Breeding Program
We use a four sire rotational breeding program to minimize the inbreeding coefficient in our flock. The sire lines are labeled blue, green, red, and yellow; lambs are tagged according to the color group of their sire. Ewes are mated to the next color sire line in the rotation.
Blue Line
Frame Size: +++
Average Daily Gain: +++
Muscling - LEA: +++
Maternal: ++
Powerful Ewes ; Gain + Muscle
Yellow Line
Frame Size: +++
Average Daily Gain: +++
Muscling - LEA: ++
Maternal: ++
Eye Appealing & Complete
Green Line
Frame Size: ++
Average Daily Gain: +++
Muscling - LEA: +++
Maternal: ++
Heavy Muscling on Moderate Frame
Red Line
Frame Size: ++
Average Daily Gain: +++
Muscling - LEA: +
Maternal: +++
Very Maternal
*The above values are determined by phenotype and raw data observation; they are fluid values that will change over time. Please refer to NSIP numbers for most current values (Flock ID: 698501)
