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We have a flock of pedigree Shetland Sheep. This rare breed is famous for its fine wool which comes in many natural colours from fawn and gingery brown (known as Moorit) to black and all shades in between. This non-commercial, primitive breed produces a leaner meat with a fuller flavour which is low in saturated fats.

Shetlands are a very hardy breed, that has changed little since Viking days and for that reason the breed is often classified as primitive. Shetland Sheep display distinctive personalities and behaviour which is often very funny to watch. Members of our flock have been known to steal hats and gloves out of pockets. They also like biting chunks out of any paperwork you might be carrying and will prod you with a hoof if they want some attention. Pepperpot, our senior ram, can open gate latches with his teeth. Happily for us he hasn't passed this trick onto the others yet.

Shetland ewes are excellent mothers and are very protective of their lambs who are often born black and then change colour over the next few months. Shetland lambs are curious about everything and love to nibble things, particularly zips if you happen to sit down within reach. We have three handsome pedigree rams; a gentle middle-aged gent called Jack the Hat who is black, a young bouncy ram called Magwitch who is a brown gulmoget, and a retired ten year old fawn gentlemen called Pepperpot who doesn't think he should be retired.

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Pedigree Shetland Sheep and Lambs