Thanks Peter.
You are of course 100% right about about genetics and calcium for good antler growth. this is proven by the not unsubstantial industry that has sprung up in New Zealand, ( and other countries) resulting in some of the biggest antlered Red deer ever seen, one might even say abnormally so.

Unfotunatley this "industry" has no intention of releasing this "Improved herd" back into the wild, or wilderness areas of New Zealand where all Hunters have access, accept of course where the odd one gets out from behind the wire.( lets hope so)

So that means they are available at a sliding price scale to those who are interested in the biggest antlers, ( and who isnt), not the quality of a fair chase hunt.( open to definition), but I am sure you know all this, as you do everything.

As for your sheep comment, I might ask you same about small horses!!!

Good Evening