Karakul sheep is one of the first breeds and is a multi-purpose sheep. They cultivate it in Asian countries. These are unique sheep that do not require care. Since they can take care of themselves, they are truly independent and self-sufficient.

Characteristics of Karakul sheep

• The wool of the Karakul sheep is smooth and long, that’s why it looks very similar to fur. Of course, the wool of lambs has a curl-like shape at first, and when it turns into a sheep or ram, these wools become smooth.
• This sheep does not have a fixed and specific color, it is seen in different colors in different regions, but its dominant gene is black.
• Life expectancy is about 20 years, approximate weight is from 60 to 100 kg.
• Some rams have curly horns and some are hornless.
• Long legs, wide, long and hanging ears, the presence of horns form the appearance characteristics of this breed.

Benefits of Karakul sheep

The climate and conditions that kill many sheep are bearable for the Karakul sheep breed. This breed lives in desert areas with limited vegetation. Because of this, it can withstand and adapt to adverse conditions.

They have a strong and resistant body and their structure is such that they can withstand harsh environmental conditions. Thanks to the tenacity of these sheep, they rarely get sick.

Since this breed has a high reproduction rate, they also reproduce in the off-season and often have several offspring.

The tail of this sheep is thick and very wide, which is an important advantage for it. During feeding, some of it is stored as fat in the tail, and if there is little or no food, they can use the accumulated fat.

Karakul sheep meat is generally tasty and its taste is doubled if it is fed from proper pastures.

In addition to meat, other features such as milk, wool and their skin are also used a lot. For this reason, it is considered as a multi-purpose sheep.

Another reason for breeding this breed is to use its skin. Since they live in dry and desert areas, they have a thin skin that makes them very valuable.

The volume of milking is also high in this breed and from this point of view it can be economically profitable.

 

Disadvantages

One of the places where Karakul sheep cannot survive is swampy areas. They should be kept away from these places, because the moisture is very saturated and accumulates there. The best place for them is dry and not too wet pastures.

Buying Karakul sheep from Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan is one of the regions where this breed of sheep grows and develops. In this country, Karakul sheep are often raised for their meat.

It has a delicious and tasty meat, which makes its export to different countries, including Arab countries, popular. Arab countries do not have the ability to produce it and import it from Kazakhstan.

To buy this breed of sheep as live livestock or hot meat and frozen meat, you can visit our collection. Our colleagues will share the conditions and methods with you and give the necessary recommendations in this regard. In case of agreement and cooperation, we will provide you with the livestock and meat you need.