Perendale Sheep Breed Information
Originally from New Zealand, the Perendale is a mixture between the Romney and Border Cheviot. Their features include open faces and average size bodies. They're valued for their long and superior fleece that is of medium consistency. Raising Perendale sheep is easy since they are good-natured, resilient and easily adapt to a number of climates and areas. The Perendale can easily be raised in areas that receive heavy rainfall and this breed is able to acclimate well to cold temperatures. Perendale history explains that the breed was developed in order to fulfill the requirements of country farmers around the world. Today the Perendale is one of the most common breeds in New Zealand. When the Perendale is crossbred with the Merino they are known to produce exceptional lambs.
A beautiful photo of a flock of Perendale sheep doing clean-up duty in a field of turnip after harvest.
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Perendale Sheep Breed Information
MATURE BODY WEIGHT
Ram 220-260 lb Ewe 120-150 lb AVERAGE FIBER DIAMETER Micron 29-35 USDA Wool Grade 44’s-54’s GREASE FLEECE WEIGHT Ewe 8 lb YIELD 60-70% STAPLE LENGTH 4-6" |