The main characteristics of sheep, there are many kinds of sheep, and there are many sheep in our life. Sheep also belong to one of our zodiac signs, and its symbolic meaning is also good. So, how much do you know about the main characteristics of sheep? Let's have a look.
The main characteristics of sheep 1 Sheep is the general name of sheep subfamily, including mammals, Artiodactyla, cattle and sheep subfamily, and it is one of human livestock. Hairy quadruped ruminant, the main source of wool. The coat color is mainly white. Goats and sheep are mainly raised in China.
Sheep are also called sheep or white sheep. Hairy quadruped ruminant. Originally a product of mountains in the northern hemisphere, it is related to goats; The difference is that the body is fatter, plump and thick. Short head. Males have huge spiral horns, females have no horns or only small horns.
Boer goat:
The coat color is white, the head and neck are reddish brown, and the neck has a red hair band. Boer goats have wide drooping ears and short and thin fur. Short legs, strong limbs, plump hindquarters and many muscles. Sexual maturity is early, and the four seasons are estrus. Strong fertility, generally two years can give birth to three children. Lambs have fast growth and development, good growth speed, high meat yield and strong feed intake. It is the most popular meat goat breed in the world at present.
Sheep are docile and have a good performance in house feeding and grazing. Although rams are good at fighting, they rarely come into contact with people. If properly trained, they can also obey orders and show obedience to their owners. The ewe's reaction is a little slow, not as fast as that of the ram, and her performance is relatively docile.
Lamb heaps have a strong ability to digest roughage and are used to eating roughage such as hay, bean stalks, sweet potato seedlings, corn leaves and leaves. Normal growth and development with little or no supplement of concentrated feed.
The small mouth is narrow and sharp, the lips are thin and the teeth are pointed, the cutting teeth are inclined forward, and there is a cleft lip in the center of the upper lip, just like the lips of rabbits, which increases the flexibility of the upper lip, so it can eat loose stems and leaves and chew the roots of low grass. Mutton has a wide range of recipes, and there are few picky eaters. They will only be picky about food when they are full. Lamb 10 day old began to chew forage, which had certain digestion and utilization ability.
Lambs are more adaptable than other domestic animals, especially to diseases. Under normal circumstances, I seldom get sick and have good resistance to damp heat and foot rot. It can grow and develop normally in dry climate and lack of juicy feed.
Generally speaking, lambs also like to be dry and hate to be wet. It is necessary to have a relatively dry and hygienic enclosure condition, which not only plays a certain role in ensuring the health of sheep, but also is necessary to ensure the quality of wool.
Small-tailed Han sheep, like other breeds of sheep (such as Hu sheep), also have the characteristics of being clean and dirty. They like to eat clean forage and drink clean water, but they are not as picky as other breeds of sheep. When cattle and sheep are raised in the same column, the forage left by cattle can still be picked by lambs. Most sheep have the habit of defecating in places where they don't often lie down, so there can be a clean place to lie down and rest in the pen. However, when there are many sheep in the pen, this habit is not obvious.
Sheep have thick fur, which can resist the attack of cold wind, but the cold climate will also cause some harm to sheep, so winter cold-proof and warm-keeping facilities are still essential. When the summer is hot and the fur is thick, the heat in the sheep is not easy to dissipate, and it will also affect some physiological functions. However, under the general shading feeding conditions, the reproductive function and growth and development of small-tailed Han sheep are not affected.
Sheep are gregarious and can eat grass in small groups or large groups. Although they appear scattered when grazing, sheep will not get lost easily. The production area is an agricultural area, and there are few opportunities for large groups to graze. Small groups can only eat grass by roadside ditches. As long as the first sheep leads the way, the other sheep will follow. For those who leave the team to steal crops, as long as they shout at any time, they will generally not fall behind.
Sociality is related to the age and training of sheep. Little sheep that have not been herded are unsociable, and adult sheep and trained sheep are gregarious. In addition, the herdsman's sense of responsibility has obvious influence on the herding order of sheep.
Main characteristics of sheep 2 characteristics of sheep
The physical characteristics of Nanjiang antelope are that its coat is yellow, short and shiny, its facial coat is yellow and black, and there are symmetrical light stripes on both sides of its nose. The ram's neck and chest are covered with thick black and yellow fur, and there is a black hair belt along the back from the pillow, which gradually becomes shallow after crossing; The head is large and moderate, the ears are long and straight or slightly drooping, and the nose is slightly arched, with or without horns; The body drive is slightly barrel-shaped, the neck length is moderate, the chest is deep and wide, the ribs are open, the back and waist are straight, and the limbs are strong. Adult ram weighs 50-70kg, and ewe weighs 34-50kg.
