National Sheep Improvement Program – NSIP
I am the only St. Croix Hair Sheep breeder enrolled in and submitting data to the National Sheep Improvement Program – NSIP.
Category: Breeding
2023 Spring Lambs Arrive Soon!
2023 Spring lambs start arriving at the end of February. My waitlist folks can expect to hear from me in April.
Fertility, Prolificacy, and Fecundity: What are ewe talking about?
Shepherds often toss around three terms when discussing ewes: fertility, prolificacy, and fecundity.
“Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.”
Ever notice that the plans you make rarely work out? You are so right, Mr. Allen Saunders. I got up early this morning with plans to head out to the pasture with the machete to finish chopping down the tall ironweed before it goes to seed. I started it two days ago but the heat …Read More
Data Collection and Estimated Breeding Values for Sheep
I use data collection to improve my sheep genetics. As my lambs are born, I record their pedigree information, tag numbers, and birth weight within their first 24 hours. Then when the lambs reach an average of 60 days old, I weigh them again. I repeat this process again at 90 and 120 days. I …Read More