Black Welsh

[77Herford]

After seeing what I suspect are Black Welsh sheep I so want some. I can't get over how Black they are. They aren't that big more a medium to small size breed. I imagine the hand spinners in the area LOVE it.

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[Ms. Research]

After seeing what I suspect are Black Welsh sheep I so want some. I can't get over how Black they are. They aren't that big more a medium to small size breed. I imagine the hand spinners in the area LOVE it.

So when will they arrive at your farm>

K

 

[77Herford]

After seeing what I suspect are Black Welsh sheep I so want some. I can't get over how Black they are. They aren't that big more a medium to small size breed. I imagine the hand spinners in the area LOVE it.

So when will they arrive at your farm>

K

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[Ms. Research]

After seeing what I suspect are Black Welsh sheep I so want some. I can't get over how Black they are. They aren't that big more a medium to small size breed. I imagine the hand spinners in the area LOVE it.

So when will they arrive at your farm>

K

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I'm good at spending other people's hard earned money. I don't know too many who aren't good at it.

Hey, you only live once.

K

 

[marlowmanor]

She is no enabler. We just know we'll see it soon that you have them on your farm! You are blessed to have the space and the finances to get what you want when you see something you like. I'm a bit jealous!

 

[Ms. Research]

She is no enabler. We just know we'll see it soon that you have them on your farm! You are blessed to have the space and the finances to get what you want when you see something you like. I'm a bit jealous!

Yea what marlowmanor said, lol.

I can just here it now, telling the wife it was ALL Ms. Research's fault for bringing those Black Welsh to the farm. Oh well, if it gets you out of trouble with the wife, use that excuse. But remember, POST pics. lol

K

 

[SheepGirl]

Mature Ewe
Body weight: 70-110 lb
Grease fleece wt: 3-4 lb
Fiber diameter: 29-36 micrometers
Staple length: 3-4"

Related to the Welsh Mountain, the Black Welsh Mountain is the product of approximately 100 years of selective breeding. Introduced into the United States in 1972, they are a small breed standing only 20" to 24" tall. They are a hardy, self-reliant breed with a long, wool-covered tail and blue skin. Their back wool is short, dense, and without kempy fibers.

Country of Origin: Wales
Wool Type: Medium
Hardiness: High
Mature Size: Small
Growth Rate: Low
Prolificacy: Low +
Breeding Season: Short

Being so small, I doubt they will be good for commercial lamb production. They don't produce much of a fleece, but you can still sell it to a niche market and hopefully profit off of it. But, personally, I only see this breed being good for marketing breeding stock to other sheep producers.

But they do look like they'd be fun to have! I love really small sheep because their lambs are extra tiny and have extra cuteness

 

[Bossroo]

Mature Ewe
Body weight: 70-110 lb
Grease fleece wt: 3-4 lb
Fiber diameter: 29-36 micrometers
Staple length: 3-4"

Related to the Welsh Mountain, the Black Welsh Mountain is the product of approximately 100 years of selective breeding. Introduced into the United States in 1972, they are a small breed standing only 20" to 24" tall. They are a hardy, self-reliant breed with a long, wool-covered tail and blue skin. Their back wool is short, dense, and without kempy fibers.

Country of Origin: Wales
Wool Type: Medium
Hardiness: High
Mature Size: Small
Growth Rate: Low
Prolificacy: Low +
Breeding Season: Short

Being so small, I doubt they will be good for commercial lamb production. They don't produce much of a fleece, but you can still sell it to a niche market and hopefully profit off of it. But, personally, I only see this breed being good for marketing breeding stock to other sheep producers.

But they do look like they'd be fun to have! I love really small sheep because their lambs are extra tiny and have extra cuteness

I have raised thousands off sheep... I culled any lamb that was born with even a trace of black wool fiber as worthless to the wool market. Their production and growth rate is mediocre at best. Last year, we were invited and whent to a ranch where they had a BBQ where they served a 9 month old weather BWM as they were touting the breed and had about 14 lambs and were selling them and most of the rest of their herd. ( marketing to retiring to the country yuppy suckers as natural/organic, grass fed only, easy keepers, low maintenence, and one COULD make a profit [ HOW ??? ) . We were served 2 small slices of meat and some biscuits, veggies, and baked potatoes along with lots of wine coolers and beer. I could have eaten the entire rib cage or even the leg of lamb all by myself. The taste was nothing special about it, I have eaten much better lamb from my own flock. We were not impressed... passed on the high $$$ investment offer !

 

[aggieterpkatie]

Martha Stewart has a pair. Ooh la la!

 

[77Herford]

Great the Convict has some.