own flock before!  This year, we have  had 4 
sets of twins in which one lamb is black and white while the other is  lilac 
and white.  The easier way to tell about color is often when the  siblings are 
side by side -- contrast is very noticeable!
 
Another weird thing for us this year -- we have a ram lamb with blue  eyes 
who has black leg and facial markings but his wool appears lilac.   Hmm...not 
sure what to think there!  He is only a week old and the  coloration was 
apparent from birth. I check him from time to time to part that  wool to the skin -- 
completely consistent in the lilac coloring.
 
Ahh..the joys of Jacobs! :)
 
Good luck with lambing -- Cheryl
 
Mike  & Cheryl Terrano
_Painted  Rock Farm_ (http://members.aol.com/paintedrockfarm) 
Buckhannon, West  Virginia
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