At Emerald Mnt. Ranch, we proudly specialize in breeding and selling Romanov sheep, a unique and rare breed renowned for its exceptional lambing rates and remarkable resilience.
- Early Sexual Maturity: Ewes reach sexual maturity as early as 6 months old, potentially lambing at 11-12 months.
- Out-of-Season Breeding: Romanov sheep have the unique ability to breed outside the traditional breeding season, allowing for greater flexibility in your lambing schedule.
- Great for small homesteads with limited acreage.
- Excellent Foragers: Romanovs are naturally skilled foragers, minimizing the need for supplemental feed (though additional feeding may be required for maximized lamb production).
- Natural Docking: Romanov sheep are born with short tails, eliminating the need for tail docking.
- Exceptional Mothering: Romanov ewes are known for their strong maternal instincts, ensuring the health and well-being of their lambs.
- Crossbreeding Benefits: Romanovs can be used for crossbreeding, passing on their prolificacy to other breeds while maintaining strong maternal traits.
- Dog Training: Romanov are a flightier breed which works well for training herding dogs.
- Natural Mothering Instincts: Romanov ewes are renowned for their exceptional mothering instincts, making them excellent caregivers to their offspring ensuring the health and well-being of their lambs and minimizing the need for human interaction during lambing.
- Versatile Uses: Whether it’s for meat, wool, or milk production, Romanov sheep excel in various agriculture pursuits, offering farmers multiple avenues for profitability.