Stara Kamienica - Nemo

Appendix B: Breeds of sheep
There are different breeds of sheep with different characteristics, which makes it possible to
choose a sheep race that is adapted to the local circumstances in Stara Kamienica. By
choosing the right sheep race, the amount of money the farmer needs to spend on medication,
feed and housing will be minimal and the production will be optimal. In the next pages some
sheep breeds will be mentioned with their characteristics, so farmers can make a choice from
them or use them for cross-breeding.
1 Bavarian Forest
Also Known As: Waldschaf
Type: Milk sheep.
Weight: rams 60 to 70 kg, dams 40 - 55 kg.
Characteristics:
The animals can be held under unfavourable climatic conditions. Conspicuous feature is the
large fertility. Most animals get lambs two times a year. The dams have a good milk
production with according to that a high raising rate of the lambs. The highest performance of
the lambs is with 180 to 200 g daily increase. This is achieved however without extra fodder
addition. Feeding the dams takes place preferably extensively.
The forest sheep is still to be classified with the current population size as very endangered. A
further enlargement of the stock is urgently necessary. Its strength is situated in the robustness
on the one hand and in the high fertility and non-seasonality on the other hand. Thus it is
suitable not only for extensive landscape conservation, but also for continuous lamb
production.
Options:
The good nut/mother characteristics and the high fertility of the forest sheep can be combined
with the growth rate of a meat race, so quite an economic success can be achieved.
2 Bentheimer Landschaf
Also Known As: Landrace of Bentheim
Type: landscape preservation, meat production.
Weight: rams 75- 80 kg, dams 50- 60 kg.
Characteristics:
It is the largest of the German heath- and- moor sheep with long legs and hard hoofs. Ewes
lamb easily and are good mothers. This landrace sheep is easily satisfied, but needs to live in
a flock. It produces delicious meat.
Options: The sheep can be used for landscape preservation and deforestation, since they are
easily satisfied. If used extensively, few costs will be made and the meat of the lambs can be
sold.
3 Bleu du Maine
Also Known As: Blauköpfiges Fleischschaf (German), Bazougers, Bluefaced Maine, Blueheaded
Maine, Maine-Anjou, Maine à tête bleue, Maynne Blue
Type: Meat sheep
Weight: rams 120 kg, dams 87 kg.
Characteristics: