[Jacob-list] Buying Adult Rams

[CARL FOSBRINK]

What state do you live in?

Gotothewhip at aol.com wrote:      I put some thought into this...... I am aware of the Hunting Market for the Jacobs.....
   
  But I am concerned about  the perception of buying a "Big 4 horn Ram"  I would hope folks are not thinking I am looking to hunt them... I do agree we need to be careful in selling adult rams..... But  as a relatively new Jacob breeder, I would prefer to purchase adult, proven rams.  
   
  Buying a 4 horn ram lamb can be a risky task.. Not knowing if he will fuse, the direction of his horn growth, or what he will produce!   I lucked out and got a nice one (Thanks Mickey) with a guarantee..... But this really is a risky purchase... 
   
  Add to that a small gene pool inside the Jacob breed.... Hanging onto these rams until we are dominated by a herd sire's daughters.
   
  I'm as guilty as anyone else at enjoying owning these big boys.... and am fortunate enough to have a family member with a few grade ewes out of state, that can utilize my nice big rams to breed to.... and they have awesome facilities to boot (All the rams have a horse run in and exercise pens as it they used to have lots of horses....)
   
  But my point is... I am shopping for a nice big 4 Horn ram, that is a delight to look at, but is a proven producer of  show type lambs... and is a fresh bloodline.....actually I could use more than one because of the number of ewes I now have!!!!!!
   
  I think as breeders we need to turn loose of these rams, to keep our gene pool a bit "deeper"  
   
  I guess my background in Horse breeding is surfacing!
   
  Jennifer Tucker
  Moose Mtn Ranch



    
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Carl and Judy Fosbrink
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