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The Shropshire hales from southern England in low lying country. It is of medium size and produces good meat lambs, however they eat a lot.
Southdown:
The Southdown is a pure bred sheep and one of the oldest in the world and holds its own among the best breeds of today.
Ewes produce medium sized lambs whose carcass is excellent. They adapt to varied climates and terrains.
As for their fleece they produce a medium wool fiber, 56s – 60s and is suitable for hand spinning into fine yarns.
Saint Croix:
The Saint Croix originates from the hot island climates of the Virgin Islands and have a strong tolerance for internal parasites. After having lambed they will breed back in 30 to 40 days.
They are a medium sized breed, docile, and forage on scanty areas. Their herding instinct is poor, and therefore best suited to farms where there is better predator control.
Suffolk:
Yet another breed from UK. This breed has a black face, ears and legs free of wool and is very handsome.
The ewes are prolific and good milkers that contributes to the rapid growth of their lambs. Their meat is less fat than many other breeds.
Southdown:
The Southdown is a pure bred sheep and one of the oldest in the world and holds its own among the best breeds of today.
Ewes produce medium sized lambs whose carcass is excellent. They adapt to varied climates and terrains.
As for their fleece they produce a medium wool fiber, 56s – 60s and is suitable for hand spinning into fine yarns.
Saint Croix:
The Saint Croix originates from the hot island climates of the Virgin Islands and have a strong tolerance for internal parasites. After having lambed they will breed back in 30 to 40 days.
They are a medium sized breed, docile, and forage on scanty areas. Their herding instinct is poor, and therefore best suited to farms where there is better predator control.
Suffolk:
Yet another breed from UK. This breed has a black face, ears and legs free of wool and is very handsome.
The ewes are prolific and good milkers that contributes to the rapid growth of their lambs. Their meat is less fat than many other breeds.