... mute swans and Toulouse and Sevastopol geese. Romney sheep breed information. The recessive sheep (ask Graeme) have distinctive strengths of hardiness, temperament, good mothering, muscling, fleece weight and variations in fleece hue that can compensate for the main charge against them: not big enough to show in he big time. Preparation for showing should include the following: FEEDING: An adequate food supply is necessary for proper muscle and fleece development. The wool spins easily. The adult Romney ram weighs 110 kg (240 lb) and ewe weighs 85 kg (190 lb). or more as yearlings.

With the exception of color, CVMs and Romeldales have similar characteristics. Sheep Breeds R; Rabo Largo ... Go to Romney Sheep Breeders Society => Go to the New Zealand Romney Breeders' Association => Rouge de l'Ouest The Rouge is a medium sized breed of excellent conformation without excessive bone. The breed clearly offers an opportunity for the North American sheep industry to improve the carcass merit of its product as well. Sire Breed A Romney ram may have what you are looking for in a sire. Dorsets Horned and Polled. The sheep weigh 150–275 pounds. Temperament Texel sheep have excellent temperaments. Shetland Sheep Sheep have lived on the Shetland Islands for well over 1,000 years, adapting to the harsh environment and thriving in the cold, wet climate. Romney sheep grow well on good pasture, supplemented with grain and hay when necessary. The docile Romney temperament makes shepherding a pleasure. Romney produces lean cuts of meat with the well-muscled carcass. As its name suggests, its head, which is hornless, can vary from pink to deep red and is covered with fine hair. The temperament of ewes and maternal behaviour at lambing has been implicated as contributing factors to lamb survival. Temperament: Docile Experience Level: Novice - Intermediate.

Notes: Single or double coated, wide range of colors. Romney’s provides an opportunity to promote the breed and to evaluate your individual breeding program.

Not long after the first lambing and show season, we were hooked and the flock started to expand. The exact history of the Dorset sheep is found wanting for some positive record of origin. This is frankly risky as a marketing gambit; we think it is good for the Romney breed. A Romney ram can add extra fleece weight to lambs of The Romney sheep fleece weight is around 3.5 to 5.5 kg with a spinning count of 40 to 48. Romney fleece sells for at least three times what the local wool pool pays. Romney sheep produce a lustrous and well crimped fleece about 15 cms long. It is gaining in popularity nationwide, thanks to its docile temperament and adaptable nature -- the furthest thing from a Demon Sheep, you might say.

In the early 1990’s, the Romney flock was started as a 4-H project with the purchase of one bred ewe and two spring lambs. Selection has increased the range of colors to include gray, black, brown, and moorit. Colours range from pale grey to near black, and can be over dyed with great success. Romney sheep are dual-purpose breed which is large-sized.

Dorset. Due to development pressure, the dairy operation was phased out and now our focus is sheep, hay and crop production. They tend not to be easily excitable or nervous. CVM and Romeldale sheep may be considered two parts of a single breed. I learned about temperament, grooming and patience during my 30 years with poodles.