Characteristics of the Sheep Flashcards
0
Q
Mature body size
A
80-400lb
1
Q
Formation of Horns
A
Horns, attached to skull
Polled, genetic mutation
Scurs, loose and attached to skin
2
Q
Reach maturity at what age?
A
2-3 years
3
Q
Barbados Blackbelly - Mature Ewe/Ram weights
A
Ewe = 75-120 lb Ram = 110-140 lb
4
Q
St. Croix - Mature Ewe/Ram weights
A
Ewe = 100-140 lb Ram = 140-160 lb
5
Q
Finnish Landrace, Finn - Mature Ewe/Ram weights
A
Ewe = 110-150 lb Ram = 150-175 lb
6
Q
Southdown - Mature Ewe/Ram weights
A
Ewe = 120-150 lb Ram = 160-225 lb
7
Q
Suffolk - Mature Ewe/Ram weights
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Ewe = 175-250 lb Ram = 250-350 lb
8
Q
Hampshire - Mature Ewe/Ram weights
A
Ewe = 170-250 lb Ram = 250-400 lb
9
Q
Polypay - Mature Ewe/Ram weights
A
Ewe = 130-180 lb Ram = 180-240 lb
10
Q
White Dorper - Mature Ewe/Ram weights
A
Ewe = 170-200 lb Ram = 225-275 lb
11
Q
6 characteristics of sheep
A
Form of horns Mature body size Size and shape of ears Leg color Mouth/teeth Wool
12
Q
T/F Sheep do not have canines.
A
True
13
Q
Sheep have __ bottom incisors.
A
8
14
Q
What gives sheep the ability to move their lips and graze?
A
Vertical cleft
