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Sheep Breeds    ›    Minor Sheep Breeds    ›    Gulf Coast

Gulf Coast Sheep Breed Information

Gulf Coast Sheep Breed
One of the first sheep to be found in the United States is the Gulf Coast. For centuries they have been found in the southern areas of the U.S. The Gulf Coast history is unknown, however they do appear to be descendants of crossbreeds. It is likely that the reason for their survival for all this time is due to natural selection. The Gulf Coast is able to live in a wide variety of conditions. Their face is open and is typically either brown or white in color. These sheep are small sized and have a well-developed structure. They are free of wool on the underline and legs. Fleece of the Gulf Coast is medium-grade and lightweight. They are durable animals that can even live in the humid climates, such as in the southeastern part of the U.S. They are able to naturally fight off internal parasites and can breed during the summer as well.

Minor Breeds
  • Black Welsh Mountain
  • Blueface Leicester
  • California Variegated Mutant
  • Clun Forest
  • Icelandic
  • Jacob
  • Karakul
  • Navajo-Churro
  • Scottish Blackface
  • Shetland
  • Wiltshire Horn
  • Ouessant
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Gulf Coast Sheep Breed
A flock of Gulf Coast ewes grazing in front of a fence.
Gulf Coast Sheep Breed

Gulf Coast Sheep Breed Information

MATURE BODY WEIGHT
Ram 145-180 lb
Ewe 85-115 lb

AVERAGE FIBER DIAMETER
Micron 26-32
USDA Wool Grade 48’s-58’s

GREASE FLEECE WEIGHT
Ewe 4-6 lb

YIELD
50-65%

STAPLE LENGTH
2 1/2 -4"

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