Jacob Sheep
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Easily recognized by their multiple horns (both sexes have them) and spotted fleeces, Jacobs are a small to medium size, hardy, ancient breed. They are thought to have originated in the Middle East, moved to Spain, and appeared in Great Britain in the sixteenth century, where they were prized as ornamental livestock, as well as thrifty 'easy keepers', with outstanding maternal instincts. Adult ewes rarely exceed 120 pounds, and rams run about 150 pounds. They can have two or four well balanced horns, which make them quite easy to handle. The fleeces are exquisite: open, lofty, semi-lustrous, with a silky handle, and moderate crimp. They range in weight from 4 to 7 pounds, with an approximate staple length of 4 to 7 inches, and a fiber diameter of 48s-56s. The spotted coloration can be spun into a complete spectrum, from white through gray (called lilac) to black. These intelligent sheep have distinctive, friendly, inquisitive personalities, rarely need hoof trimming, and are absolutely beautiful to watch out in the meadow. We breed for the finest fleece, and the strongest hornsets in both our rams and ewes. 

My Jacob ewes have just started lambing, and I will have some spectacular lambs available in June 2006. The sire is French Creek Mederic, four horns, great markings.
To see the List of  Jacob Lambs and Yearlings for Sale Click Here    

A VERY PREGNANT Jacob ewe
(Smoke Ham Beguildy).
Stay tuned for the outcome!

Pistyll, born March 23, 2004

Squitchey, Camden, Littlemore 

Blue eyed Smoke Ham Squitchey and her twin ewe lambs from 2001, Camden and Littlemore

 
  Nice four horned ram lamb with lovely
knee spots (Smoke Ham Wigan)		 RAM LAMB- SMOKE HAM WIGAN 
TO VIEW ADDITIONAL PICTURES OF
JACOB SHEEP CLICK HERE 
 Nice four horned twin Jacob
ram lamb out of Maigret 		 TWIN RAM LAMB 
RAM LAMB WITH SISTER  Two horned ram lamb, with his sister behind him

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