Sheep, Romanov breed
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The Romanov is a Russian coarse-wool breed known for prolificacy: a ewe normally raises twins or triplets and record lambings reach five. The animals are small, with rams at 55 to 70 kg and ewes at 45 to 50 kg, and there is no fat tail at all. The second asset of the breed is the sheepskin, with a light pelt and a dense undercoat that make a warm coat without weight. Romanovs take cold and indoor housing well but heat and dry dust badly, so in this region they are kept under a roof with water always in front of them. The breed is chosen when a flock has to grow fast, since one ewe in a year can produce more lambs than a fat-tailed ewe does in two. That rate has a cost: a ewe feeding triplets needs supplementary ration, and pasture alone will not carry them.
How many lambs does a Romanov ewe raise?
Twins or triplets as a rule, sometimes more. Prolificacy is the whole economic case for the breed, and it can lamb more than once a year when feeding and housing allow.
Does the breed suit a hot climate?
Less well than local breeds. It needs shade, constant water and shelter from dust; in open sun the animals lose appetite and gain. Plan the shed and the watering routine before buying.
Does the Romanov have a fat tail?
No. Fat is laid down inside the carcass, so condition has to be judged differently than on a Gissar or an Edilbay, where the tail shows the state of the animal at a glance.
What makes Romanov sheepskin valuable?
A light pelt with a dense undercoat, which gives a coat that is warm without being heavy. Quality depends on the age of the animal and on when it was last shorn.