Sheep breeds

Learn about the different types of sheep breeds. Find out which sheep are the best for wool, for meat, for milk and how they got to be domesticated

Sheep breeds in the United Kingdom - There are over 60 distinct breeds of sheep in the United Kingdom.

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But not many less than 25. I could easily have posted more. Always so much to see at the North American International Livestock Exposition. Here are some favorites from yesterday. Red sheep with red dogs. Sheep hanging out with their friends. Sheep much cleaner than our sheep. Heck, they're cleaner than my kitchen! And yes, I see the spot on the front one...yeah, sadly still cleaner than the kitchen ;-). Sheep with cute bushy eyebrows. And standy-uppy ears. Sheep on water skis. Wait, excuse…

Raising sheep isn’t something I’ve ever experienced. However, I have heard many stories from my mother about how much my great grandfather enjoyed raising

If you’re thinking about raising sheep, you’ll likely find yourself with many important decisions to make. One of them is the type of sheep to raise on your farm. If you’re new to sheep farming, the Racka Sheep breed can be an excellent choice. Racka is a hardy, multipurpose breed used for meat, wool, and … Racka Sheep Breed (Breed Info, Characteristics, Origin, & Uses!) Read More »

The kind of sheep you get for your homestead depends on whether you want fiber, milk, meat, or all three. Here are the best sheep breeds.

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