The Racka (pronounced / r ɑː t s k ɑː / Hungarian [ˈrɒts.kɒ]) or Hortobágy Racka Sheep is a breed of sheep known for its unusual spiral -shaped horns . These unique appendages are unlike any other domestic sheep horns, and may grow up to 2.0 ft (0.61 m) long. The smallest standard length is 20 in (51 cm) for rams and 12–15 in (30–38 cm) for ewes.
7-612: The breed has been kept by Hungarians for many centuries and was once the most common variety in Hungary. The largest stocks are found in the Hortobágy steppes of Hungary and to a lesser extent in Caras Severin, Romania. Because of its unique features it has been exported in growing numbers to the United Kingdom, United States and France, while in its home range interest remains limited. It is
14-610: A firing range within the Hortobágy National Park. The firing range covers 4,000 hectares (about 9,800 acres) and has been used for practice by the Hungarian armed forces for decades. It was reported that the detonator had already been removed when the explosion occurred. The remote and sparsely populated area was used as a shooting range by the Hungarian Army for decades following World War II. The soldiers will be honored with
21-497: A hardy, multi-purpose breed used for milking , wool and meat . Their wool is long and coarse, and appears in two general types: a cream wool with light brown faces and legs, and a black variation. Ewes weigh around 88 lb (40 kg), and rams 132 lb (60 kg). The breed's unique appearance and quiet disposition make it a desirable animal for hobbyists. This breed is unique with both sexes possessing long spiraling shaped horns, which protrude almost straight upward from
28-573: Is coarse. A similar subspecies is the Gyimes Racka (Hungarian: “gyimesi racka”) native to the Ghimeș region of Romania . This sheep -related article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Hortob%C3%A1gy Hortobágy is a village in Hajdú-Bihar County in eastern Hungary. It lies on the banks of the Hortobágy [ hu ] river, which is crossed at Hortobágy by
35-509: Is found to be 12 to 40 micrometres with a yield of 38% to 65%. Staple length is approximately 30 cm (12 in). Fleece weight must be at least 3 kg (6.6 lb) for rams. The softness and crimp of the wool would indicate its interest with hand spinners. The minimum acceptable mature body weight for ewes is 40 kg (88 lb) and for rams 60 kg (130 lb). The rams average 72 cm (28 in) in height. The sheep were traditionally kept for both milk and meat. The fleece
42-610: The Nine-arched Bridge , one of the principal man-made monuments of the Hortobágy National Park . The park consists mainly of the remaining areas of Hungarian puszta . On 1 July 2016, 4 demolition experts of the Hungarian Defence Force were killed and another seriously injured while attempting to detonate a 250 kilogram Russian-made fragmentation bomb manufactured shortly after WW2. The incident took place at
49-505: The top of the head. There are two major color patterns with the Racka. The most common color is brown wool covering the heads and legs with the fiber varying in color from dark brown to light brown and white. Individuals can also be solid black. The wool tips on the black-colored sheep fades to a reddish black with exposure to sunlight and as they get older, the points of the fiber turns gray. The fiber diameter varies within this breed and generally
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