Breed Information

Origins

The breed can be traced back over two hundred years. Indeed, the Observer's Book of Farm Animals (1976) states that 'in the 18th century the Eppynt Mountain in Wales were inhabited by a specklefaced variety of sheep of good body conformation'.





Description
  • Speckled face and legs of grey, brown or black
  • Face and legs clean of wool
  • A heavy boned hill sheep which is stocky, sturdy in stature
  • Ewes polled, rams usually horned


Attributes
  • Strong hefting ability
  • Very hardy breed which is capable of surviving on the hill all year round
  • Excellent mothering ability
  • Good breed for crossing



General Information


Average prolifacy (ewes - hill conditions)               90-100%
Average prolifacy (ewes - not on hill)                    125-175%
Average carcase weight of lambs                          14kg
Average adult bodyweight - ewe                           40-50kg
Average adult bodyweight - ram                           50-60kg


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