Buyer question
How big do Southdown sheep get?
Our Animal Library lists the Southdown sheep at ewes 120–180 lb (mature weight).
Source: the Southdown sheep page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Southdown sheep in the Animal Library
The detail
Southdowns come from the South Downs of Sussex, England, and are one of the oldest British meat breeds. They are medium sized, compact and gentle, with a thick, meaty carcass and short wool.
What to weigh
Southdowns can put on fat easily if overfed. They need annual shearing, and their fleece is short and less valued by spinners.