About Bluefaced Leicester Sheep
"The Bluefaced Leicester is very distinct with its Roman nose, long, upright earset, and deep blue skin contrasted with soft, white, demi-lustre wool. The BFL also has recessive color genetics, and “Natural Colored” lambs can be produced. Both rams and ewes are polled. They have a clean head/face, legs, and belly (free of wool).
The BFL is classified as a Longwool breed. It is one of the three Leicester breeds of sheep… the English Leicester Longwool, the Border Leicester, and of course, the Bluefaced Leicester." (Exert taken from the Bluefaced Leicester Union website.)
To learn more about the breed and it's history follow the link to the website.
The BFL is classified as a Longwool breed. It is one of the three Leicester breeds of sheep… the English Leicester Longwool, the Border Leicester, and of course, the Bluefaced Leicester." (Exert taken from the Bluefaced Leicester Union website.)
To learn more about the breed and it's history follow the link to the website.
Why we chose BFLs for our farm.
When considering adding sheep to the farm we took into consideration whether or not the wool from the sheep would complement the Pygora fiber that we were already producing on the farm. A local mill owner suggested we consider the Bluefaced Leicester Sheep. Not only did they have a similar staple length to the Pygora's and they produced a next to the skin soft wool, they had clean heads, legs and bellies making them easier to shear if I needed to do so myself. I have not been disappointed!
I absolutely love the personalities of the sheep as well.
When considering adding sheep to the farm we took into consideration whether or not the wool from the sheep would complement the Pygora fiber that we were already producing on the farm. A local mill owner suggested we consider the Bluefaced Leicester Sheep. Not only did they have a similar staple length to the Pygora's and they produced a next to the skin soft wool, they had clean heads, legs and bellies making them easier to shear if I needed to do so myself. I have not been disappointed!
I absolutely love the personalities of the sheep as well.
