Rough Fell sheep are mainly raised for meat. The breed is originated in England. Best known for their hardiness and adaption to hill conditions. one of the largest and biggest mountain breeds in Britain.
Rough Fell sheep breed information
The Rough Fell sheep are medium-sized breeds, with the broad white patch across their black faces.
The adult ram weighs 80 kg (176 lbs) and ewe weighs 50 kg (110 lbs)
Both rams and ewes are horned.
Ewes show great motherly characteristics, take care of the lambs even in the mountains where feed is scarcity.
The lambs are sold to the market at the age of 16 weeks.
The Ewes are excellent milkers and can easily rear two lambs.
The fleece of the Rough Fell sheep makes the breed to sustain even in the rough cold weathers, without any housing.
The average fleece weight is around 2.7 kg which is of high-quality.
The Rough Fell is a strong, hardy and long-lived breed.
Things to know
The name suggests the breed is present in the fell farms. Even the “rough” suggests that a very hardy breed is well-suited for the high mountains.
Rough Fell is one of the largest mountain breeds in Britain.
Rough Fell sheep are primarily raised for meat. The Rough Fell breed is seen now in South Cumbria, parts of the West Riding of Yorkshire, North Lancashire and, more recently, upland parts of Devon.
The coarse wool is used for carpets or gets exported to Italy and France for mattresses.
Characteristics of Rough Fell sheep
| Breed Name | Rough Fell sheep |
| Other Name | |
| Country/Place of Origin | England |
| Breed Purpose | Meat |
| Breed Size | Medium |
| Weight Ram(Male) | 80 kg (176 lbs) |
| Weight Ewe(Female) | 50 kg (110 lbs) |
| Lambing | single or twins |
| Good for Stall Fed | open grazing |
| Climate Tolerance | local conditions |
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