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Bardoka sheep
| Place of Origin | Western Balkans |
| Origin | Bardoka or White Metohian sheep is a multi-purpose (milk, meat, wool and research) breed of domesticated sheep in Metohia. It is a popular sheep in Kosovo and partially in Montenegro, Serbia and Albania. This breed appears to adaptable to all environmental conditions especially low temperatures. However, the Bardoka is sensitive to high humidity. |
| Purpose | Milk, Meat, Fiber and Research |
| Characteristics | The Bardoka displays white with pink skin. Both sexes are horned. Mature rams weigh 65 kg (143 lb) and ewes 50 kg (110 lb) at maturity. At the withers, rams grow to 70 cm (28 in) and ewes 60 cm (24 in). Ewes lactate for approximately 180 days, provide 200 kg (440 lb) of milk with about 7.1% milk fat. At birth, rams weigh 3.5 kg (7.7 lb) and ewes weigh 3.2 kg (7.1 lb). |
