Many farmers in Kenya raise sheep for commercial or personal consumption. As a result, most sheep are sold and bought in local markets or from those slaughtering sheep at various prices. This article will elaborate on the cost of sheep in Kenya.
The cost of a sheep is between Ksh. 25,000 and Ksh. 40,000 for a breeding male sheep, and a female sheep is between Ksh. 10,000 and Ksh. 15,000, while a young sheep (lamb) costs Ksh. 6,000. The cost of sheep depends on the type of sheep, age, and where you are buying sheep from in Kenya.
Price of Dorper Sheep in Kenya
The price of Dorper sheep in the local markets in Kenya mainly depends on the season. Therefore, the average price of a fully grown pure Dorper sheep is Ksh. 45,000 for a ram, Ksh. 25,000 for an ewe and Ksh. 6,000 for a lamb.
Additionally, a crossbreed of Dorper sheep costs an average price of between Ksh. 15000 and Ksh. 20,000 for a ram and Ksh. 10,000 for an ewe.
How Much Does a Merino Sheep Cost in Kenya?
Merino sheep is an example of fine wool sheep breed which originated from Africa. It is widely known for the production of fine wool.
The cost of a merino sheep in Kenya varies depending on several factors such as the quality of the wool and the size of the sheep. Other factors affecting the cost of merino sheep include the time of the year, location of the farm, age of the sheep, weight of the sheep and whether it is a male or a female.
The price of a fully grown merino ram is between Ksh. 18,000 and Ksh. 50,000; a merino ewe is between Ksh. 10,000 and Ksh. 45,000; and a merino lamb is at Ksh. 7,000. On average, a good-quality merino sheep can cost up to Ksh. 24,000, while a young sheep can only cost Ksh. 6,000.
How Much is Merino Sheep’s Wool in Kenya
Depending on the quality and the quantity of the wool, a mature merino sheep wool can cost between Ksh. 5,000 and Ksh. 25,000. The prices also vary depending on whether it is a lamb’s, ewe’s or ram’s wool with ram’s wool fetching higher prices.
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