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Different Breeds of Sheep

The California Red , which can be bred year-round , was first developed in the 1970 's from crossbreeding Barbados and Tunis sheep . The name derives from the solid rust or cinnamon red color of the lambs which turn to beige starting at 12 months . This breed belongs to the medium-size category with mature rams weighing 225 - 250 lbs and ewes between 130 - 150 lbs (CAREDSheep .com . Both sexes are innately without horns and their faces have hair instead of wool

. Their medium wool is silky and is popularly used in weaving and hand spinning while their meat , known for its tenderness and flavor is also utilized (Ferraro Reds are resilient against various conditions related to climate , health or handling and can achieve ideal weight without a heavy grain diet

Another is breed is the Dorper , which compose one of the largest breeds in South Africa and was popularized in the U .S . in 1995 , is the product of the Black headed Persian ewe-Dorset Horn cross in the 1930 's (OSU Dorpers are mutton sheep and can either be black or white , are well-proportioned with heavy-muscled hindquarters and can reach 36 kgs at 3-4 months of age (OSU . They are covered with a hair and wool mixture which annually drops off without shearing . The Dorper has a thick skin serving as protection in difficult climate and this sheepskin is also the most highly prized in the market . They can be raised with...