Sheep

The Wiltshire Horn sheep is rather a unique breed of sheep in that it does not need to be sheered as it naturally sheds its short wool and hair coat in the spring. It is a large breed of sheep that originates from Wiltshire in the South of England and is mainly bred for its outstanding meat … [Read more...] about Wiltshire Horn Sheep Breed – Everything You Need to Know

The Wensleydales sheep breed is a large, if not the heaviest and largest, sheep breed. It is a long wool sheep with a long shaggy sheep coat. They are very hardy and sturdy with the beautiful fleeces kemp free. They are, however, a slow maturing breed that are carefully selected for their fine … [Read more...] about Wensleydale Sheep Breed – Everything You Need to Know

The Welsh Mountain Sheep breed is the only true black sheep breed found in the United Kingdom. They are a small to medium sized breed that are found mainly on the hilltops of the Welsh countryside. They are excellent for meat and wool production. They are easy to handle, hardy and great for … [Read more...] about Welsh Mountain Sheep Breed – Everything You Need to Know

The Texel is a strong hardy sheep with a sturdy robust build. They are heavily muscled, and the lambs grow relatively fast. They are today quite a popular meat sheep breed in a lot of countries throughout the world including America, Australia, New Zealand and countries in Europe. … [Read more...] about Texel Sheep Breed – Everything You Need to Know

The Teeswater sheep breed is a hardy sheep breed that can withstand most climatic and environmental conditions. They have a long life and the ewes can produce lambs for up to 10 to 12 years of age. They are a tall, long sheep with a very long shaggy fleece and an off-grey or off-white colored face … [Read more...] about Teeswater Sheep Breed – Everything You Need to Know