Texel

 

The Texel breed originated in Holland and is characterized by a distinctive short, wide face with a black nose and widely placed, short ears. It has a clean white face and legs, and both sexes are polled.

The most outstanding feature of the Texel is its remarkable muscle development and leanness. On a grass based system, it is characteristic for the Texel to develop only minor fat covering of the body, therefore the Texel slaughter lamb can be sold over a longer period without loss of slaughter quality.

 

Avg. lambing percentage: 180%

Avg. ram weight: 225 lbs.

Avg. ewe weight: 175 lbs.

Wool:

• Medium
• White, highly crinkled
• 3” – 6” staple length
• Count 46’s – 56’s

 

 

USA-    Texel Sheep Breeders Society

           Website: www.usatexels.org

 

UK-       British Texel Sheep Society

           Website: www.texel.co.uk