Sheep Flashcards
0
Q
How much food do sheep need a day?
A
2-4% of their body weight
1
Q
What is lanolin?
A
A grease coating to protect sheep from rain
2
Q
What is ‘flushing’ for sheep?
A
Practice of increasing nutrition with grain prior to breeding so as to increase the number if eggs during ovulation
3
Q
When do sheep hit puberty?
A
4-6 months old
4
Q
What is the gestation period in sheep?
A
150 days
5
Q
How long will sheep lactate?
A
6-10 months
6
Q
What is the most amount of lambs a sheep can have?
A
4
7
Q
What is the TPR and rumen contractions of a sheep?
A
T: 102-104
P: 70-90 Bpm
R: 12-25 bpm
Rumen: 2-4/min
8
Q
What can excessive wool on a sheep cause?
A
Over heating, parasites, skin disease.
