I have a Google Alert set to send me an email when Tunis Sheep appear on websites or in the news. Today it found a Tunis lamb listed on Ebay. That will be good...
I'm new here, I've got a few Tunis ewes, Rachel & miss kitty, They r wonderful sheep, and we r looking forward to learning as much as we can, and we hope u...
Gone all ready, r at least I couldn't find it And I was so looking forward to seeing what it would bring! ... appear on websites or in the news. Today it found...
Welcome to the group Janice! All that genetic stuff confuses the heck out of me... I bet barbara will know the answer.... Good luck with your red heads tammie...
I watched them and they never got a bid. Not even .99 cents. He had two ram lambs available, I think they were born last May. I am surprised EBay didn't pull...
Janice, here is the link http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=200196427910&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=010 Debbi he has been selling tunis...
Hi, Janice, Welcome to TunisTalk! I enjoy studying color genetics of horses and cats but I haven't delved that deep in sheep colors yet since I only have...
Hi Janis! Welcome to the fold! I agree with Tammy, the whole genetics thing confuses the heck out of me, so I will let someone else answer that one :) Where...
Thanks Becky, I got into the tunis thing quite by accident! I have angora rabbits and learned to spin there wool, found a friend that had angoras and mix...
Hey Debbie, Yes they (shetland people) do. I have Shetlands too, and some Shetland/Tunis crosses, thats why I want to know the color code for tunis. I'm...
Oh they are cute! You are right about the color, but apparently the Tunis ears go away quickly? Those aren't long, pendulous ears on your girls. ;-) Debbi ... ...
Thanks Debbie & Becky, Who knew? That is 2 funny, I suppose no one knew to look for a real sheep on ebay, Thats wonderfull that U get such good prices for ur...
I have sold to friends and on eBay so far, and I have sold it raw, washed and processed. You get the most from processed of course, that is what I was selling...
Four or five years ago the Shepherd magazine had a very good article by a gentleman at Va. Tech regarding the genetics of Dorper sheep. He was exploring the...
Hi Randy, Is it possible that the color genetics are more like those in dogs (border collies are what I'm familiar with)? Black and white border collies have ...
Hi Randy, with that info alone I can get a little closer, but it would be great if we could get hold of the article. But let me guess again awt/awt, BB/Bb,...
It doesn't mention that their black sheep but one could eaisly get a little confused and think that it did, anyway great info, I read it yesterday, It's...
I should probably sit down with my 17 year old and have him explain to me what I need to study so I will know what I am doing with these sheep, but I will ask...
u rock becky, I think its great ur shooting for such wonderful goal, I'm not really educated enough to help out too much yet but I'm working on it. I had a...
Anyone else notice how DIFFERENT each Tunis face is? Everyone laughed at first when I could tell my sheep apart, now even family members recognize them as...
Patty, you will find the same issue with fleece in other meat breeds; if you dont breed for wool traits, you will have a wide variety of traits throughout your...
Patty, My first tunis were bought out of a handspinner's flock, and she had taken care to breed for nice fleeces. There is a distinct difference between the ...
I have washed some wool myself and gave it to a friend who spun it with some cheviot. I enjoy carding, but don't know if I could have a light enough touch to...
... Dont worry about a smell, it really doesnt matter whether you wash it before you spin it or after as far as that goes, its still washed the same. Having...
I received this message and I have agreed to pass it on.....can anyone help them out? Hi, My husband and I own a small woolmill in Paw Paw, Michigan. We are ...
They work great and in so many ways.....besides saving us numerous trips to the barn to check on the ewes...it has been invaluable to our peace of mind. You...
There has been a Tunis show at the Missouri State Fair for many years now.? In fact it was our National show in 2006.? I believe there is a breed show in...
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