Kerry Hill sheep
Kerry Hill sheep
The Kerry Hill (Welsh: Dafad Bryniau Ceri) is a breed of domestic sheep originating in the county of Powys in Wales. It derives its name from the village of Kerry (Ceri), near Newtown.[1] Kerry Hill sheep have a distinctive and unique coloration, with a white face bearing black markings around the mouth, ears, and eyes.[2] Both rams and ewes are polled. Their wool is white, and their legs also have black markings. Mentions of the breed date to the early 19th century, and today it is distributed throughout the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, Germany and Denmark. Though still not vast in numbers, the breed was removed from the Rare Breeds Survival Trust watchlist in 2006.[3] This breed is primarily raised for meat.[4]
References
- ↑ "Kerry Hill". Breeds of Livestock. Oklahoma State University, Dept. of Animal Science. Retrieved 2009-04-17.
- ↑ "Kerry Hill". National Sheep Association (U.K.). 16 March 2007. Retrieved 2009-04-17.
- ↑ "Rare Breeds 'Watchlist': Good News And Bad". Rare Breeds Survival Trust. 2006-01-09. Retrieved 2009-04-17.
- ↑ "Kerry Hill/United Kingdom". Breed Data Sheet. Domestic Animal Diversity Information System. Retrieved 2009-09-01.
Literature
- Williams-Davies J (1981/1987), Welsh Sheep and their Wool. Gomer, Llandysul pp.39-42.
External links
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- The Kerry Hill Flock Book Society
- kerryhill.nl (Dutch)
- Danish Kerry Hill association (Danish)
- Sandyford Farm Kerrys (Kerry Hill Breeder)