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A years growth
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06/04/16 03:52 AM
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Thought folks would find this comparision interesting. The photo below is at 3 1/2 (last year) The same ram at 4 1/2 (this year)
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Re: A years growth
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06/04/16 04:04 AM
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Someone needs a sheep fix....
Lucky 7 Exotic Ranch located in Eden, Tx. Well managed self sustaining herds roaming our 3,000 acre ranch. First Class Lodging, Ranch style meals and qualified guides. 30+ species.
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Re: A years growth
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06/04/16 04:58 AM
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Haha! SheepHunter! Just cracked me up...:)). Love the more pronounced rings at bases at 4.5. You & Tony = Ram Man!! Thanks Tony... Great comparison! He's a beautiful Ram! Diane
HCH Outfitter 281-723-9989 Diane@AguaVidaRanch.com Hunt Coordinator Agua Vida Ranch
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Re: A years growth
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06/04/16 02:30 PM
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I do need a sheep fix...later this month. Thanks to SheepHunter for helping to do some scouting on a Mouflon to hunt and I think I found a Great Urial to hunt (not the one in the pics)
Diane, SheeperHunter = The Ram Man. I am just a follower.
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Re: A years growth
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06/04/16 02:55 PM
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Very impressive growth. I would have expected it to be less at that age. Hope you do this again at 5 1/2 years of age!!!
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Re: A years growth
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06/04/16 03:16 PM
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EddieWalker... He may not last that long...:)). Tony & Sheephunter... You are brothers from another Mother! Diane
HCH Outfitter 281-723-9989 Diane@AguaVidaRanch.com Hunt Coordinator Agua Vida Ranch
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Re: A years growth
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06/04/16 07:26 PM
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I am one of you guys I love sheep!
I will have some rare sheep on the ground in the next few months.
Some blue sheep,eastern & western tur
Probably be harvesting the WR Nubian Ibex as well
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Re: A years growth
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06/04/16 08:06 PM
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Very impressive growth. I would have expected it to be less at that age. Hope you do this again at 5 1/2 years of age!!! Eddie, This is a ram being used as a Breeder by someone I know. So he's in a smaller pen with ewes and being fed very well (protein and minerals). I think the feed has a lot to do with it as this ram is probably eating a lot better than a ram that is turned out on a large ranch even if there are feeders.
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Re: A years growth
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06/04/16 08:08 PM
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I am one of you guys I love sheep!
I will have some rare sheep on the ground in the next few months.
Some blue sheep,eastern & western tur
Probably be harvesting the WR Nubian Ibex as well Having spoken with you and seen the pics of your 6/8 bighorns there is no doubt.
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Re: A years growth
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06/05/16 02:40 PM
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I've heard that if you remove all native forage from the animal and feed it strictly a high protein diet, that you can increase horn and antler growth significantly.
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Re: A years growth
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06/05/16 03:13 PM
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Love the more pronounced rings at bases at 4.5. Yes, very nice!
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