Origin and History
Several studies have been made as to the origin of the breed, which has been widely accepted as African. There is compelling evidence that the Barbados Sheep has originated and evolved on the island of Barbados. It is also believed that they evolved from crosses of African hair sheep and European wooled breeds.
"Ramsees"
Description
Physical
The Barbados Sheep has a variety of color phases varying from basic black and tan color through black, yellow, and variegated pinto patterns.
Size
Barbados Sheep weigh 90 pounds for ewes and 125 pounds for rams on average.
"Lily and Baby"
Diet
Grass, weeds and shrubs supplemented with grain and hay.
Lifespan
Life span is 13 years on average.
Fascinating Facts
1. These sheep have multiple lambs at birth, usually twins with 3 or 4 not unusual and even up to six lambs on record.
2. They shed their winter coat by rubbing it off in wads on tree
trunks.
3. Domestic sheep were originally bred in southwest Asia 8-9,000
years ago.
