Buyer question

How big do Cheviot sheep get?

Our Animal Library lists the Cheviot sheep at ewes 120–160 lb (mature weight).

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.

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.

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