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</html>";s:4:"text";s:11229:"Special Considerations/Notes: Toughing out Britain’s capricious climate has created a hardy, thick-wooled breed that tolerates rain, snow, and wind well. Shortly thereafter in 1855, the first American importation was made into Virginia. By the late 1930’s, wool blinding was a recognized factor and breeders began to select for taller, open-faced sheep. $19.95, Storey's Illustrated Guide to Sheep, Goats, Cattle, and Pigs Shropshire sheep Last updated September 28, 2019 Modern American Yearling Shropshire ewes shorn for showing at a fair. Adult Weight: According to the Shropshire Breeders Association in the UK, these medium-sized sheep are more completely covered in wool than any other British “Down” breed. The popularity of the Shropshire breed grew rapidly in England, and in 1882 Shropshire breeders founded the Shropshire Sheep Breeders' Association and Flock Book Society, the world's first such society for sheep. History: The Shropshire breed probably developed from robust, footrot-resistant native sheep flocking the border areas of Shropshire and Staffordshire, two counties in west-central England. Please try again. The breed has a short to medium–length wool and dark brown faces. They have a straight, broad back and muscular neck. Unknown raisers first imported the breed into Virginia in 1855, and five years later a ram and twenty ewes acquired by Samuel Sutton arrived in Maryland. For Sale. Circa 1940s. 1900s. A prolific breed, they are known for easy lambing. A year later, the society became the first in the country to publish a flock book recording breeding details of its rams, and so the Shropshire has the distinction of being Britain’s oldest pedigree sheep breed. The lambs of this dual-purpose breed gain weight quickly and yield a good, meaty carcass. Shropshire wool has a fiber diameter of 24.5-33 microns and a staple length from 2.5 to 4 inches (6-10 cm). Thank you for choosing this service. Dual purpose breed that can also be considered for milk production. The wool – wonderful for spinning and knitting– has a staple length of 2.5 to 4 inches. In 1859 the breed was officially recognized by the Royal Agricultural Society as being a distinct breed. In 1792, the Royal Agricultural society reported about 10,000 native Morse Common sheep in this area. Renowned as a good, hardy and prolific breed for crossing to produce high quality lambs, the Shropshire Sheep is a traditional breed with a dual purpose that excels in a wide range of farming systems. A traditional breed that excels in a wide range of farming systems. Docile Shropshire Sheep are the oldest pedigree registered breed in the UK, but far from being old fashioned and outdated, their strengths make them absolutely ideal for the modern kind of sustainable farming. These sheep were first introduced to the United Kingdom in 1855 and many other countries. Coronavirus: Where to get a COVID-19 test in Shropshire 27 November 3:08pm Fuel Poverty Awareness Day – Support on hand for those suffe… 27 November 10:00am Chance for children to visit Santa at Shrewsbury’s Darwin Sh… 27 November 9:00am Want to help shape the future of your local community? Similar to many of the British breeds of upland sheep, Clun Forest are hardy, adaptable, good foragers, and are long–lived. The Shropshire breed of domestic sheep originated from the hills of Shropshire, and North Staffordshire, England, during the 1840s.The breeders in the area used the local horned black-faced sheep and crossed them with a few breeds of white-faced sheep (Southdown, … Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The breed standard called for wool covering the head, shanks, and hind legs down to the toes and for heavy facial wool. The wool – wonderful for spinning and knitting– has a staple length of 2.5 to 4 inches. All rights reserved. 4-H Shropshire sheep, recently shorn. Shropshire sheep are worthy of consideration for milking as well. Today's Shropshire is one of the better dual-purpose breeds adapted to farm conditions. Conformation: Shropshires look like the stereotypical woolly sheep of nursery rhymes and children’s stories. They are feed efficient, easy keepers, and gain well. They are feed efficient, easy keepers, and gain well. The Shropshire Sheep Breeders’ Association was formed in 1882 and has the distinction of being the oldest breed society in the UK. Improved during the first half of the 1800’s, the Shropshire acquired its name in 1848 and its popularity soon sky-rocketed. Shropshires are a good choice for youth projects due to their gentle disposition. This breed came from the Shropshire Downs of England. In northern Europe, Christmas tree plantation owners use these sheep to graze their conifer stands: the animals serve as an environmentally-friendly form of weed control without damaging the trees. They have wool that is good enough for hand knitting. Like all the downs sheep, this medium-grade wool has a springy quality that makes it perfect for hardwearing items such as hats, mittens and socks. Dual They continued to be popular in the U.S. into the 1930’s. The American Record Association, now the American Shropshire Registry, was founded in 1884. The Society still survives, and still publishes a Flock Book annually. There is error while submitting your request. Use: Classed as a medium-wool breed, the Shropshire produces a heavy, dense fleece with a soft handle and little kemp. Temperament: The modern Shropshire is a useful and productive dual-purpose breed. Currently the sheep is available throughout the world serving for the purpose of meat and wool. Required fields are marked *. File:4-H Club Boys with Shopshire Sheep.jpg. Raisers describe this breed as docile and easy to handle. Shropshire Sheep Pros Shorpshire sheep are mainly known as dual purpose breed because they serve as meat and wool producers. Shropshires are the most northerly of all the British “Downland” breeds. Some sources state influences from Southdown, and possibly Cotswold & Leicester to improve the native sheep. This breed’s gentle nature and medium size makes them a good 4-H sheep for kids. The Shropshire sheep are dual purpose animals. - Carol Ekarius Today's Shropshire is one of the better dual-purpose breeds adapted to farm conditions. The lambs of this dual-purpose breed gain weight quickly and yield a good, meaty carcass. They are raised for both meat and wool production. 413-624-9652 • shropsec@hotmail.com . The Clun Forest is a breed of domestic sheep originating from the area surrounding the Clun Forest in Shropshire, England. Copyright © 2020 EG Media Investments LLC. 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