Buyer question
How long do Rambouillet sheep live?
Our Animal Library gives the Rambouillet sheep a lifespan of 10–12 years.
Source: the Rambouillet sheep page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Rambouillet sheep in the Animal Library
The detail
Rambouillets were developed in France from Spanish Merinos at the royal Rambouillet estate starting in 1786. They are larger than most Merinos and are the backbone of many western US range flocks for wool and meat.
- Hardiness
- 4 out of 5 (Range hardy)
- Origin
- France
- Best fit
- Range flocks, fine wool
- Temperament
- Calm, flocking
What to weigh
Fine fleece needs yearly shearing and flystrike management. Lambs grow slower than meat-breed crosses.