Buyer question
Are Polypay sheep good for beginners?
It can be: our Animal Library rates the Polypay sheep 3 out of 5 for beginners (better with experience).
Source: the Polypay sheep page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Polypay sheep in the Animal Library
The detail
Polypays were developed at the US Sheep Experiment Station in Idaho in the late 1960s from four breeds. They are known for high fertility and the ability to lamb more than once a year, making them a productive commercial breed.
- Temperament
- Calm
- Best fit
- Commercial flocks
- Docility
- 4 out of 5 (Calm)
- Hardiness
- 4 out of 5 (Adaptable)
What to weigh
High fertility means more lambs and more work at lambing. Ewes need good feed to support multiple births.