Kerry Hill sheep primarily raised for meat. The breed is originated in the county of Powys in Wales, United Kingdom. Kerry hill has a very docile temperament. Lambs produce a good amount of meat even during winters.
Kerry Hill sheep breed information
A medium-sized breed that has a white face bearing black markings around ears, nose, and eyes. Even the legs have black markings. The ears set high and free from wool.
Both the sexes are polled (no horns).
The mature Kerry hill ram weighs 80 kg (180 lb) and ewe weighs 60 kg (130 lb).
The breed is primarily raised for meat.
The fleece weight is 2.5 kg with a staple length of 10 cm and a Bradford count of 54 to 56.
The wool is white, soft and dense.
The lambing percentage is 175. The ewes have very good maternal characteristics and also produce enough milk for lambs.
The lambs produce 15 to 25 kg(overwintered) in the span of 12 to 14 weeks.
Things to know
The Kerry Hill sheep name is derived from the village of Kerry near Newtown.
A terminal sire can be used to improve the carcass weight.
The breed can also be seen in Germany, Netherlands, Ireland, and Denmark.
In 2006, the Kerry Hill breed is removed from the Rare Breeds Survival Trust watchlist.
The information on the breed characteristics, shows and sales are maintained in the Kerry Hill Flock Book Society.
Brief characteristics of Kerry Hill sheep
| Breed Name | Kerry Hill sheep |
| Other Name | |
| Country/Place of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Breed Purposeamerica | meat |
| Breed Size | medium |
| Weight Ram(Male) | 80 kg (180 lb) |
| Ewe(Female) | 60 kg (130 lb) |
| Kidding | single or twins |
| Good for Stall Fed | open grazing |
| Climate Tolerance | all conditions |
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