Hortobágy – Racka sheep baby boom coming this winter – VIDEO

Until springtime, thousand lambs births are expected in the winter shelters; which is also very important because in the last century the genetically unique, indigenous Hungarian species almost disappeared.

Hay is already given to the little lambs; however, during the first weeks mother’s milk is the most important source of nutrition. Warm litter is also provided to the newborns. Shepherds continuously take care of them and make sure of their appropriate nutrition. So the ewes also have enough milk which can be given to the little ones.

The preservation of the Racka sheep genome – which arrived at the Carpathian Basin with our conquering ancestors – is of primary importance.

Therefore, the best and strongest sheep will be brought to breeding establishments. They emphasise the benefits of sheepmeat consumption as well, since only the Racka has no greasy aftertaste, compared to other breeds of sheep.

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Source: dehir.hu