And the advantage of the original shedding sheep – the Wiltshire Horn – is that it grows wool and not hair. It’s why Jason O’Loghlin from Ologhlin Wiltshire Horns at Blighty, NSW, thinks people should ...

Jenn Monahan used to enjoy spinning wool before she became a yarn producer. ‘It was a hobby that led me to meet the people who keep rare breeds like the Norfolk Horn, and I developed so much respect ...

With more than a thousand breeds to choose from, first-time sheep farmers must plan carefully, making sure to provide plenty of space and strong fencing. Sheep are social animals, so they need ...

Just like dogs, there are many breeds of sheep with their own unique characteristics. People tend to imagine sheep as fluffy and white, but they actually come in many shapes and colors. They also come ...

ALBUQUERQUE - As Donald Chavez approached the pole-fence corral, the four white sheep — a ram, two ewes and a lamb — moved off toward the center of the enclosure. Chavez grinned. “You get just close ...

FAYETTEVILLE - While states like Texas and California produce the most sheep, a hybrid breed of rams and ewes is finding a niche in Arkansas. Katahdin sheep - a breed known for its ease of care, ...

A breed is a group of domestic animals with a uniform appearance, behavior, and other characteristics that distinguish it from other animals of the same species. Sheep fall into four broad categories: ...