From left to right,Jacob, Iclandic, Leichester Longwool, Shetland, Hog Island
I am really sorry that you can't see the sheep better, but that is how it is at a sheep show. I
had to post this anyway, since it is a huge accomplishment that there are 5 conservation breed, or rare breed sheep at the local fair, in the ring at the same time. (Clap Clap Clap!!!!) And what is more, they are being raised by our next generation. 4 of the 5 breeds are being kept on our farm, and 2 of those are being raised here.
The children had much more fun than the sheep, especially the hog Island, who really detests shows, and acts as depressed as a sheep can when we take her. Now that she has fulfilled her obligation, she can retire to the back pasture and we can find a new H.I. Ewe to take her place,
hopefully a more social one!
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