Sheep Farming
Sheep Farming
- Choose The Type of 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. 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. 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. A simple review of
the different breeds used for sheep farming will save
you time in the long run. 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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