Clun Forest (sheep)

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The Clun Forest is a breed of domestic sheep originating from the area surrounding the Clun Forest in Shropshire.^[1] Similar to many of the British breeds of upland sheep, Clun Forest are hardy, adaptable, good foragers, and are long–lived.^[1] With sleek heads and wide pelvic structures, Clun Forest ewes lamb easily.^[2] The breed has a short to medium–length wool and dark brown faces. They are a multi–purpose animal, kept for wool, meat, and milking.^[2] Like other dark faced sheep, Clun produce quality lamb and mutton. However, in contrast to more common meat breeds such as Suffolks, their wool is free of undesirable black fibers and kemps, and is suitable for handspinning.^[1] They are also increasingly used as dairy sheep, and produce a large quantity of milk with a high fat and protein content.^[2]

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^ ^a ^b ^c Clun Forest. Breeds of Livestock. Oklahoma State University Dept. of Animal Science. Retrieved on 2008-01-27.
^ ^a ^b ^c Simmons, Paula; Carol Ekarius (2001). Storey's Guide to Raising Sheep. North Adams, MA: Storey Publishing LLC. ISBN 978-1-58017-262-2.