Magra Sheep

Magra sheep are an Indian carpet-wool breed from the dry Bikaner tract of Rajasthan and nearby districts. They are medium-sized, mostly white sheep, often with light brown or tan markings on the face, and are valued for a dense, lustrous fleece used in namda rugs, carpets, and other coarse-wool textiles. The breed is separate from dairy or fine-wool sheep; selection has historically favored animals that can walk long distances and maintain condition under arid grazing.

In village and pastoral systems, Magra flocks commonly depend on stubble grazing, browse, and seasonal movement after the monsoon. Care revolves around shade, reliable watering, mineral supplementation on sparse range, and protection of lambs during heat and cold nights. Wool buyers look for clean, bright fiber and low contamination, so shearing, storage, and burr control matter as much as flock genetics. Outside Rajasthan, prospective keepers should remember that desert-adapted sheep may not perform the same in humid regions, where foot problems and internal parasites can become more important.