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)
Algerian native sheep
Ouled Djellal
Other names
  • Ouled Jellal
  • Western Thin-tailed
Country of originAlgeria
UseMeat
Traits
Weight
  • Male:
    81 kg (180 lb)
  • Female:
    49 kg (110 lb)
Height
  • Male:
    84 cm (33 in)
  • Female:
    74 cm (29 in)
Horn statusRams are horned and the ewes are polled (hornless)
Notes
Adapted to live in arid climates

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]

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