Buyer question
How big do Merino sheep get?
Our Animal Library lists the Merino sheep at ewes 125–180 lb (mature weight).
Source: the Merino sheep page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Merino sheep in the Animal Library
The detail
Merinos were developed in Spain and are the most famous fine-wool breed in the world. Their soft, fine fleece is prized by spinners and the apparel trade, so they are kept mostly for wool rather than meat.
What to weigh
Heavy fleeces need yearly shearing and careful management to prevent flystrike. Wrinkly lines are harder to shear.