Skudden: Small, woolly, beautiful! Part 2
Basically, the East Prussian Skudde does not need a stable, the breed can be kept outdoors all year round. A simple, open shelter, which is often only used when it is raining or when there is heavy snowfall, is sufficient to protect against bad weather. Good hay is sufficient as winter feed. Concentrated feed is not necessary. The mixed-wool fleece perfectly protects the animals from cooling down or getting wet. Today the Skudden are primarily used for landscape maintenance. They are not very picky about food and do not even disdain stinging nettles, thistles or red dock. Another reason for breeding is to keep this breed of domestic animal as a genetic reserve. Skudden show pronounced herd behavior and should therefore always be kept in groups. They are alert and escape very easily, whereby their size and maneuverability, but also their jumping ability, are of great advantage. They only become tame with a lot of patience. The meat has a distinct game taste due to the originality of the breed and is considered a delicacy due to its low fat content. Skudden wool is one of the finest in the world, three times finer than that of merino sheep. Source: Text information board