Sheep

Feeding Sheep

Feeding (Sheep)

  • The Sheep is herbivorous ( it eats grasses and fodder species);
  • During gestation period, 100 to 150 gr of concentrates feed should be added to normal feeding of the ewe (especially during the last two months).This increases chances of having healthy lambs and ensures excellent health for the ewe itself. During suckling period, the ewe should be given 300 to 400 gr of concentrate feedr according to the number of kids;
  • Sheep in covering stage should be given 300 to 400 gr of concentrated feed per day.
  • At weaning time, lambs should be given 50-100 gr of concentrated feed per day .

Production

Output from a slaughtered healthy sheep is approximately 48-50% of its weight.