Physical characteristics of Suffolk sheep: Suffolk sheep's fur has colored fibers, and the head, ears and limbs of adult sheep are black; Both male and female sheep have no horns, thick and short necks, wide and deep chests, straight back and waist, plump hindquarters and strong limbs; Adult ram weight 100- 1 10 kg, ewe weight 60-70 kg; The carcass weight of 3-month-old lamb is 17kg, with tender meat and little fat. The shearing amount of adult sheep is 3-4kg, the wool length is 7-8cm, and the fineness is 58-68.
Physical characteristics of small-tailed Han sheep: small-tailed Han sheep has white fur, high nose and drooping ears, large spiral angle of ram and small horn of ewe, with ginger horn or horn heel; Ram has a deep chest, straight back and waist, tall figure, developed front and back, and square side view; Strong limbs and solid hooves; The fat tail is slightly oval, with a longitudinal groove at the lower end and a tail length above the hock joint; Average weight of adult ram 1 10- 120kg, and average weight of adult ewe is 65-70kg. Cooking mutton soup in Shanxian County is not ideal.
The physical characteristics of mutton sheep are: short and wide head, short and thick neck, wide and round chest, developed ribs, straight back, full muscles, developed hindquarters, relatively short limbs, straight legs, wide standing distance between legs and square body.
Physical characteristics of mutton sheep: strong physique, well-proportioned structure, moderate head size, short and thick neck, good combination of neck and shoulder, developed chest, straight back and waist, wide hips, developed hindquarters, slightly inclined hips, neat limbs, solid hooves and square overall body shape.
Characteristics of Boer goat: Boer goat is an excellent meat goat breed in the world, which has the characteristics of large size, fast growth, strong reproduction, more lambs, high slaughter rate, more meat, tender meat, good palatability, roughage resistance, strong adaptability and strong disease resistance.
Characteristics of Macheng Black Goat: The coat color of Macheng Black Goat is pure black, tall, fast in weight gain, high in reproduction rate and good in meat quality, suitable for grazing and captivity; Two fetuses a year, two or three lambs at a time, the weight of an adult ram can reach 120- 140 kg, and that of an adult ewe can reach 80- 100 kg, with a slaughter rate of 52%, a shaving slaughter rate of 6 1%, tender muscle fibers and good meat quality.
Characteristics of Nanjiang Yellow Sheep: Nanjiang Yellow Sheep not only has the characteristics of early sexual maturity, rapid growth and development, high fecundity, good meat production performance, strong adaptability, rough feeding tolerance and genetic stability, but also has tender meat, good palatability and excellent leather.
Characteristics of Suffolk sheep: Suffolk sheep has the characteristics of good meat production performance, fast growth and development of lambs, good motherhood and precocious puberty.
Characteristics of small-tailed Han sheep: Small-tailed Han sheep has the characteristics of strong physique, tall individual, rapid growth and development, high reproductive rate, estrus in all seasons, strong adaptability, rough feeding tolerance and good meat performance.
Features of Mayang in Chengdu: The fur of Mayang in Chengdu is brownish red, just like red copper, also called Sichuan Copper Sheep. The upper, middle and lower sections of a single hair fiber are black, brownish red and grayish black, hence the name Mayang. Most rams and ewes have horns and beards. Their backs and waists are wide and flat, their hips are slightly inclined, their limbs are stout, their front parts are well developed, their bodies are rectangular, their backs are deep and wide, and their breasts are slightly wedge-shaped and well developed. The average weight of adult ram is 43 kg, and that of ewe is 32.6 kg ... One-year-old Capricorn weighs 26.3kg and adult Capricorn weighs 42.8kg, and the slaughter rates are 49.8% and 54.3% respectively. This board is of good quality. Early maturity, sexual maturity at 3-4 months, mating at 8- 10 months, 2 births at 1 hour or 3 births at 2 years, with an average lambing rate of 2 10%.
The characteristics of Matou goat are: the fur of Matou goat is mainly white, the male goat and the female goat have no horns and beards, the head and neck are well combined, the chest is developed, and the body is rectangular. The average weight of ram is 44kg, ewe is about 34kg, Capricorn is 47.4kg, and the maximum weight can reach 100kg. One-year-old Capricorn weighs 34.7 kg, and the slaughter rate of adult Capricorn is about 60%. The early fattening effect is good, the weight of 7 months old can reach 23.3 1 kg, the carcass weight 10.52 kg, and the slaughter rate is 52.34%. The quality of the plate is also good, and the width is large, with an average area of 8 190 square centimeters. Early maturity, fertile at 10 months. It can give birth to two babies in 1 year or three babies in two years, and the lambing rate is about 200%.
The main characteristics of sheep. First, we should have the characteristics of split hoof and back chewing.
