General Information

Species

Sheep

Synonym

Chapper, Shekhawati And Raata Munda

Breeding Tract

Nagaur, Sikar, Churu (Rajasthan)

Comment On Breeding Tract

A Limited Area At The Juncture Of Churu, Nagaur, And Sikar Districts

Main Use

Fibre – Wool; Food – Meat

Origin

The Name Shekhawati And Chhappar Are Derived From The Name Of Its Distribution Area Whereas Raata Munda Stands For Dark Brown Coloured Face

Herd Book Or Rigister Established

No

Breed Societies(If Any)

No

Morphology

Colour

The Coat Colour Is White. The Face Colour Is Dark Brown (Raata Munda), And The Colour May Extend Upto Middle Of Neck.

Horns Present

None

Number Of Horns

2

Horns Shape And Size

Both Polled

Visible Characteristics

Light To Medium Sized Animals, Face Is Generally Devoid Of Wool. Ears Are Small To Medium In Length (9-11cm) And Tubular. Coat Is Dense And Relatively Fine.

Hair Or Wool

Wool

Fiber Type

Medium