What Are Hoggs Sheep?

: a young female sheep usually between weaning and first shearing.

How old is a gimmer sheep?

GIMMER. A female sheep that has been weaned but not yet sheared. Usually around 6 months to 15 months old.

What is the purpose of Southdown sheep?

Use. The Southdown was traditionally reared for meat and wool. During the day the sheep pastured freely on the downs, and at night they were close-folded in the arable fields of the farmers, where they helped to increase soil fertility. Fleece weights (greasy) are about 2–3.5 kg for ewes, 3.5–5.5 kg for rams.