Buyer question
Are Finnsheep sheep good for beginners?
It can be: our Animal Library rates the Finnsheep sheep 3 out of 5 for beginners (many lambs to manage).
Source: the Finnsheep sheep page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Finnsheep sheep in the Animal Library
The detail
Finnsheep, or Finnish Landrace, are a northern short-tailed breed from Finland known for large litters, with triplets and quadruplets common. They are small and fine-boned, and are often crossed to raise lambing rates in other flocks.
- Temperament
- Gentle, calm
- Best fit
- Crossbreeding, fiber flocks
- Docility
- 4 out of 5 (Gentle)
- Hardiness
- 3 out of 5 (Lambs need extra care)
What to weigh
Big litters mean small lambs, more bottle feeding and ewes that need excellent nutrition in late pregnancy. Purebreds are lighter-muscled than meat breeds.