Photos, description and characteristics of the breed for home breeding
Uiltshirskaya horned sheep known since 17-18 century as one of the most numerous with good data for further crossing. This English breed of sheep was the basis for new, improved breeds.
Uiltshirskaya formation known as meat, so her body is large, round and well muscled. The main part of the weight falls on the muscles, adult sheep with good care can have a record weight – 200 kg and sheep up to 90 kg. Uiltshirskie sheep slightly above average growth: sheep grow up to 85 cm at the withers, and the sheep – 75 cm.
As animals for fur production is not suitable because of its thick and short hair, which also sheds 2 times a year. coat color – white, small lambs are born with a great cover of thick wool, which allows them to carefree walks in the pastures with his mother. Another characteristic difference uiltshirskih sheep – the presence of horns. And the sheep, and sheep have twisted horns, because these pastures may be cases of collisions between animals.
Sheep are born every year and nurture young 5 months. Deliveries are fast and safe for sheep lamb, only 10% of the sheep may be some difficulties. Usually uiltshirskie sheep lead by 1 to 3 lambs weighing 3-4 kg per lamb breast milk can collect for 8 months up to 55 kg. The lactation period of sheep in a long and distinguished good milk yield is always enough, even if feeding a few lambs.
Often clog uiltshirskih sheep at a young age (under 1 year), because then the meat becomes very delicate flavor and almost no fat layer at all. If the animal is older hammer, it will be a lot of fat and meat can lose its pleasant, lean taste.
The terrain which formed uiltshirski sheep is different favorable conditions due to which the animals developed a strong immunity and good adaptation to all weather conditions and terrain. Rarely ill, resistant to various pests.