Sheep

The Lincoln sheep breed is the biggest of the British breeds of sheep and was primarily breed for its long lustrous wool. They are quite an old breed that are found in many countries in the world today mainly for their wool and meat … [Read more...] about Lincoln Sheep Breed – Everything You Need to Know

The Herdwick sheep breed are naturally polled sheep with a medium to long fleece. They are a hardy adaptable breed that were traditionally bred in the pastures and fells of the Lake District in England. They are a breed that has been around since … [Read more...] about Herdwick Sheep Breed – Everything You Need to Know

The Hampshire sheep were primarily bred to keep the thin soil of various downlands in Britain fertile. They are a medium to large sized breed that are excellent producers of meat, wool and good with landscape management. They are one of the top … [Read more...] about Hampshire Sheep Breed – Everything You Need to Know

The Finnsheep is an old breed of sheep that has been produced in Finnland over the centuries to accommodate the needs of the Finnish sheep market. They have also become quite a popular sheep breed in many other countries amongst sheep … [Read more...] about Finnsheep Sheep Breed – Everything You Need to Know

The East Friesian sheep breed is a medium to large mostly white sheep breed. It has a long compact body; long face and they are quite lively and alert. They are excellent foragers and grazers that originally came from Friesland area of Germany and … [Read more...] about East Friesian Sheep Breed – Everything You Need to Know

The Dorset Horn sheep have been dubbed as “the breed for all seasons and for all reasons”. They are highly adaptable and can be used in most sheep enterprises such as that of the full-time commercial farming enterprises to that smaller farm flock … [Read more...] about Dorset Horn Sheep Breed – Everything You Need to Know

The Dorset Down breed of sheep that has a thickset, solid build and can cope with and or withstand most conditions except the uplands. They are a calm breed that are easily handled and quite quick to train. They have a lambing average of around … [Read more...] about Dorset Down Sheep Breed – Everything You Need to Know

The Dorper Sheep is a hardy resilient South African breed of sheep that can withstand various harsh climates, environments and intensive operations. The ewes produce vigorous, healthy, robust lambs that have a high survivability. The ewes are also … [Read more...] about Dorper Sheep Breed – Everything You Need to Know

The Delaine Merino Sheep is a medium sized sheep breed and classified as a Type C Merino sheep breed. It has a smooth body that is free of wrinkles and the rams tend to be a lot larger. The Delaine Merino makes for over 95% of the Merino’s in … [Read more...] about Delaine Merino Sheep Breed – Everything You Need to Know

The Cotswold Sheep breed originated in the Southern midlands region of the England. Where they wondered the Cotswold hills grazing on the various greenery they found on the hills. They are a dual-purpose breed that produce good meat and wool with … [Read more...] about Cotswold Sheep Breed – Everything You Need to Know