Epynt Hardy Speckled Sheep are a commercial; easy-care breed with
the primary purpose is to perform well in a mountainous environment year round
with limited supplementary feeding. They are a long living, good mouthing sheep
producing lambs which are easy to finish. They are a heavy boned hill sheep
which is stocky and sturdy in stature with a speckled face and legs, of grey
brown or black clean of wool. The ewes are polled and the rams usually horned.
Their attributes include a strong hefting ability, excellent mothering ability
and being a good breed for crossing. Average mature ewe weighs 40-50kgs, rams
60-70kgs.
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Source: National Sheep Association