Fries Melkschaap
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Fries Melkschaap
This sheep breed is also called March sheep. It is raised in the coastal areas of strong soil and abundant grass called March in the northern parts of Germany and is considered a breed adapted to the humid cool sea climate.
The most important breed characteristics are that it gives plenty of milk and gives birth to many lambs in one litter. It is not a large herd animal. They are mostly raised in home flocks of 3-5 and sometimes 8-10 heads. Meat yield and meat quality are good.
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Pyhsical Characteristics
They are white or black. (There are 500 purebred black sheep left in Germany.)
They are large and strong.
Males and females are hornless.
They have pink noses.
The head and legs are woolless.
The ears are large and hang down in front.
Their most distinctive feature is that they have a long and hairless tail. (Rat tail type)
They have large breasts.
Yield Characteristics
Live weight: Male: 90 -130 kg ; Female: 70 – 100 kg
Withers height: Male: 85 – 95 cm ; Female: 70 – 80 cm
Lactation period: 220 days
Adult milk yield: 400 – 600 Lt
Fat rate: 5 – 6%
Protein rate: 4 – 5%
Milk yield: 300 Lt/ first year ; 400 Lt/ 2nd year
Live weight gain: 300 – 400 gr/day (up to 50 kg)
Wool yield: 4 – 6 kg
Tile length: 12 – 16 cm
Wool fineness: 35 – 37 microns
Wool quality: 48 S ( D )
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