Sheep are a profitable domestic animal that is raised by many Kenyan farmers. These farmers get a high income from sheep farming. In Kenya, sheep are reared in various areas but not in others. This article gives information on where to buy sheep in Kenya.
You can buy sheep in Kenya at the local livestock markets located either in rural or urban areas and also from sheep farmers. The price of a sheep in the local markets in Kenya mainly depends on the season, the age, and the breed of the animal.
Sheep Prices in Kenya
Merino sheep farming in Kenya is one of the most lucrative business you can start. It is because sheep for sale in Kenya depend on the breed and age of a sheep. For example, a mature Dorper sheep in Laikipia is sold at Ksh. 10,000 and a young sheep is Ksh. 7,500 per sheep.
The average price of a fully grown pure sheep is Ksh. 45,000 for a ram, Ksh. 25,000 for an ewe and Ksh. 6,000 for a lamb. Also, a crossbred sheep costs an average price of between Ksh. 15,000 and Ksh. 20,000 for a ram and Ksh. 10,000 for an ewe.
Where to Buy Pure Dorper Sheep in Kenya
Dorper sheep are a type of sheep mainly used for mutton production in Kenya. In Kenya, there are places where you can buy pure Dorper sheep. The following are four places where you can buy pure Dorper sheep:
1. Chemichemi Dorpers.
2. Amogah Dorpers Stud in Machakos.
3. Kisanana Dorper Sheep Breeders Society.
4. Lengetia Farm.
Where to Buy Dorper Sheep in Kenya
In Kenya, Dorper sheep are found mainly in breeding regions like Laikipia, Naivasha, Nakuru, Nanyuki, and Eldoret.
1. Dorpers for sale in Nakuru:
Dorper sheep for sale are available in Nakuru at affordable prices. On average, the price for a Dorper sheep is estimated at Ksh 25,000 in various farms in Nakuru.
2. Dorpers for Sale in Laikipia
Dorpers for sale in Laikipia are affordable for anyone who is willing to buy them, and they come in a variety of colours. Mature Dorper sheep are sold at Ksh. 10,000 and lambs at Ksh. 7,500.
3. Dorper sheep for sale in Nairobi
Dorper sheep for sale in Nairobi include both mature ewes and rams, as well as young sheep. The price varies depending on the demand; therefore, a Dorper sheep costs Ksh. 10,500 in Nairobi.
Where to Buy Merino Sheep in Kenya
Merino sheep are a breed of sheep that is suitable for wool production. They are uni-coloured with a white coat and fine-wool.
Merino sheep are mainly found in high rainfall grassland areas . In Kenya, you can buy merino sheep in Nakuru, where the majority of farmers rear this type of sheep.
Where to Buy Hampshire Sheep in Kenya
Hampshire sheep is mainly kept for meat production since they are fast growing and attain desired market weight thus fetching good market price. They produce high quality meat that are consumed throughout the country.
In Kenya, you can buy Hampshire sheep from Hampshire farmers that rear this type of sheep across the country.
