Jacob (sheep)

Jacob (sheep)

The Jacob sheep is a breed of primitive multihorned sheep, patterned with black and white spots. []

Keeping Jacob Sheep

Jacob sheep are hardy animals with high resistance to parasites and disease. Hooves generally only need trimming once a year, even on soft pasture, and sheep only need shearing once a year. Jacobs are seasonal breeders and twins are common.

Jacobs do not need supplemental grain, if an excellent quality forage or hay is available. Feeding excessive grain during pregnancy can cause birth complications. Shelter from rain and weather is needed, but the shelter can be open and simple.

Jacobs do not show much flocking behavior. They can be skittish if not used to people, although with daily handling they will become very tame and make good pets. Jacobs mix well with goats and other livestock, although care should be taken if Jacobs are kept with dehorned/polled goats or sheep. Fences should be close-woven to minimize the possibility of horns getting caught.

ee also

*List of sheep breeds
*Manx Loaghtan
*Navajo-Churro sheep
*Sheep shearing
*Wool

References

External links

* [http://jacob.sheepregistry.com/ Jacob Sheep Registry]
* [http://www.jsba.org Jacob Sheep Breeder's Association]
* [http://www.jacobsheepconservancy.org Jacob Sheep Conservancy]
* [http://www.jacobsheep.freeserve.co.uk/ Jacob Sheep Society]


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