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Old 02-10-2010, 12:25 PM
sheephunter
 
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Last sentance says quite a bit TJ
Good info Darcy. So what you are saying is that the survival rates are even lower than suggested by Geist. After reading that, it's amazing any rams make it to 10 years old. I guess what 209 read could very well be true then. Good to see you believing in science

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Also states that natural mortality of rams over 3 is 10% annually not 50% as you stated.
Actually I never said anything like that...you really need to slow down a read what I post

But at 10% annually from age 3, that sure doesn't leave many rams that make it to 10. An interesting study for sure. Thanks for confirming that few rams make it to 10 years old.