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You can also register with MNSBAR. John Price jprice@... On Oct 5, 2009, at 7:03 AM, sarahjayne.potter wrote: I found that, oddly enough, the...
John Price
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Actually, just go here: http://www.floop.com/John_Prices_Home_Page/Wildlife_Photos.html And scroll down to the bottom. As I was taking these photos I was ...
John Price
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Let's try it again. What do you think? On Oct 5, 2009, at 6:25 AM, marrstree@... wrote: Hi John- My Windows Vista / IE won't open the attached photo file...
John Price
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I have a couple that are registered through there, but I don't know why.... Soays aren't a miniature....  Just because they are a smaller sheep doesn't make...
Heirloom Heritage Farms
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Oct 5, 2009
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I guess they weren't making enough money on dairy goat breeders.... I see it's $10 for membership (discounted for more than one year), $10 herd name...
Heirloom Heritage Farms
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Funny - when I looked at the tiny thumbnail in the email version, I thought "Funny, it looks like a bighorn..." Shoulda gone with my instincts! Gevan In a...
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Oct 6, 2009
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I have wondered too about the color phase and agouti pattern of Ovis canadensis. If anyone is interested further, you might see if you can find on eBay, or...
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gevan_marrs
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Oct 6, 2009
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I might point out to those now considering IDGR and MNSBAR registries that both existed and were used by NA Soay enthusiasts in the "early years" and both were...
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gevan_marrs
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Oct 6, 2009
2:42 am
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I registered with MNSBAR for the previous 2 years just because I felt it was the best I could do, and most of my foundation stock was already registered with...
brigala
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Oct 6, 2009
4:36 am
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It sounds like customer service and promptness was the main problem... I know that was my issue with them also.  They take your money (although it took...
Heirloom Heritage Farms
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Oct 6, 2009
6:04 am
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When we first acquired our American Soay foundation flock, all had been registered with the International Dairy Goat Association. Our Soays came from Kelscott...
JoAnn Myers
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Oct 6, 2009
9:42 am
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It has been discussed to death in the past. I personally don't know why we need to start a new registry. There is a wealth of information on the OFP. The OFP...
vloca2000
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Oct 6, 2009
3:12 pm
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I'm not saying at all that Steve & Priscilla aren't doing a good job... I had even emailed with her exactly a year ago (I still have the email) and asked...
Heirloom Heritage Farms
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Oct 6, 2009
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Elizabeth and I would certainly be willing to pay a nominal fee for OFP services we use now or in the future, and if a registration number was included on each...
John Price
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Oct 6, 2009
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If everyone with Soay is participating in the Scrapie program (which they should be) each animal does have a unique number - The premise ID and the animal...
vloca2000
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Oct 6, 2009
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Since the Scrapie program is a voluntary thing, it is a personal choice on whether or not someone "should" participate.  Personally, I do not participate in...
Heirloom Heritage Farms
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Oct 6, 2009
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I agree... There also seems to be a wide variety of opinions regarding a registry... whether or not one is even needed.  Steve would have to be handsomely...
Heirloom Heritage Farms
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Oct 6, 2009
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[this is a long message - sorry] Like everyone else, Steve and I are following the latest discussion of "registration" with interest and thought it might be...
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Oct 6, 2009
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I do hope everyone mentioned what a great service you are doing Priscilla and Salt Marsh, and be greatful for the hours and thought and timeless consideration...
Claudia Pettis
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Oct 6, 2009
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Priscilla, I am amazed with what you and Steve have done so far with out asking for any compensation.Your work is above and beyond words! I am happy with the...
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I have to agree that we need a registry. It is hard when you are selling them-"oh yes, they are all pure bred, and registrable...if there was a registry..." I...
Chickie
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Oct 6, 2009
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I certainly have no problem with using OFP as a registry, the service that Steve and Priscilla provide is exemplary, I was just under the impression, that that...
Chickie
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Oct 7, 2009
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3160
... Actually, the voluntary program does require a yearly vet inspection. I actually appreciate the free visit from the vet each year. He's always happy to...
brigala
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Oct 7, 2009
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re "I actually appreciate the free visit from the vet each year. He's always happy to answer general questions for me". That sounds awesome -but I think...
RIO BATES
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Oct 7, 2009
8:37 pm
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Yes, that sounds like a pain in the tushie. I was only responding about the US program. It is entirely cost-free for us. Inspections are free. Tags are free....
brigala
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Oct 8, 2009
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3163
Good description Rio. I am in default of my certification right now because the vet lives an hour from here and my sheep are in a brush section of land where...
Chickie
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Oct 8, 2009
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My name is Rowan, I live in Northeast Ohio. I am a handspinner and weaver, and do a lot of demonstrations with the SCA and other historical re-creation...
mystic
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Nov 3, 2009
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3166
I have some at the local mill. I havent picked it up yet and as this is my first go around with wool, I have no idea what it is worth. It has a lot of vm but...
Tracy Teed
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Nov 3, 2009
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3167
Hi! What a coincidence - I just washed a batch this weekend. I do have some fleece collected and available, some washed, some still "in the grease". Do you...
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Nov 4, 2009
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3169
Hi all - I had let my flock into the backyard to graze what grass they could, and they all went straight for the acorns. They ate quite a few, when I vaguely...
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