Buyer question
How long do Hampshire sheep live?
Our Animal Library gives the Hampshire sheep a lifespan of 10–12 years.
Source: the Hampshire sheep page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Hampshire sheep in the Animal Library
The detail
Hampshires come from Hampshire, England, and are a large meat breed with a dark face and wool on the head and legs. They grow fast and are common as terminal sires and in youth market lamb shows.
- Hardiness
- 3 out of 5 (Needs good feed)
- Origin
- Hampshire, England
- Best fit
- Market lambs, show
- Temperament
- Calm
What to weigh
Hampshires need good feed and can have lambing problems. Some lines carry spider lamb syndrome.