Buyer question
How long do Polypay sheep live?
Our Animal Library gives the Polypay sheep a lifespan of 10–12 years.
Source: the Polypay sheep page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Polypay sheep in the Animal Library
The detail
Polypays were developed at the US Sheep Experiment Station in Idaho in the late 1960s from four breeds. They are known for high fertility and the ability to lamb more than once a year, making them a productive commercial breed.
- Hardiness
- 4 out of 5 (Adaptable)
- Origin
- Idaho, US
- Best fit
- Commercial flocks
- Temperament
- Calm
What to weigh
High fertility means more lambs and more work at lambing. Ewes need good feed to support multiple births.