Nali

Nali sheep are an Indian breed from the northwestern dry plains, especially the Nali tract of Rajasthan and neighboring parts of Haryana and Punjab. They are medium-sized sheep developed for carpet wool and mutton under arid and semi-arid conditions. A typical Nali has a white fleece with a light brown or tan face, and rams may carry horns while ewes are commonly polled. Their wool is not the fine apparel type; it is valued for hard-wearing carpets and local textiles, while lambs and cull animals supply meat.

Village and migratory flocks often graze fallow land, rangeland, and crop residues, with supplementation when summer heat or drought limits forage. Good Nali management keeps ewes in breeding condition without losing the hardiness that makes the breed useful in dry districts. Shearing, vaccination, and parasite checks follow local schedules, and wet climates can create foot and fleece problems that are less common in the breed's home region. Breeding choices usually weigh fleece weight and staple quality alongside lamb survival, body size, and soundness for walking long distances.

Colors: Badgerface, Black, Blackbelly, Broken, Brown, Gray, Grey, Gulmoget, Katmoget, Moorit, Piebald, Red, Roan, Silver, Solid, Spotted, Tan, White, White with Black Points, White with Brown Points