Barbados Black Belly


Breed Description

Barbados Black Belly has obvious brown and black colors. This breed is more sensitive than the other two breeds. However, they are very disease resistant and parasite tolerant. Besides, these sheep can be raised with very little grain, and don’t require intensive management. Therefore, it is suitable for someone who just starts sheep business. Barbados Black Belly has high reproductive efficiency. On average these sheep can have 2 lambs per litters. The body size of this breed is comparatively small and slower growing than most other sheep. Thus, Barbados Black Belly is not a good choice for commercial production.

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Country of origin: Barbados

Traits: Meat Use

Breed Details

Barbados Blackbelly is a slow maturing breed, and sheep do not reach ideal weight until about 2 years of age. At that time: rams weigh between 90 to 150 lb, with 100 to 130 lb being the average and ewes weigh between 70 and 120 lb, with 85 to 100 lb being the average.

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Barbados Blackbelly Sheep Association International


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