From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Debouillet (sheep)
Debouillet (sheep)
The Debouillet is a breed of domestic sheep originating es (12.5 cm) with a numerical count of 62 to 80 which is
in the U.S. state of New Mexico. It was developed in the 18.5 to 23.5 micrometres diameter.[3]
1920’s through crossing Rambouillet and Delaine Merino
sheep, and the breed’s name is a portmanteau of these
two ancestors.[1] This breed is primarily raise for its
References
wool.[2] [1] ^ Simmons, Paula; Carol Ekarius (2001). Storey’s
Guide to Raising Sheep. North Adams, MA: Storey
Publishing LLC. ISBN 978-1-58017-262-2.
Characteristics [2] "Debouillet/United States of America". Breed Data
Specifically adapted to the arid ranges of the Southwest- Sheet. Domestic Animal Diversity Information
ern U.S., the breed is medium–size sheep with long, fine System. http://dad.fao.org/. Retrieved 2009-08-28.
wool. Ewes are polled and rams may or may not have [3] "Debouillet". Breeds of Livestock. Oklahoma State
horns.[1] University, Dept. of Animal Science.
Mature ewes will weigh from 125 lb (57 kg) to 160 lb http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/sheep/
(73 kg) and ram will weigh from 175 lb (79 kg) to 250 lb debouillet/index.htm. Retrieved 2009-04-09.
(113 kg).
The fleece from mature ewes will weight from 10 lb
(4.5 kg) to 18 lb (8.1 kg) with a 35% to 50% yield. The sta-
External links
ble length of the fleece is from 3 inches (7.5 cm) to 5 inch- • Debouillet sheep at the American Sheep Industry
Association website
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