| Sheep farming is an activity that must come into | | | | Northumberland and is now popular in United Kingdom |
| careful thinking if you plan to engage in it. Ask | | | | as well as Canada. It is also known for producing |
| yourself the questions necessary to get you started. | | | | more twins and triplets than other breeds. |
| Why raise sheep? Sheep are gregarious animals, they | | | | 5) Dorset Horn/Poll Dorset - known for high fat |
| like to flock in a common group and can range from | | | | content in milk production as well as an alternative |
| 50 lbs to 500 lbs. Also, you need to be sure of the | | | | for out of season milk production. |
| reasons why you would subject yourself to sheep | | | | 6) Friesland - "Holstein of sheep breeds" They are a |
| farming from day one in order to be firm on what | | | | pure dairy sheep breed in the United kingdom. It has |
| you decide to do with this venture. A simple review | | | | a long bald tail and naturally polled. Its ewe can weigh |
| of the different breeds used for sheep farming will | | | | anywhere from 50 to 55 kilos and the rams about 75 |
| save you time in the long run. They are as follows: | | | | kilos. Its fleece is also of high quality and has a |
| 1) East freisian, and Lacaune - this are traditional | | | | Bradford Count of 48 to 52. |
| sheep breeds that are used in the United States for | | | | As can be gleaned from this short list, you can |
| milk production | | | | choose among which type of sheep breeds will be |
| 2) Awassi - a sheep breed common in SouthWest | | | | most suitable for you in sheep farming. Be aware |
| Asia like Iraq and Syrian Arab Republic is about 92 lbs | | | | that after choosing the right kind of breed you must |
| on the average and is a fat-tailed breed. | | | | also consider the nutritional requirements of sheep. |
| 3) Assaf - this is a synthetic breed originating from | | | | Sheep that are for wool or milk production require a |
| Israel in the 1950's with an average of 611 litres of | | | | stiffer nutritional needs than sheep for mutton. Grass |
| milk production in a standard lactation of about seven | | | | is staple food of sheep but sometimes you have to |
| months. | | | | provide as supplements, the grains that are suited for |
| 4) British Milk Sheep - the name itself would suggest | | | | them to provide their mineral and salts requirements. |
| that it is a high producer of milk. Originally introduced | | | | A good and constant supply of clean water should |
| by by Lawrence Alderson in Wiltshire and | | | | also be accessible for your herd. |