Color genetics

[goodolboy]

Don't know alot about the genetics, but we do breed for color in our Katahdins. The colors are crazy. Every color seems to throw any color, but it's hard to get pure white with a color background. I just like seeing the different colors in the fields.

 

[whr]

I agree. I like seeing a variety of colors in the pastures. Plus it's easy to identify the different ewes from afar.

 

[Roving Jacobs]

I found this site really helpful when I was doing a project on dog color genetics and they also have a pretty good sheep color genetics calculator you can play around with if you understand the basics. They also have rabbits, goats, cattle and chickens. I find color genes really interesting even though the breeds I have don't have a lot of variety

 

[EllieMay]

I, too, love all the various color combinations.
I would think a genetic study on HOW TO get certain colors would be a good thing.

 

[pinoak_ridge]

What do it think? I think I want him or her! If you decide to sell please contact me (seriously).
Carolyn

Carolyn, it if were a ewe lamb she would definitely be staying here. Since it is a ram lamb, we will have to decide in the next few months if we are willing to make room for another ram or offer him to someone else. If we do decide to part with him, I will give you first dibbs.

JD
PINOAK RIDGE KATAHDINS

 

[pinoak_ridge]

I found this site really helpful when I was doing a project on dog color genetics and they also have a pretty good sheep color genetics calculator you can play around with if you understand the basics. They also have rabbits, goats, cattle and chickens. I find color genes really interesting even though the breeds I have don't have a lot of variety tongue

RJ, yes, that is a cool site. I love that it has a wide variety of species on it. Fun, fun fun!!