Drenthe Heath sheep

Drenthe Heath Sheep
Drenthe Heath Sheep
Drenthe Heath Sheep
Other names Drents Heideschaap
Country of origin Netherlands
Use vegetation management
Traits
Weight Male: 50 kg (110 lb)
  Female: 45 kg (99 lb)
Height Male: 52 cm (20 in)
  Female: 47 cm (19 in)
Horn status Rams are horned and ewes can have horns or are polled (hornless)
Sheep
Ovis aries

The Drenthe Heath Sheep (Drents Heideschaap, Dutch) is a domesticated breed of sheep originating in the Netherlands. It is raised primarily for vegetation management.[1]

References

  1. "Drents Heideschaap/Netherlands". Breed data sheet. Domestic Animal Diversity Information System. Retrieved 2014-08-04.

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