About the Teeswater Sheep
Teeswater sheep are a large, well balanced, polled breed carrying a fine lustrous, long stapled fleece. Its unique facial markings and long, soft, purled locks are trademark characteristics that set this regal breed apart. The Teeswater is intelligent and alert yet is among the most docile breeds. The head is a medium length with large ears and purled locks growing between the ears.
The Body hosts a strong neck of good length firmly joining broad but not coarse shoulders. The ribs should be deep and well-spaced supporting a strong loin. They should be a long sheep with square hindquarters that do not fall off at the rump Thighs should be heavily fleshed and rounded. Legs are squarely set with a strong flat bone. The wool is soft and supple to handle and retains its curl and luster after washing and spinning, giving the finished product an iridescent sheen.
Traditionally a dual-purpose breed, Teeswaters provide a superior fleece and are renowned for their ability to pass on size, prolificacy, and carcass quality when crossed with other breeds.
STATISTICS
– AVERAGE MATURE WEIGHT: Rams: 250-300lbs. Ewes 150-250lbs
– AVERAGE PROLIFICACY: Yearling Ewes – 200%, Mature Ewes 250%
– BIRTH WEIGHT & GROWTH RATE: Lambs will average 10-13 lbs. at birth with a growth rate that enables a lamb to reach 100-160 lbs. at five months of age. Average lamb weight at eight weeks – Singles 50 – 57 lbs. Twins 40 – 48 lbs.
– MICRON COUNT: 30 – 35
– STAPLE LENGTH: 8 – 12 inches
– YEARLING FLEECE WEIGHT: 10 – 15 lbs.