Buyer question
Are Rambouillet sheep good for beginners?
It can be: our Animal Library rates the Rambouillet sheep 3 out of 5 for beginners (fleece work adds up).
Source: the Rambouillet sheep page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Rambouillet sheep in the Animal Library
The detail
Rambouillets were developed in France from Spanish Merinos at the royal Rambouillet estate starting in 1786. They are larger than most Merinos and are the backbone of many western US range flocks for wool and meat.
- Temperament
- Calm, flocking
- Best fit
- Range flocks, fine wool
- Docility
- 4 out of 5 (Strong flock instinct)
- Hardiness
- 4 out of 5 (Range hardy)
What to weigh
Fine fleece needs yearly shearing and flystrike management. Lambs grow slower than meat-breed crosses.