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blowin

You know , the ones whose name I have forgotten .
From what I have heard this characteristic can be bred in within 2 generations , then you never need to shear again . Presumably there is less risk of ?? flystrike / tangling in brambles etc , too ??? So what is the downside , I wonder ? Are they less hardy ?
Has anyone seen them in Ireland ?

wayland · Joined: 14 Dec 2006 Posts: 1163 Location: Campile. Wexford

I think you are meaning the Wiltshire Horn breed mate. They still can suffer from fly strike probably more so as they moult when they decide. So they still need dagging. I am not sure how well they will do in a wet climate but I can find out from me cousin. I have been thinking about them me self.
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Camile · Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2007 10:02 am Post subject:

Shearing is fun if you only have a couple of them to do ...

I'm actually looking forward shearing our ewe this year ..

blowin · Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2007 4:09 am Post subject:

Wiltshire Horn rings a bell . It would be interesting to hear of your bro's experience with them . I hope the clue isn't in the name --- the horny or mountain sheep around here aren't the easiest to keep in ( or out ) !

wayland · Joined: 14 Dec 2006 Posts: 1163 Location: Campile. Wexford

They do have handles of course both ewes and tupps but are easy to handle in small numbers. My cousin does not keep them any more but they still are a favourite with smallholders for obvious reasons. My cuz also thinks that they would be fine over here but he would recommend that they have a shelter in the field. They are inclined to be a bit leggy in confirmation but are recognised as a good meat breed. In Wiltshire of course. Wink

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