Deccani Sheep

Deccani is the widespread black sheep of the Deccan plateau and one of the larger native sheep reared in north Karnataka. It is a practical, hardy meat breed for commercial flocks.Deccani sheep at a glanceHome tract: The Deccan plateau – north Karnataka, Maharashtra and Telangana/Andhra PradeshColour: Mostly black, or black with white or brown markingsHorns and ears: Rams are horned, ewes polled; short thin tail; coarse fleeceAdult body weight: Rams about 38 kg; Ewes about 29 kgBreeding: Lambing about 75% in farmers’ flocks and about 85% under farm managementMain use: Meat, with coarse wool for blanketsHardiness: Adapted to the semi-arid Deccan; handles migratory and stationary grazingBest for: Commercial meat flocks in north Karnataka that want larger body sizeWeights are breed averages from published field surveys; animals are sold by actual live weight and age.Choose a breeding ram, ewes or a ready breeding unit below and tap Request a Quote. We reply with current availability, live weight, age and price within [RESPONSE TIME].