Buyer question
How long do Suffolk sheep live?
Our Animal Library gives the Suffolk sheep a lifespan of 10–12 years.
Source: the Suffolk sheep page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Suffolk sheep in the Animal Library
The detail
Suffolks come from England and are a large, fast-growing meat breed with a black face and legs. In the US they are the classic terminal sire for market lambs and show wethers, used across most commercial flocks.
- Hardiness
- 3 out of 5 (Needs good feed)
- Origin
- Suffolk, England
- Best fit
- Market lambs, show
- Temperament
- Calm
What to weigh
Suffolks need more feed than smaller breeds, and ewes can have lambing trouble. Show lines can carry spider lamb syndrome, so ask about testing.