How to Identify Rambouillet Sheep

The Rambouillet sheep originated in North Africa. In Spain and North America, the Rambouillet sheep is common. The sheep was a part of the Spanish conquest, as they provided wool and meat to weary travelers out to conquer the world. Read on to learn how to identify Rambouillet sheep.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Touch the wool of the sheep. It should be long, dense and fine. Rambouillet sheep produces some of the finest wool in the world.

2. Determine if the ram has horns or polls. A Rambouillet ram can have either. This characteristic makes the Rambouillet sheep different from other breeds.

3. Decide if the size of the sheep is big enough for it to be a Rambouillet sheep. Rambouillet sheep are large, very hardy and vigorous in nature.

4. Examine the environment of the sheep. Rambouillet sheep like to forage and can live in either hot or cold climates.

5. Investigate their flocking instinct. Rambouillet sheep band together in open fields.

6. Weigh the Rambouillet sheep. A fully-grown sheep will weigh 250 to 300 lbs.

7. Understand that a Rambouillet sheep has a lifespan of 10 to 12 years.

Tips & Warnings

• Rambouillet Sheep are easy to raise.
• Rambouillet Sheep are good pets for children.
• The average Rambouillet can lamb one or two times a year.