Other Sheep Breeds we keep
We kept some strikingly marked Kerry Hill Sheep for a couple of years but found that they did not thrive on our north-facing clay ground, so reluctantly made the decision to disperse the flock in the autumn of 2009. We still have a few finishing lambs and older ewes left at the farm until they are ready to go. Further details of breed standards can be found on the Kerry Hill Society website.
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| Kerry Hills at South Yeo |
We just can’t resist coloured breeds that are a little bit different (oops), so recently bought a couple of Gotland ewes as companions for our horse. They are a rare breed originating from the Swedish Island of Gotland in the Baltic Sea. They are a tall fine boned breed with black face and legs, and a long dark soft curly fleece that is most sought after by crafts people. There are only around 1000 registered ewes in the country, most of which seem to be in the Southwest, and there is an active Gotland Sheep Society.
Who knows, perhaps we will breed up a flock of those too?...
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| Gotland ewe |
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