Buyer question
Are Cheviot sheep good for beginners?
It can be: our Animal Library rates the Cheviot sheep 3 out of 5 for beginners (need good fences).
Source: the Cheviot sheep page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Cheviot sheep in the Animal Library
The detail
Cheviots are a small, hardy hill breed from the Cheviot Hills on the England and Scotland border. They have white faces with no wool on the face or legs, upright ears and a lively nature, and ewes lamb easily and mother well.
- Temperament
- Alert, active
- Best fit
- Pasture flocks, cold climates
- Docility
- 2 out of 5 (Lively, can be flighty)
- Hardiness
- 5 out of 5 (Very hardy)
What to weigh
Cheviots are active and alert, so they can be harder to catch and need good fencing. Their fleece is springy and useful but less fine than specialty wool breeds.