EWE CRITERIA
We utilize on-farm performance testing and the following criteria to select and evaluate does.
Growth Evalaution
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Weaning
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Post-weaning
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Ewe weights
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Offspring weights
Structural Soundness
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Obvious female characteristics
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Good muscling
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Solid body confirmation
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Strong legs
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Feminine head and neck
Health
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Solid and low maintenance feet
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High parasite residence
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Good mouth and teeth
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Good endurance
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Clear and shiny coat
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At least 1.5 years old before breeding
Reproduction
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Consistent estrous cycles
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Healthy and well shaped vulva
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Becomes pregnant with 2 services or less
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Carries pregancy to term
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Little to no birthing assistance
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Multiple births
Mothering
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Excellent mothering qualities
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High udder quality
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Good milk production
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Raise kids to weaning unassisted
Other
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Able to quickly and easily adapt to new surroundings
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Be manageable during health checks, etc.
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Little to minimal desire to jump fences
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Intelligent and confident
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Solid and proven bloodline history