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How Long Do Soay Live?

With good care Soay ewes will generally live 10 - 14 years. Kathie told me she's heard of one living to 18 - but that is the exception. Most breeders will stop breeding their ewes around 8 or 9 years old as it takes a lot to grow a whole new life. You need to be the judge of the condition of your ewes - if they are not showing signs of joint problems, have all their teeth, and are acting vigorous and frisky then breeding is certainly an option even after they are 8 or 9.

Rams generally live 6 - 10 years and can be interested breeders throughout that time if good health is maintained.

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