🥛Now that you know a bit more about the different dairy sheep breeds, you might be curious to see exactly how much milk these sheep can produce: ua-cam.com/video/TjPMy_GGzOM/v-deo.html&ab_channel=WaykeeperFarmandNerdery 🌿You might also want to learn how to feed your sheep the best nutrition, so they produce the best-tasting milk for you, and that's done through rotational grazing: ua-cam.com/video/KdH5elEHZTQ/v-deo.html&ab_channel=WaykeeperFarmandNerdery 🐏Plus find out if you can handle bringing a sheep ram to your homestead, or if it's best not to: ua-cam.com/video/uCqgRNn4uLs/v-deo.html&ab_channel=WaykeeperFarmandNerdery
Yes, thanks so much for sharing those breeds! The 3 I talk about in this video are very European-focused and I love that there are other options out there, too!
You should search for awassi. They are hardy and with fat tail can manage lower energy intake on occasions. The fat tail helps to offset the shortage of feed. They are heavy milkers too. They are from South eastern turkey and Northern Syria, where its super hot and dry in summer and it snows in winter with frigid cold temperatures.
It's hard for me to say since they were the first sheep we had and I don't have anything else to compare to personally. Right now we have some Lacaune sheep, alongside our British Milking Sheep and they seem to be holding up in a very similar way. I'll have more to report back on in a year or more perhaps?
I haven't personally milked them but plenty of people also milk Katahdins. You can milk any breed of sheep, but it's a matter of how much milk you'll get for your efforts. If you were to find some Katahdins that were extra prolific (like they lamb 3-4 sheep each) then they will likely be high milk producers, to feed their babies. :)
I’ve heard that Finn sheep are decent milk sheep. The wool is suitable for sweaters and shawls and a dream to spin. It has luster, drape, length and relatively nice softness.
We had British Milking Sheep with a bit of East Friesian mixed in. There are places a few hours away that are starting to have purebreds for these different breeds, but for our purposes we aren't as focused on the specific breed as much as hardiness and temperament too. :)
The first two are the triple purpose ones: East Friesians and British Milking Sheep, because they are great for milk, meat, and wool. Lacaune has shorter wool, but still great for milk and eating - and if you get a mix of Lacaune with other breeds you could also get good wool as well. :)
I would say it depends on management more than anything. At first we had a lot of issues, but then we started using copper sulfate as a free choice mineral and now we really don't have problems with parasites like we did in the first few years.
You did my awassi and assaf wrong! 😩 lol Just kidding, I know they’re super rare and people would likely have to travel across country to acquire them… but you should totally reach out to Ms J and Co to get some assaf footage so you can do a video featuring them. Just an idea :)
Ooh yes, I think that's a great idea! There are so many other breeds that are worth exploring, these tend to be the most commonly available ones that people can look up near them. I'm going to do my best to find some more footage and do a follow-up sometime! :)
@@waykeeperfarmandnerdery oh I know, just teasing! I’ve read a little bit about what Icelandic owners say about their dairy qualities and I think there are some milky lines of Finn’s. So yes, I agree, like you said there are other breeds people sometimes use. Even clunns. I hope one day the assaf/awassi bloodlines are a little bit easier to come by!
I don't know what breeds you have available locally. A good idea would be to find someone who has dairy sheep or farms that focus on sheep and see if they have any ideas for local options. Good luck!
Holstein Fresian cattle are not as hardy, just like the East Fresian sheep. I believe it is true generally for any species... Think Cornish Cross chickens or Broad Breasted White turkeys.
Thank you so much for sharing this breed - I'll need to do a bit more research into it, but at first glance they look like really lovely and adaptable milking sheep!
🥛Now that you know a bit more about the different dairy sheep breeds, you might be curious to see exactly how much milk these sheep can produce: ua-cam.com/video/TjPMy_GGzOM/v-deo.html&ab_channel=WaykeeperFarmandNerdery
🌿You might also want to learn how to feed your sheep the best nutrition, so they produce the best-tasting milk for you, and that's done through rotational grazing: ua-cam.com/video/KdH5elEHZTQ/v-deo.html&ab_channel=WaykeeperFarmandNerdery
🐏Plus find out if you can handle bringing a sheep ram to your homestead, or if it's best not to: ua-cam.com/video/uCqgRNn4uLs/v-deo.html&ab_channel=WaykeeperFarmandNerdery
I might not ever have sheep, but this was super interesting!
Aww thank you so much for this sweet comment :)
Also, there is Assaf and Awassi breeds for milk from the middle east I heard they tolerate warmer climates
Yes, thanks so much for sharing those breeds! The 3 I talk about in this video are very European-focused and I love that there are other options out there, too!
