Charmoise sheep are domestic sheep bred primarily for meat production. He was born in France in the middle of the 19th century.
The breed was actually bred in central France (Loire et Cher). It was created by crossing Romney sheep imported from the UK with sheep from local sheep breeds such as Merino, Berrichon and Saltfoot.
The Charmoise sheep breed has been used in the production of the latest continental sheep breeds such as Charolais and Rouge.
It’s a real rock, the first brought to the UK from the Continent.
The breed’s total population has grown from over 122,000 in 1993 to over 21,000 in 2001. Read more about this breed of sheep below.
Characteristics of the Charmois sheep
Charmoise sheep are medium-sized animals. They are white or plain. Usually rams and sheep are polled, that is, they have no horns.
The average height of sexually mature ewes is about 60 cm at the withers and that of rams about 65 cm.
The average live weight of sexually mature Charmois ewes is about 70 kg. And the average live weight of a sexually mature sheep is about 45 kg. Photos and information from Wikipedia.
Advantages
Lamb Charmuise is a breed of meat mutton. It is grown mainly for meat production.
Special Notes
Charmoise sheep are robust animals well adapted to their natural habitat. This is a true breed of mountain sheep that can be kept in hilly areas.
The main reason for the breed’s success in commercial crossbreeding is outstanding confirmation. They are used to produce high quality raw lamb.
Today, Charmois sheep are found in the most rugged hilly regions of France, where they are raised pure for high quality lamb.
Classified as ‘village race‘, or hardy breed in France. However, see the full breed profile of the Charmois sheep in the following table.
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| Breed name | charm |
| Other names | everything |
| Purpose of the breed | Mainly meat |
| Special Notes | Very hardy animals, well adapted to their natural climate, today bred mainly for meat production, it is a true breed of mountain sheep, very suitable for cultivation in hilly areas, used to produce meat quality original sheepskin. |
| Breed size | medium |
| The weight | The live weight of an adult ram is about 70 kg, and the average live weight of an adult ram is about 45 kg. |
| horns | Not |
| climatic tolerance | native climate |
| Color | Usually white |
| scarcity | general |
| Country/place of origin | France |
