Buyer question
How big do East Friesian sheep get?
Our Animal Library lists the East Friesian sheep at ewes 150–200 lb (mature weight).
Source: the East Friesian sheep page in the Everybarn Animal Library. East Friesian sheep in the Animal Library
The detail
East Friesians are dairy sheep from northern Germany, among the highest-producing milk sheep in the world. They have a thin, bare "rat tail" and are often crossed with hardier breeds for sheep dairies in North America.
What to weigh
Purebred East Friesians do poorly in hot, humid climates and under rough conditions, which is why many dairies use crosses. Milking ewes need twice-daily milking and rich feed.