Algerian Arab sheep
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Other names
- Ouled Jellal
- Western Thin-tailed
Country of originAlgeria
UseMeat
Weight
- Male: 81 kg (180 lb)
- Female:49 kg (110 lb)
Ouled Djellal | |
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| Country of origin | Algeria |
| Use | Meat |
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| Horn status | Rams are horned and the ewes are polled (hornless) |
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| Adapted to live in arid climates | |
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Algerian Arab sheep (also called Ouled Jellal and Western Thin-tailed) is a breed of domesticated sheep found throughout Algeria.[1] This breed does grow a carpet-grade wool, and is raised primarily for meat.[2]