Roslag sheep
Roslag sheep used to be found on every farm in Roslagen and were often kept on summer pastures on the islets in the archipelago, before they were replaced by more productive breeds and eventually only one herd remained.
Like the aforementioned sheep breeds, Roslag sheep are part of a group of sheep known as Allmoge sheep. They are small animals with slender legs. Roslags sheep are also hardy and easily become very affectionate and tame. They are agile, good grazing animals and like to eat grass. With their small size, the sheep are easy to handle when shearing and moving.
Roslag sheep
Name: Roslag sheep.
Native name: Roslagsfår.
Weight: 30-40 kg (ewes) and 50 kg (rams).
Wither height: Ewes are 50-60 cm. Rams are a little taller.
Appearance: White, black with big or small white patches, black-white spotted. Some lambs are born red/brown or red/brown spotted, but the colour pales as the wool grows.
Type: Short-tailed.
Wool: Rya-wool with long outer hairs, straight or wavy.
Horns: Ewes are polled, while rams have horns.
Number of offspring: One lamb but twins can occur.
Number of breeding females in Sweden (2022): 820.
Not at Risk – Vulnerable – Endangered – Critically Endangered – Extinct
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