| If not handled when young these sheep do not prefer human contact and will be more on the wild side. |
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| ADAPTABILITY: The Painted Desert Sheep has a resistance to disease, heat, and cold. The conscientous flock owner should still make sure that his sheep receive regular immunizations, hoof trimmings and dewormings, but management is made much easier with this hardy sheep. A shelter that provides shade, a dry place to lay, and protection from cold drafts and driving rain is usually sufficient.... |
| SIZE: The size of these sheep varies due to the influence of other breeds. There is no strict standard at this time. Ewes range in weight from 60-120 lbs and may have heights from 21"-25" at the shoulders. Rams weigh 75-200 lbs and may be 30" or more at the shoulders... |
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| Ram taking a nap, he has his own built in head rest |
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| The Painted Desert Sheep have a strong flocking instinct when disturbed, but when at peace will scatter about the pasture. |
| A four foot mesh fence is adequate enough to keep them in your pasture (make sure it is dog and varment proof), but they are quite capable of clearing this height if crowded or frightened. |
| When working your sheep (vaccinating, etc.) it is best to confine them in a stall where they will mill around in a corner for easy catching. |
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| Although these sheep are concidered "flighty or wild" they can be very docile if handled from birth. Bottle feeding is by far the best way to have very docile sheep and highly recommend for the ewe lambs. Bottle feeding ram lambs can cause problems later in life because they have no fear of humans and can become aggressive much earlier. If you want a ram to keep as a pet that is bottle fed, castration is the best option for a good temperment, although this will prevent the horn growth in males. |
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