The babydoll breeding is hopefully over for the season.  I used all 3 rams so next year I have the option of selecting a ram lamb for breeding to unrelated females within the flock.  J.C.’s ladies are expected to lamb ~March 26th with the rest following within 2 weeks.  I plan on having ultrasounds performed in early January so I can adjust the ewes’ rations according to the presence and number of fetuses. 

J. C. and his mini-harem.

These are the pen assignments:

J. C. is in with Hattie and Fergie with the goal of breeding for strongly dark fleeces. 

Turbo was assigned Claire, Nina, and Olivia (the Claire Clan), but also bred Rachel and Sara. . . the girls’ choice.

Winslow had his way with Penny, Iris, and Rhonda.  

I appear to have been successful in keeping Tammy from being bred (due to her late arrival (May) and, thus, small size).  (Modified 1/8/2015)