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Franceaus Make Excellent
Breeding Ewes or Terminal Crosses
At Fox Hat Farm we are
using purebred Ile de France and crossing them to purebred Rideaus to create
a Franceau. The Franceau results in 2 highly beneficial types of sheep:
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Purebred Ile de France Ram |
1. F1 Breeding Ewes-our
Franceaus have excellent traits which make them ideal for crossbreeding in a
commercial flock; they are highly prolific and fertile, as well as being
excellent milk producers. The ability to breed out of season combined with their
feed efficiency makes them an excellent breeding ewe.
2. Terminal Cross- the lambs produced are vigorous, hardy, and fast
growing. The carcasses grade well and demonstrate superior muscling of the loin
and leg. This cross finishes well on a grain ration but can excel when raised on
pasture as well.
For more information on registered Rideau
Arcott ewes and rams or Franceau sheep please email us at:
forchukl@mts.net
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