Suffolk
What grade fleece do Suffolks have
Carpet
What is the lambing rate of Southdowns?
1.4 > 1.75
What is something you check for when judging the face?
Bright/alert eyes
What is a don't when handling in the ring
Phone usage
Talking
Avg Sheep Lifespan
10-12 years
Are Suffolk are polled or horned breed?
Polled
Are Southdowns Meat or Fleece sheep?
Meat
How would you refer to a loin?
Full, long, deep
True or false: You should hold your hand over the sheeps face as the judge is judging
False
How old are sheep when they become 4 tooth?
2+ years old
How many lambs do mature ewes tend to have
Single/Twins
(ex. points if u get percentage)
What breeds were Southdowns used to make
Hampshire downs, Suffolk, Oxford Downs, South Suffolk
What is conformation?
balance, proportion, and body capacity, looking for long, deep, and wide frames
What to do if a sheep is jumping whilst you're handling it
Hold the lead rope down, place a hand on its back, place yourself in front of the animal with a knee in its chest
How many bones does a sheep have?
215
How quick do Suffolks mature?
9 to 12 weeks
True or False : Southdowns were the genetic foundation for the "downs" breed
True
What condition score do you want an animal?
3-4
When showing, why is it important to move so that the judge can see your sheeps face?
So the judge can see if the sheep have any abnormalities on their face (cloudy eyes, injuries, munted looking face,)
How many faces do sheep recognise?
50
What two breeds were crossed to make suffolks
Norfolk ewes and Southdown rams
How many variants of Southdowns are there?
3
Why is it important to compare in the ring?
Because when comparing animals, it solidifies why you placed that animal in that place - why it did better then the one above or below it
When handling, why *shouldnt* you put one hand on your hip if the others holding the leadrope
It shows the judge you have control
It can be disrespectful
You might hit the person next to you
True or False: Sheep were the first animal to be domesticated?
True