Sheep Growth and Reproduction
By Harlie and Ori
Reproductive Cycles
Age at puberty- 7-10 months
Duration of estrus- 24-36 hours
Length of estrus- 15-18
Length of gestation- 152 days
Season to breed- middle of estrus
Signs of estrus- With the ram and stands when mounted
Pregnancy diagnosis
Methods of detection- Palpation and Growth in the gut
You can tell if they are pregnant- Producing milk
Care at parturition
If birthing is over 2 hours you need to assist in pulling the lamb.
Multiple births take longer.
Types of breeding
AI (artificial insemination)
Natural
Growth and Development
Shouldent be breed until 70 percent of weight is there. Grown Ewe 160.
feeding nutrition and protein will boast growth