You should search for awassi. They are hardy and with fat tail can manage lower energy intake on occasions. The fat tail helps to offset the shortage of feed. They are heavy milkers too. They are from South eastern turkey and Northern Syria, where its super hot and dry in summer and it snows in winter with frigid cold temperatures.
Thanks so much for sharing this, I have heard of them before but haven't had the chance to find any locally. Will keep an eye out! :)
Thank you. What's the hardiness like for British Milk Sheep?
It's hard for me to say since they were the first sheep we had and I don't have anything else to compare to personally. Right now we have some Lacaune sheep, alongside our British Milking Sheep and they seem to be holding up in a very similar way. I'll have more to report back on in a year or more perhaps?
Any idea about hair sheep that are great milkers?
I haven't personally milked them but plenty of people also milk Katahdins. You can milk any breed of sheep, but it's a matter of how much milk you'll get for your efforts. If you were to find some Katahdins that were extra prolific (like they lamb 3-4 sheep each) then they will likely be high milk producers, to feed their babies. :)
I’ve heard that Finn sheep are decent milk sheep. The wool is suitable for sweaters and shawls and a dream to spin. It has luster, drape, length and relatively nice softness.
@spunstricken9065 thanks for the response, but I'm not interested in wool breeds, only hair breeds. Too hot in my area for wool sheep.
I've never been around milk sheep before, only wool sheep. Thanks for the great information. What breed do you raise?
We had British Milking Sheep with a bit of East Friesian mixed in.
There are places a few hours away that are starting to have purebreds for these different breeds, but for our purposes we aren't as focused on the specific breed as much as hardiness and temperament too. :)
Another well done video Nathalie, thank you! When are your sheep due to lamb this year?
Thank you! We're expecting the first ones around April 25th or so :)
Great, actually made notes
Yay, I'm glad to hear this was helpful! I hope you get some great sheep for milking :)
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Aww thanks so much - I'm off to check out your channel too! :)
@@waykeeperfarmandnerdery Hurry up, haha.
Hi, thank you for this video. May I ask you hich of these breeds is the triple-attitude you are referring to in the description?
The first two are the triple purpose ones: East Friesians and British Milking Sheep, because they are great for milk, meat, and wool.
Lacaune has shorter wool, but still great for milk and eating - and if you get a mix of Lacaune with other breeds you could also get good wool as well. :)
Hi, great video!! How resistant are the British milking sheep to parasites?
I would say it depends on management more than anything. At first we had a lot of issues, but then we started using copper sulfate as a free choice mineral and now we really don't have problems with parasites like we did in the first few years.
You did my awassi and assaf wrong! 😩 lol
Just kidding, I know they’re super rare and people would likely have to travel across country to acquire them… but you should totally reach out to Ms J and Co to get some assaf footage so you can do a video featuring them. Just an idea :)
Ooh yes, I think that's a great idea! There are so many other breeds that are worth exploring, these tend to be the most commonly available ones that people can look up near them. I'm going to do my best to find some more footage and do a follow-up sometime! :)
@@waykeeperfarmandnerdery oh I know, just teasing! I’ve read a little bit about what Icelandic owners say about their dairy qualities and I think there are some milky lines of Finn’s. So yes, I agree, like you said there are other breeds people sometimes use. Even clunns. I hope one day the assaf/awassi bloodlines are a little bit easier to come by!
I am in KY and having hard time finding dairy sheep. Would you tell me where to look for them?
This website seems to have a nice directory and includes one KY listing: www.milkingsheep.com/dairy-sheep-breeder-directory/
Good luck!
What is yours choice. Looks like you choose English milk sheep.
Im located Canada,Ontario.
We have both British Milking Sheep and Lacaune on our farm :)
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Yay thanks so much!
Which sheep breed is good for Indian climate for milk purpose
I don't know what breeds you have available locally. A good idea would be to find someone who has dairy sheep or farms that focus on sheep and see if they have any ideas for local options. Good luck!
They can suit indian climate
How about valais blacknose sheep? 🐑 🤔 do they make good dairy sheep? I tried googling it but keep getting meat & wool
Sorry I don't have any experience with that breed. If you're not finding much about it, it's possible that it's just not bred to improve milking.
Any good sheep for south Carolina
I would look into Lacaune if you have them locally.
Love it 🎉
Yay thanks so much!
Holstein Fresian cattle are not as hardy, just like the East Fresian sheep. I believe it is true generally for any species... Think Cornish Cross chickens or Broad Breasted White turkeys.
Yes, spot on when comparing to Cornish Cross - thanks again for sharing your experience here!
Pecora sarda, sardinian sheep
Thank you so much for sharing this breed - I'll need to do a bit more research into it, but at first glance they look like really lovely and adaptable milking sheep!