Sheep Farming - Important Tips To Choose The Sheep Breeds That Will Be Most Suitable For You

Sheep farming is an activity that must come into
careful thinking if you plan to engage in it.
Also, you need to be sure of the reasons why you
would subject yourself to sheep farming from day
one in order to be firm on what you decide to do
with this venture. Ask yourself the questions
necessary to get you started. Why raise sheep?
Sheep are gregarious animals, they like to flock
in a common group and can range from 50 lbs to
500 lbs. A simple review of the different breeds
used for sheep farming will save you time in the
long run when you learn how to raise sheep. They
are as follows:

1) East freisian, and Lacaune - this are
traditional sheep breeds that are used in the
United States for milk production

2) Awassi - a sheep breed common in SouthWest
Asia like Iraq and Syrian Arab Republic is about
92 lbs on the average and is a fat-tailed breed.

3) Assaf - this is a synthetic breed originating
from Israel in the 1950's with an average of 611
litres of milk production in a standard
lactation of about seven months.

4) British Milk Sheep - the name itself would
suggest that it is a high producer of milk.
Originally introduced by by Lawrence Alderson in
Wiltshire and Northumberland and is now popular
in United Kingdom as well as Canada. It is also
known for producing more twins and triplets than
other breeds.

5) Dorset Horn/Poll Dorset - known for high fat
content in milk production as well as an
alternative for out of season milk production.

6) Friesland - "Holstein of sheep breeds" They
are a pure dairy sheep breed in the United
kingdom. It has a long bald tail and naturally
polled. Its ewe can weigh anywhere from 50 to 55
kilos and the rams about 75 kilos. Its fleece is
also of high quality and has a Bradford Count of
48 to 52.

As can be gleaned from this short list, you can
choose among which type of sheep breeds will be
most suitable for you in sheep farming. Be aware
that after choosing the right kind of breed you
must also consider the nutritional requirements
of sheep. Sheep that are for wool or milk
production require a stiffer nutritional needs
than sheep for mutton. Grass is staple food of
sheep but sometimes you have to provide as
supplements, the grains that are suited for them
to provide their mineral and salts requirements.
A good and constant supply of clean water should
also be accessible for your herd.

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are prone to common mistakes. Are you looking for
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