One of the most striking examples of large sheep, and with a very developed skeleton, is the Romney-march sheep breed.
This breed belongs to the meat-wool direction of use.
A bit of history
With the participation of Kent breeders, the breed was created by crossing leicesters (long-haired representatives) with sheep that have certain qualities - endurance, a tendency to feed. Subsequently, this breed was bred in South America, New Zealand, Great Britain, Australia, in the territory of the post-Soviet republics, where there is a sufficient level of humidity. Romney-march breed has excellent fertility - more than 120%.
Did you know? Sheep have the same rectangular pupils as octopuses. In addition to these animals, the mongoose and the goat are also owners of rectangular pupils.
Description and photo
The head is white, large, with narrow, nostrils are dark. The neck is thick, the ribs are in the shape of a semicircle, the hind limb is well executed. Males have a mass of up to 130 kg, the uterus is almost twice as light. The fibers have a height of 0.12-0.15 m, with crimpiness, dense fleece. Sheep wool weighs about 8 kg, while for females it is about 4 kg. After washing wool, the result is about 60-65%. Growth rate per adult is high, for example, if after 120 days the weight is 20 kg, then for a total of 270 days - 40 kg.
Representatives of the new generation are large, with a structured physique. Their body is elongated, the chest is barrel-shaped, fleshyness is present; back, loin and rump straight and wide.
When choosing a breed for breeding, it is worth exploring the peculiarities of merino, Gissar, edilbayevsky, Romanov sheep.
Breed characteristics
Sheep breeds of Romney march are strong representatives of animal husbandry, can stay in places with a humid climate, are not prone to worms, necrobacillosis, less subject to hoofed rot. Endurance saves them from physiological problems, thus they are well suited for pasture conditions. Romney-march - komolya breed that does not have horns. 
Important! If you are seriously engaged in breeding, you need a specialist who correctly and accurately determines the thickness, density and height of the coat by the length and diameter of the staple, as well as the weight and quality of the sulfur.
Content and breeding
Romney sheep sheep can exist in a variety of weather conditions, as well as climates due to wool - it helps them endure both heat and cold. Sheep are usually kept in a separate room. There should be a minimum humidity and required lighting. Given their endurance, this breed can be easily grazed away from their habitat at night. Animals can run great distances, thanks to this they are healthier, as well as wool is richer.
To improve many types of sheep, this breed is used for crossing to get thick wool and meat forms. Until recently, the herd develops in three lines:
- high hair cut and average weight of the individual;
- massive body size and medium hair cut;
- increased precocity.
Did you know? Sheep have a very good memory, and they are able to plan for the future.In the construction of sheepfolds, wood, brick (red) and stones or shellfish are used. Most of the time livestock lives in the open area - it helps to grow better wool, and even fresh air improves the immune system, as well as digestion.
The total base area is calculated from the norm - 2-4 square meters per unit. Feeding areas should be simple in design, convenient for cleaning and disinfection. Sheep themselves can find food on pastures, but in winter they will need hay, as well as various nutritional supplements, and here you can include bran, and wheat, and minerals, vegetables.
In addition, you will need to monitor the water - it needs only about 500 ml per unit per day. With the number of heads about 200-300, no more than three shepherds are needed; they can also be given the process of feeding, grooming, and cleaning the area.
Important! Be sure to build a canopy at the base, as this eliminates the detrimental effects of weather on the health and quality of sheep wool.Sheep do not need close attention and the allocation of all time, care for them is minimal, but, given the fertility of Romney march, the income from breeding will be great. This breed is unpretentious and does not give you a lot of worries, boldly breed, the result will not keep you waiting!
