ile de france sheep

Ile De France

The Ile de France is selected for:

• Growth rate
• Carcass quality
• Maternal instinct
• A-seasonality
• Wool quality

Ile de France were developed in the 1830s and first registered in 1892. Since 1933, they have been performance tested and started their own test station in 1972. It is the dominant breed in France and has been exported to more than 30 countries. Importation to Canada of embryos and semen from donors with high performance indices for terminal and material characteristics commenced in 1995.
Prolificacy: 180%
Average weight gain: 0.40 - 0.55kg (0.9-1.2lbs)
Mature body weight of Rams: 100 - 150kg (220-330lbs)
Mature body weight of Ewes: 90 - 95kg (200-210lbs)
Fleece: Fine, clean 23-29 microns
Weight: 5-6kg. Staple length 8-10cm