[Jacob-list] Early breeding dates?

[Linda]

I generally put my ewes in the end of September/mid October. A few years 
I've put them in early September. The earliest they have bred is 
September 23 for mid February lambs, with the majority breeding a little 
later for early March lambs. This year I wanted to use the two senior 
rams before they leave. I put the ewes in September 9. Breeding started 
the 18th. This is what I've observed as I didn't ink the rams. There may 
be surprises this spring. Of the 8 ewes, three have cycled. This is 
pretty close to what I usually see. If I put the ewes with the rams mid 
October, they will pretty much all catch within three weeks. If I put 
them in early September, some will catch within a couple weeks, but most 
will catch later.
So pretty much the same as usual this year in north Georgia.
Linda
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On 9/22/2012 4:46 PM, Dan Carpenter wrote:

>

> I realize that many Jacob breeders breed later in the year for later 

> spring lambs.  I, however, let the ram run with the ewes year-around, 

> so mine start breeding as soon as the ewes start cycling.  I record 

> breeding (and lambing) dates on an Excel worksheet, and this year I've 

> noticed that, without exception, the ewes have been coming in 1 ½ to 2 

> weeks earlier than their usual dates.  Anyone else notice this?

>

> -Dan

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