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One of the reasons for raising a specific breed of sheep is if that breed of sheep does well in that climate. I am in a very wet climate and the most popular breed of sheep here is Romney. Romney sheep were developed in the Romney marsh of England and do very well here in the Pacific northwest of USA. I have crossed my Romney with Borderlester so a slightly larger frame and wool with a little luster to it.
Also a significant factor in deciding what breed to raise, is what market are you raising sheep for. I am raising sheep to be processed at a professional USDA processing plant. Where it will be put in a grocery store or I will sell it at a Farmers market. I am charged by the animal, so a large frame is more economical.
In the Middle East it is custom for folks to butcher their own lamb for festivals and a large family may consume a whole small sheep in a few days with minimal concern about refrigeration. So in the Middle East a smaller lamb with excellent taste is what the Shepards are breeding for.
What else can I help you with?
Are all sheep the same?
No there are different breeds and colors of sheep.
What are three types of sheep?
There are many different breeds of sheep, the best way to show you is to give you this link which lists the sheep breeds in alphabetical order. http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/sheep/
How many different breeds of sheep are in Britain?
there are 6000 diffrent rare breeds of sheep in the u.k
What are four of the different sheep breeds?
Merino, Poll Dorset, Suffolk, Dorper
The difference between sheep?
Some sheep are just different to others! Put it in a way like dogs no two dogs are the same there a lots of different breeds of dog, Well the same for sheep.
What is the breed of lamb and sheep?
There are many (around 200) different breeds of sheep, but they are all varieties of the same species, Ovis aries.
What are Aussie sheep called?
Sheep in Australia are called sheep, though there are many different breeds - eg Merinos, Poll Dorsets, White Suffolks, Dorpers and crossbreds.
Is it possible for sheep to have horns?
Yes some breeds of sheep have horns other breeds of sheep have been bred to have no horns ie they are polled
What are the common breeds of sheep and goat present in Philippines?
Merino sheep, Billy goats and mountain goats are the common breeds of sheep and goat present in Philippines. There are also some cross-breeds that are being introduced.
Can sheep grow horns?
Yes some breeds of sheep have horns.
Who are breed of goat?
breeds of sheep
Drysdale Romney and Merino are breeds of what?
sheep the merino is famous for its wool
