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How to Identify Rambouillet Sheep

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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. Step 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. Step 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. Step 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. Step 4

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

  5. Step 5

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

  6. Step 6

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

  7. Step 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.

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