Jacob Sheep

The Woolpit Flock of Jacob Sheep has been in existence since 1983.

Over the years, many pedigree breeding animals have been sold and the ‘Woolpit’ name is in the blood lines of many successful flocks around the country.

Of course, every year, there are lambs that are not good enough to sell for breeding. These sheep are kept for at least a year so that they have a long life, (in most commercial situations, lambs live only three months before going to the butcher) during which they are relaxed and stress free as they graze our water meadows. This content and well fed existence means that the resulting meat is tender and full of flavour because it has had time to develop properly.

Our Farm Shop and Farmers’ Market stall will be offering Jacob lamb from time to time so it is worth looking out for it – especially in the Spring when the sheep will be about one year old when they go to the abattoir.

Jacob Sheep are very individual and distinctive animals. They have great personality and no two are the same. They are great fun to work with and are good sheep for the beginner – basic knowledge of husbandry is essential, but the Jacob has fewer problems than some of the heavier breeds.

For more details, visit the Woolpit Jacob web site at JacobSheep.co.uk or to learn about the Jacob Sheep Society, visit JacobSheep.org.

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