Sheep have the characteristics of split hoof and backward chewing. In the food regulations of Israel, it is stipulated: "You may eat any animal whose hoof is divided into two parts and chews backwards. But you shall not eat camels, because when you chew the hoof, it will be unclean. The reason for making such a rule is not only for health reasons, but also for spiritual significance. The characteristic of "split hoof" is generally understood as living a holy life; Just can't walk with secular people and foreigners, but break off relations with them in that evil way. I said this, and I said in the Lord, don't act like a foreigner in vain. ..... you learned Christ, but not like this. If you listen to his words, learn from him and understand his truth, you should get rid of the old man in your previous behavior, who has gradually deteriorated because of the confusion of selfish desires; And change your mind and put on a new person; This new man is made in the image of God, with truth, justice and holiness. " The characteristic of "anti-chewing" is generally understood as thinking about the word of God. "Sheep" chew grass backwards to absorb nutrients and meet life; We think about God's Word and provide for spiritual needs, because "man lives not by food alone, but by everything that comes out of God's mouth". Blessed is he who does not follow the counsel of the wicked, does not stand in the way of sinners, does not sit in the seat of scorners, but loves the law of the Lord and meditates day and night.
Second, we should have the gentle and kind nature of sheep.
Sheep are gentle. Often when describing tenderness, I will use a sheep as a metaphor, "as gentle as a sheep." Tenderness is not cowardice, nor is it unprincipled. Tenderness is one of the fruits of the Holy Spirit (Galatians. 5:23), but also Christ's own temperament (too. 1 1:29). Today's family, church and even society need more gentle people, so there are fewer wars. "Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth." (Matthew 5:5)
Kindness is also the temperament of sheep. Literally, the word "good" has the embodiment of sheep. We also know that sheep are kind. This kindness is opposite to malice. Some people say that mosquitoes bite people and wasps bite people, which are all manifestations of their vicious temperament. Sheep don't hurt people, which is the expression of their kind nature. The requirement for Christians to repent is to "get rid of the false and keep the true, and correct the evil." "The disciples, when you listen to me! I will teach you to fear God. Anyone who likes life, longevity and good things must forbid his tongue to speak evil words and his lips to speak deceitful words. Stay away from evil deeds, seek harmony, and pursue wholeheartedly. " (Ps。 34: 1 1- 14)
Third, we should live the life of a holy and ordinary sheep.
The life of a sheep is sacred. Unlike the pig's life, the pig's life is filthy and dirty. "Pigs are washed and then rolled back into the mud." From the color point of view, "sheep" represents holy white; In life, sheep also like clean environment and clean food. This is the embodiment of the sanctity of life. Christians should also be washed by the precious blood of the Lord and live a holy life. Since you are obedient children, don't imitate the way you indulge your selfish desires when you are ignorant. Since he who called you is holy, you should be holy in everything you do. For it is written, Be holy, for I am holy. "(former 1: 14- 16)
Sheep's life is also very ordinary. The requirements of life are not high, simple, consistent and unchangeable. Eat grass and drink water, and don't ask for change because of economic development and social progress. Although life is ordinary, the meaning of living is extraordinary. What I eat is grass, and what I squeeze out is milk. The same is true of the lessons we have learned. "However, godliness and contentment are great benefits; Because we didn't bring anything into this world, and we can't bring anything. As long as you have food and clothing, you should be satisfied. " (6:6-8 in advance)
Fourth, we should have the spirit of sacrifice and dedication of sheep.
Sheep don't live for themselves, but live for the master. When the owner needs it, the sacrifice and dedication of the sheep are commendable. Sheep are often used to offer sacrifices to gods (Li See 1: 10- 13) and to support people. Sheepskin coats, sweaters and kebabs are all sheep's contributions to people. We are the flock of Christ, and he is our good shepherd. He came to give life to the sheep and make them richer. He is a good shepherd, and a good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. He is a good shepherd, and he knows his sheep (refer to 10:7- 16). He saved our lives and fed us. How can we be used by him? Will even a wool be reluctant to be used by the Lord? In fact, we all belong to him, life belongs to him, the whole person belongs to him, everything belongs to him. Therefore, brothers, I urge you to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice of God's mercy, which is holy and pleasing to God. It is natural for you to serve like this "(Luo. 12: 1).
Fifth, we should live in harmony with sheep.
As the saying goes, "Two tigers are not allowed in one mountain, but you can't tie two stubborn donkeys in a trough." But sheep are not like this. Sheep live in groups and live in harmony because of their good nature. We can understand sheep from Chinese characters. For example, the words "beauty" and "shame" are related to shepherds, that is, if shepherds feed their sheep big, fat and strong, their faces will be radiant and beautiful. If the sheep are fed ugly, thin and small, the shepherd will have shame on his face. Related to sheep are the words "kindness" and "herd", which means "kindness" and "herd" means "gregarious". Some people say that the sheep haven't finished yet. In fact, I understand that when they meet, they grind their horns together as a gesture of friendship, just like when people meet and shake hands. In fact, sheep don't hurt each other, because temperament determines life. So should believers. "You see, how beautiful it is for brothers to live in harmony!