Hair sheep breeds such as the Katahdin never need to be sheared, making them a top choice for meat production. Sheep provide wool and delicious meat, milk, and cheese, and they eat weeds other ...

Fortunately, there are a few sheep breeds that don’t need shearing, collectively known as “hair sheep.” The coats of wild sheep, like that of most animals, does not grow continuously. It is shed each ...

Learn about a few dual purpose sheep breeds to develop your perfect flock ... I had purebred Katahdin sheep, a hair sheep that sheds its coat each spring so you don’t have to shear them.

For some, producing sheep at a profit means switching to “hair” sheep. Breeds like Dorpers and Katahdins naturally shed in the spring, which cuts out the need for shearing. They also have ...

“The process is very difficult and expensive.” Within the U.S., there are a few dozen hair sheep breeds, and several hundred wool breeds. Of the hair sheep, Dorpers are among the most muscular ...

These animals are tall, hardy, and have long silky hair and drooping ears ... The Manx Loaghtan is an ancient breed originating from prehistoric sheep from northwest Europe. Recognizable by its ...

(Submitted by Richard Nicholson ) Nicholson owns a flock of Valais blacknose sheep, a rare breed originally from ... Farmer Richard Nicholson compared his pink-haired sheep to Debbie Harry from ...

Hair Sheep breeds include: Dorper, Persian Black Head, Red Masai and their crosses with local stock. Wool and Dual purpose breeds include: Merino, Corriedale, Romney Marsh and crosses of these ...

Mrs Tattersall said Marley is one of a flock of 10 Devon long-haired sheep at the farm. In total there are around 25 different breeds from around the world on show, all bred specially by the team ...

In the grazing lands of Thoothukudi and Virudhunagar districts thrives the Vembur sheep (‘Pottu aadu’). The name comes from its unique coat pattern, featuring white fur adorned with irregular ...

Hair Sheep breeds include: Dorper, Persian Black Head, Red Masai and their crosses with local stock. Wool and Dual purpose breeds include: Merino, Corriedale, Romney Marsh and crosses of these ...