COLUMBIA SHEEP

SHEEP TYPE

• The Colombia is a wool sheep

HISTORY

• The columbia sheep were developed by the US Department of Ag as a true breeder
• Original cross was made in Laramie, Wyoming
• They were originally intended for ramge conditions
• Adapted to lush grasses and farm flock management

CHARACTERISTICS

• Opened faced pink nostrils
• White legs light colored hooves
• Face looks sad and sleepy
• Short wool

INTERSETING FACTS

• Both males and females are polled

WHY I PICKED

• I wanted to enhance my classmates knowledge of this sheep
• I also thought that this was a interesting sheep and wanted to learn more about it