Flock Planning Services
Multi-Generation Predictive Flock Planning Services
With extremely limited genetics, a multitude of global registries and a sea of conflicting information about genetics selecting the right stock, selecting breeding pairs and flock planning for the future can be a daunting task. Whether you’re trying to build a 100% pure flock or working a breeding up program planning for the future and making the right decisions today is critical to success.
If you’d like help planning your flock we’re happy to help you with this process so you can meet your future goals. Reach out to us on social media or via our submission form below for assistance.
Our proprietary system
We created a proprietary stock and flock management system with an extensive global database that allows us to plan your flock future in a way nobody else can. It's a little tricky to see the details but above we have generated mock pedigree for a future breeding between Kevin and our ewe lamb Greta. Any common relatives are noted in red so it can be easy to spot any redundancy. Also cool- we typically have several more generations of history than your normal registry pedigree.
Inbreeding coefficients
Next, we calculate the exact inbreeding coefficients for this pair based off of five generations of data. This information is listed on the far left of our breeding prediction and itemizes each contributor %. So in this case we have a five generation inbreeding coefficient of 1.95% by way of Highland King Kong in three paths adding 1.56% and Highland Ursi adding 0.39% in one path. Understanding the inbreeding paths and selecting the right ewes and rams for your flock is critical to success in this rare breed.
Multi year planning
Now that we know we like the look of this particular breeding we can compare that Ram to other ewes in our flock and determine if he is a right match for them as well or not, leading to better breeding decisions and lower inbreeding coefficients. We can then replicate this process for their offspring generating years of future results. Our same technology and methodology can be used to assist with ram, ewe or embryo selection when making purchases or considering options for your future flock.