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Romney:
This breed originates from the Romney Marshes in the UK which is a low lying marshy area. They are more resistant to foot rot, liver flukes and other problems that other sheep in damp pastures encounter.
It is docile and thrives well on good pasture, but not on hilly terrain, or hot, dry climates. Their herding instinct is minimal so they are best managed in a farm flock.
Its wool is long but much finer and more lustrous than that of other long-wool sheep. As for their fleece, it does not tend to part along the back, so they do well in wet climates and is excellent for hand spinning. As for their meat it is of good quality and has a delicate taste.
Scottish Blackface – also known as Black Face Highland:
This breed is from the mountains of Scotland. It is hardy and a quick to mature meat animal.
The Scottish Blackface adapts to cool, damp conditions and do well on sparse forage. Ewes make excellent mothers. If left on a hilly range they are not prolific breeders, but become fairly prolific on good pastures.
Their coat is attractive and has excellent water-shedding properties. Its fleece is lightweight with long coarse wool. Its facial appearance is that of an unusual black and white marking, and a "Roman" nose. Both ewes and rams have horns.
Shetland:
This ancient breed is from the isles of Scotland. They are hardy and the rams are horned whereas the ewes are not. Their tails are short and therefore there is no need to dock. As for their wool it is fine, more durable than Merino wool and there are several ranges of color which is sort after by for hand-spinners.
Shropshire:
This breed originates from the Romney Marshes in the UK which is a low lying marshy area. They are more resistant to foot rot, liver flukes and other problems that other sheep in damp pastures encounter.
It is docile and thrives well on good pasture, but not on hilly terrain, or hot, dry climates. Their herding instinct is minimal so they are best managed in a farm flock.
Its wool is long but much finer and more lustrous than that of other long-wool sheep. As for their fleece, it does not tend to part along the back, so they do well in wet climates and is excellent for hand spinning. As for their meat it is of good quality and has a delicate taste.
Scottish Blackface – also known as Black Face Highland:
This breed is from the mountains of Scotland. It is hardy and a quick to mature meat animal.
The Scottish Blackface adapts to cool, damp conditions and do well on sparse forage. Ewes make excellent mothers. If left on a hilly range they are not prolific breeders, but become fairly prolific on good pastures.
Their coat is attractive and has excellent water-shedding properties. Its fleece is lightweight with long coarse wool. Its facial appearance is that of an unusual black and white marking, and a "Roman" nose. Both ewes and rams have horns.
Shetland:
This ancient breed is from the isles of Scotland. They are hardy and the rams are horned whereas the ewes are not. Their tails are short and therefore there is no need to dock. As for their wool it is fine, more durable than Merino wool and there are several ranges of color which is sort after by for hand-spinners.
Shropshire: