Baa!

My family used to raise sheep, and Mom and I got to talking today about how we missed certain parts of that. The lambs, of course, and just the general bits about them. I for one do not at ALL miss the 'teenagers' of the bunch - always getting out of the pastures and just big enough to be a real pain. lol.

So, had some fun searching online tonight. A general info website, with alphabetical breed info, pictures, and links to breed organizations:
http://www.sheep101.info/breeds.html

North Country Cheviot - this was one of our more unique breeds that we had a few ewes of, and they're very pretty. And even better, they're tough and practical! Yay! Not the best website for pictures but it has some nice info, and breeder links.
http://www.northcountrycheviot.com/

Hmm. There's also a Border Cheviot. I have no clue which one we actually had, then. :\
http://members.aol.com/culhamef/bcheviots/cheviot.htm

Suffolk - very common breed, but very sturdy. This is a nice site with lots of articles and links, most especially health care and tips on picking out your flock.
http://www.u-s-s-a.org/index.html

Black Welsh sheep - pretty sure we didn't have this one, but I had to share it's site because I loooooove black sheep and it is a glossy one! ^___^
http://www.blackwelsh.org/

Dorsets. I'm not sure if we actually had a couple or if I just liked them because of the horned ones. *G* A little unique and offbeat is always cool, you know. ;D
http://www.dorsets.homestead.com/

hah. That's enough for now, I'm starting to get really tired. Had a good day despite Papa going into urgent care this morning (pneumonia) and it pouring rain all day. Rode Jeffrey for a little bit and Nate practiced being an escape artist. lol.

Don't look behind the curtain

Ok, yeah. Thought I was done, but google images was still open. lol.

This is an awesome looking black horned sheep! It's a rare one, but really cool.
http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/sheep/hebridean/index.htm

Interesting article on choosing the right breed for your purpose.
http://www.sheepandgoat.com/articles/sheepbreeds.html

More Black Welsh Mountain sheep - appears to be a Washington location.
http://www.toledotel.com/~smokeyvly/S004.htm

Dancing Sheep Farm - I haven't perused this site, but how could I resist that name? Plus it's a fairly local farm!
http://www.dancingsheepfarm.com/index.html?page=http%3A//www.dancingsheepfarm.com/home.htm

Icelandic Sheep. Very pretty, and an Oregon ranch. Would like to read more later:
http://www.hawksmountainranch.com/HMRabouthmr398.html

Black Sheep Gathering - June 07 at Fairgrounds. I've always wondered what this was while seeing the signs for it. Wool and livestock events.
http://www.blacksheepgathering.org/