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Crossing
Author: amy 
Date:   10-21-07 12:25

I am debating on crossbreeding. I have purebred suffolks right now. I was wondering if you could give me some ideas. I would like to improve on mothering ability, lambing ease, disposition and new born spunk. I curently have about a 180% lambing crop. There are so many breeds out there to choose form I just keep getting confused. Are there any big concerns I should be aware of. Can you breed a larger framed ram to a smaller framed ewe. What about breeding to a prolific breed like Finn? Do you think they (my suffolks) could carry multiples to term? I have a few sets of triplets every year. If you have any guidlines to use I would really appreciate it.

Amy
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Re: Crossing
Author: Mandy 
Date:   10-22-07 14:35

Amy,

A Dorset would probably be a good cross with what you are wanting. Hampshires do not usually lamb easily, but they do match up with the rest what you are looking for.
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Re: Crossing
Author: Mandy 
Date:   10-22-07 14:39

Amy,

The Finns are probably not what you are looking for. The Dorsets would be a good choice. Hampshires do not lamb easily, but they do fit the other things that you are looking for.
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