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The ewes are good milk producers and fairly prolific, however, most likely because their head and shoulders are large, lambing is not always easy. Their lambs grow quickly and are known for good meat.
They have dark faces and legs that are a rich, dark, chocolate brown in color. As for their fleece it is lightweight and they grow fairly short, medium wool.
Icelandic Sheep:
These sheep originates from the frigid climate of Iceland. They have good conformation which is good for meat. They are also raised for their milk and wool. Its fleece is dual coated with its outer coat reaching around 15 inches (38cm). The inner coat is shorter and softer and comes in a wide range of colors.
Their herding instinct is poor and on this account the breed is best suited to small farms. They are alert and aggressive, and when it comes to feed time they are determined to get their share. They give birth to small lambs and are good mothers and can reach finishing (marketing/butchering) weight in 3 to 4 months if your pasture is good. Not only do the ewes mature easily but also rams and begin to breed at 8 months. As for their meat it has a fine texture with a delicious flavor. The wool is sought after by hand spinners and their skins are prized as beautiful rugs.
Karakul:
This breed of sheep originated from central Asia, and is one of the oldest breeds in the world. They are small, with fine bones and long droopy ears. They are hardy and adapt to a wide range of climatic conditions. Another plus is their longevity. As for their breeding season that too is fairly long and allows for out of season breeding. More often than not they produce single lambs, but multiple births are not unknown.
When their lambs are born they are black and lighten with age. However, there are strains of blue and red. A lamb's pelt is tightly curled and sought after for its lustrous fur-like appearance. As for its fleece it is used for carpet making and is also good for hand spinning, and has an excellent felting quality. Their tail is fat and provides good tallow for soap or candle making. The meat of a Karakul is less muttony tasting than other breeds.
Katahdin:
The Katahdin breed of sheep has good conformation which means better meat production. It has a high rate of fertility, they make good mothers, lamb easily, and possess good flocking instincts. They are hardy, adaptable and low maintenance. As for their temperament they are docile and easy to handle. They fall into the category of medium-sized sheep. This breed is considered to be ideal for an extensive pasture lambing program.
Lincoln Longwools:
This is yet another English breed. They are the largest of sheep breeds, but mature slowly. Their fleece is long, dense, strong and heavy, and they have tufts of wool on their
They have dark faces and legs that are a rich, dark, chocolate brown in color. As for their fleece it is lightweight and they grow fairly short, medium wool.
Icelandic Sheep:
These sheep originates from the frigid climate of Iceland. They have good conformation which is good for meat. They are also raised for their milk and wool. Its fleece is dual coated with its outer coat reaching around 15 inches (38cm). The inner coat is shorter and softer and comes in a wide range of colors.
Their herding instinct is poor and on this account the breed is best suited to small farms. They are alert and aggressive, and when it comes to feed time they are determined to get their share. They give birth to small lambs and are good mothers and can reach finishing (marketing/butchering) weight in 3 to 4 months if your pasture is good. Not only do the ewes mature easily but also rams and begin to breed at 8 months. As for their meat it has a fine texture with a delicious flavor. The wool is sought after by hand spinners and their skins are prized as beautiful rugs.
Karakul:
This breed of sheep originated from central Asia, and is one of the oldest breeds in the world. They are small, with fine bones and long droopy ears. They are hardy and adapt to a wide range of climatic conditions. Another plus is their longevity. As for their breeding season that too is fairly long and allows for out of season breeding. More often than not they produce single lambs, but multiple births are not unknown.
When their lambs are born they are black and lighten with age. However, there are strains of blue and red. A lamb's pelt is tightly curled and sought after for its lustrous fur-like appearance. As for its fleece it is used for carpet making and is also good for hand spinning, and has an excellent felting quality. Their tail is fat and provides good tallow for soap or candle making. The meat of a Karakul is less muttony tasting than other breeds.
Katahdin:
The Katahdin breed of sheep has good conformation which means better meat production. It has a high rate of fertility, they make good mothers, lamb easily, and possess good flocking instincts. They are hardy, adaptable and low maintenance. As for their temperament they are docile and easy to handle. They fall into the category of medium-sized sheep. This breed is considered to be ideal for an extensive pasture lambing program.
Lincoln Longwools:
This is yet another English breed. They are the largest of sheep breeds, but mature slowly. Their fleece is long, dense, strong and heavy, and they have tufts of wool on their