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Romanov sheep were brought into Canada from the Volga Valley in Russia in 1980. The original importation consisted of a total of 14 ewes and 4 rams. After five years they were released from quarintine, and began to spread throughout North America. The Romanovs of today all descend from these original 18 animals. The lambs are born black and begin to fade as they age- becoming a beautiful silvery grey colour. Triplets, quads, quintuplet births are quite common, and most are able to raise their young with little assistance. I believe the breed record is 9(yes nine!!) lambs born. Mothering ability is excellent- lambs are vigorous and are typically nursing within minutes of birth. Their prolificy is quite amazing, and they are also true out of season breeders which makes it possible to have two lambs crops per year, per ewe. Cross bred ewes that are even 1/4 Romanov have increased birth rates, twins and triplets would be born much more frequently. As well, most crossbred ewes would breed during all but the hottest months of the year- resulting in increased lambing rates as well as profits!! | |
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This picture is of our beautiful new additions. I am amazed at how elegant and refined they look as lambs. Although our girls were initially flighty when they arrived from their long trip,
they have managed to calm down quite quickly.
 In total, we purchased five ewe lambs, and from here the Veliraf Romanov sheep flock will start. We're hoping they'll be producing lots of gorgeous prolific ewe lambs for us,
and we're hoping we won't have too long to wait until we grow! Given the reputation for the Romanov breed as a whole- I'm sure it won't be long before we have a nice sized flock. Our lambs will be hitting the ground in January of 2008, if you are interested in breeding stock- please contact us for more information.
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