what i wanted to put matches what SNM said. I wouldn't say I always do, but it makes making the pedigrees in Evans alot easier to have an ear listed. I havemy own clamp tattoo kit~though I've got to find more ink~ and I usually do them at 8 weeks, especially if i plan to show them or bring them to a show to sell. If they're not a recognized color, I don't tattoo them, but a tattoo is listed on their pedigree.