Barbados Black-belly sheep, a heritage Caribbean breed
The Barbados Blackbelly is a breed of domestic sheep from the Caribbean island of Barbados. Although it is likely the Barbados Blackbelly has African ancestry, there seems to be clear evidence that the breed, as seen today, was developed by the people on the island from sheep brought by ships fairly early in the period after Europeans first arrived. This breed is raised primarily for meat.
Barbados Blackbelly sheep are fleet of foot and in many ways resemble deer. They are "hair sheep," which means they don't grow wool, but instead they have coarse hair. If raised in cooler climates, they often develop a wool undercoat that they shed in the spring. Blackbelly sheep range in colour from light tan to a dark mahogany red, with black stripes on the face and black legs, belly, inguinal region, chin, and chest, which gives this herbivore its name. Despite being goat-like in appearance, they are true sheep.
Barbados Blackbelly sheep will breed all year round unlike most domestic sheep. Their meat is lean and mild-flavoured.
Source: Wikipedia
Barbados Blackbelly sheep are fleet of foot and in many ways resemble deer. They are "hair sheep," which means they don't grow wool, but instead they have coarse hair. If raised in cooler climates, they often develop a wool undercoat that they shed in the spring. Blackbelly sheep range in colour from light tan to a dark mahogany red, with black stripes on the face and black legs, belly, inguinal region, chin, and chest, which gives this herbivore its name. Despite being goat-like in appearance, they are true sheep.
Barbados Blackbelly sheep will breed all year round unlike most domestic sheep. Their meat is lean and mild-flavoured.
Source: Wikipedia