Antakya Sheep
The Antakya sheep is a uncommon breed from Turkey raised for meat. This fat-tailed sheep has coarse wool and a tough temperament. Ewes average 110 lbs, while rams reach around 163 lbs. Recognized as Extant, it is noted for Robust meat breed from southern Turkey; thrives in hot dry grazing lands near Syria..
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Antakya Sheep Facts Quick List
- Type: Fat-tailed
- Primary Use: Meat
- Rarity: Uncommon
- Country of Origin: Turkey
- Wool Type: Coarse
- Horn Status: Horned
- Average Ewe Weight: 50 kg / 110 lbs
- Average Ram Weight: 74 kg / 163 lbs
- Temperament: Tough
- Breed Status: Extant
- Special Traits or Notes: Robust meat breed from southern Turkey; thrives in hot dry grazing lands near Syria.
Antakya Sheep Tips, Traits & Trivia
- Robust meat breed from southern Turkey; thrives in hot dry grazing lands near Syria.
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