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Jacob Sheep in the United States is primarily conserved as an unimproved Jacob, a low management, medium fleece sheep that might be considered a throw back to the Park Sheep of an earlier period. It is this small genetic pool that is being meticulously conserved by many Jacob breeders. Jacobs display an unusual level of personality and intelligence. They hold the genetic material for adaptability, efficiency, and disease and parasite resistance that has been lost by many commercial breeds where white wool and large size are prized. Being unimproved and requiring low management, Jacobs breed in the waning day light and cooler temperatures of the fall and give birth in the spring to lambs, so that the lambs will have access to the forage. Ewes usually lamb in the fields unassisted. Lambs are typically on their feet and nursing about thirty minutes after birth and the ewes have a strong maternal instinct. Most lambs will exhibit their true horn and fleece characteristics at three to six months of age. Jacobs form loose flocks but strong sibling and family social structures. They do extremely well on pasture with grain and are adapted to forage and climates from Canada to Mexico. Jacob Sheep are ideal for a small farm breed that does well with a minimal amount of management.
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