It is not uncommon for black or colored lambs to be born in a white flock to white parents. However, in order for this to happen, both of the lamb’s parents must be carrying a gene for color. A black fleece is caused by a recessive gene, so if a white ram and a white ewe are each heterozygous for black, in about 25 percent of cases they will produce a black lamb. In fact in most white sheep breeds, only a few white sheep are heterozygous for black, so black lambs are usually much rarer than this.
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Papo Black Sheep (P5)
$5.50
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Manufacturer SKU | 51167 |
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Weight | .05 lbs |
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Dimensions | 3 × 2.25 × 1 in |
Ages | 3+ |
Age Ranges | Young Children, Pre-teen, Teen And Older |