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[LittleHomestead]

I am looking into getting hair sheep. I plan to breed. I am thinking of like 4 females and a male. How much shelter space do they need? It would also be mostly dry lot so how much space for roaming? Can I keep the ram in with the females or do I need to have separate space for him once they are bred? Can he be alone if separated?

Sorry for all the questions

 

[Mini Horses]

You only learn if you ask

These are fellow sheepies...
@Baymule @Ridgetop[/USER)[USER=23304]@SageHill
@secuono @Finnie @purplequeenvt

Last 3 use wool sheep but, excellent Shepard's who don't mind the shearing. Plus, use the wool

 

[LittleHomestead]

You only learn if you ask

These are fellow sheepies...
@Baymule @Ridgetop[/USER)[USER=23304]@SageHill
@secuono @Finnie @purplequeenvt

Last 3 use hair sheep but, excellent Shepard's who don't mind the shearing. Plus, use the wool

I’m not against wool just don’t know how to but all down to learn if needed

 

[KodeshAcres]

We have hair sheep, Katahdins to be specific. We have 5 acres, we keep the ram separated from the ewes because they can multiply very fast! Katahdin ewes can lamb twice a year. We keep him on the paddock right next to the ewes though, they are separated by electric net fencing.

I’m not help regarding the dry lot though, ours are rotationally grazed on pasture.

 

[LittleHomestead]

We have hair sheep, Katahdins to be specific. We have 5 acres, we keep the ram separated from the ewes because they can multiply very fast! Katahdin ewes can lamb twice a year. We keep him on the paddock right next to the ewes though, they are separated by electric net fencing.

I’m not help regarding the dry lot though, ours are rotationally grazed on pasture.

How many ewes per ram usually?

 

[Mini Horses]

I have goats & if sheep happened here, it'd be hair variety. That's only because of the shear and extra lanolin issues. Just a personal thing about "hair". I've shaved a lot of mini horses & they stood nicely for that -- no lay down, hang on, like sheep.

 

[KodeshAcres]

We have 3 full grown ewes and 4 ewe lambs (we won’t breed these back to him, just a personal preference) but I’ve heard/read that a ram can easily handle up to 25 ewes and get the job done.

 

[LittleHomestead]

We have 3 full grown ewes and 4 ewe lambs (we won’t breed these back to him, just a personal preference) but I’ve heard/read that a ram can easily handle up to 25 ewes and get the job done.

Ok good to know

 

[KodeshAcres]

Ok good to know

Here you go.

A Katahdin ram can typically breed with multiple ewes during a breeding season. On average, a single ram can service about 30 to 50 ewes, depending on factors such as the ram's age, health, and the breeding management practices in place. It's important to monitor the ram's condition and ensure he is not overworked to maintain his health and fertility.

 

[LittleHomestead]

Here you go.

A Katahdin ram can typically breed with multiple ewes during a breeding season. On average, a single ram can service about 30 to 50 ewes, depending on factors such as the ram's age, health, and the breeding management practices in place. It's important to monitor the ram's condition and ensure he is not overworked to maintain his health and fertility.

Awesome thank you.

How much shelter space do they need ?