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Old Norwegian Sheep are a small primitive type of sheep which inhabited Norway and the rest of Scandinavia as well, including Iceland and Faeroes. They are small framed, with good legs and a fleece varying in color from almost white to greyish, dark brown, badger-faced, muflon pattern and black.

Adult males weigh on average 43 kg (95 lbs) and females 32 kg (70 lbs). The fleece is remarkably fine and in contrast to the mouflon, the in ...

In 1976, Omahaki feral sheep were reported to be found around the confluence of the Ngaruroro and the Taruarau Rivers, in the Eastern Ruahine State Forest, and on the Big Hill and Omahaki stations, New Zealand. There appeared to be several hundred sheep spread over an area of some 7000 hectares of scrubland, screes and bluffs.

Scientist Tony Whitaker noted that the origin of this flock was uncertain but it was known to have existe ...

Ossimi sheep, originating from the Ossim village in the Giza Governorate of Egypt, hold a prominent position among the Nile and Delta sheep breeds, renowned for their adaptability and widespread popularity. These sheep are believed to be expanding their range, potentially displacing other breeds in the process.

Adapted to variable conditions, Ossimi sheep are commonly raised under intensive cropping systems. They are characterized as m ...

Ouessant (also known as Ushant, Breton Island Dwarf, and Mouton d'Ouessant) sheep are a Northern European short-tailed sheep breed and are one of the smallest sheep in the world. They originated on Ile d'Ouessant, a small island off the coast of Brittany, France. The average body height of the mature ewes is around 18 inches at the shoulder. And the mature rams stand around 19 inches tall at the shoulder.

Most of them are dark brown or ...

Oxford, also known as Oxford Down, Sheep are recognized as the largest and heaviest of the Down breeds. Renowned for their fast growth and early maturity, they are highly valued as crossing rams, particularly for early lambing flocks aiming to capitalize on favorable market prices.

These sheep are known for their ability to produce light carcasses in early lambing systems, allowing producers to access markets when prices are at their p ...