Border Leicester is known for its high–quality wool, good meat performance and ease of care.
The weight of adult ram is 102–147 kg, ewe — 79–124 kg.
Border Leicesters are highly fertile and grow rapidly, which makes them popular for commercial breeding. They can give up to two lambs per lambing and reach maturity at the age of 6–8 months.
The fleece of this breed belongs to the premium segment. The wool yield ranges from 4.5 to 6 kg, the length of the wool fiber is 12 - 25 cm, the spinning density varies from 40 to 50 (from 38 to 30 microns).
Border Leicesters are very hardy, able to survive with a small amount of feed, adapted to the pasture system of maintenance.
The weight of adult ram is 102–147 kg, ewe — 79–124 kg.
Border Leicesters are highly fertile and grow rapidly, which makes them popular for commercial breeding. They can give up to two lambs per lambing and reach maturity at the age of 6–8 months.
The fleece of this breed belongs to the premium segment. The wool yield ranges from 4.5 to 6 kg, the length of the wool fiber is 12 - 25 cm, the spinning density varies from 40 to 50 (from 38 to 30 microns).
Border Leicesters are very hardy, able to survive with a small amount of feed, adapted to the pasture system of maintenance.
The weight of adult ram is 102–147 kg, ewe — 79–124 kg.
Border Leicesters are highly fertile and grow rapidly, which makes them popular for commercial breeding. They can give up to two lambs per lambing and reach maturity at the age of 6–8 months.
The fleece of this breed belongs to the premium segment. The wool yield ranges from 4.5 to 6 kg, the length of the wool fiber is 12 - 25 cm, the spinning density varies from 40 to 50 (from 38 to 30 microns).
Border Leicesters are very hardy, able to survive with a small amount of feed, adapted to the pasture system of maintenance.