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	The Barbados Blackbelly breed of sheep originally developed on the West Indies island of Barbados from hair sheep brought in by African slave traders during the 1600s.
A ewe will lamb at 13 months. Some ewes lamb earlier, and some may even twin the first time. Thereafter, a good ewe will birth twins about four out of five lambings, and triplets are not uncommon. A good ewe will lamb as frequently as every 6 months, and most will lamb about every 8 months.

SHEEP FARMING

Sheep framing is developing. We currently have 21 sheep and are rearing the flock to be able to double the present number over a 3-4 month period of time. In August Teen Challenge estimates that it will be producing 180 lbs of mutton for sale monthly.

Among the duties of the manager and his assistants are:

(1) To make sure that the sheep reproduce 8 to 10 sheep yearly
(2) To ensure that they are fed on a daily basis
(3) To ensure that they are examined by a vet periodically
(4) To ensure there is no “in-breeding” among the flock. (This is a process where the male sheep are separated from the ewes. This is done because interbreeding causes the stock to decrease in size, weight and health)
(5) To ensure there is adequate daily provisions for the sheep in the dry season and
(6) To ensure that the sheep receive the necessary supplements for health.

Teen Challenge uses about 8to 10 sheep yearly for its menu and as a result the farm manager ensures that there is not a depletion of stock.