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Dutch Spotted Sheep
ShowStock ID: 0008
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Dutch Spotted
Lambs
15/03/19
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October 2019
Co. Antrim
+447711071290
€€€
W E Adamson & Son
W E Adamson & Son
Additional information:
The Dutch Spotted Sheep originates from Holland where the breed can be traced back to before World War One.
The purpose of this hardy breed of sheep was originally to graze the dykes (Dikes) in Holland helping with the maintenance. There are approximately 1000 breeder’s, the majority of whom are based in Holland, but there are known flocks in Germany, France, Spain and now the UK!
Main Traits:
• Thrive on a grass-based system producing a quality meaty carcase
• Light boned with a large framework
• High killing out percentage, lean meat and a unique taste
• Easy lambing with lambs getting up quickly to suck
• High yeilding and plentiful milk
• Good mouths and excellent hard feet
• Mature weight
Females 75kg - 95kg
Males 115kg - 135kg
• Easy to handle with an inquisitive nature
Source: https://www.dutchspottedsheep.co.uk/