Babydoll Southdown Breed History
The South Down breed of sheep originated in the South Down (hills)
of Sussex County, England. The English farms kept these sheep for
their flavorful meat and fine fleece. In the early 1800s the South
Downs were imported to the United States. With the arrival of
refrigeration larger meat carcasses were desired and the smaller
sheep were crossed with bigger sheep to produce a larger animal.
They are the South Downs of modern day. Around 1990 small flocks
of the original smaller South Downs were rediscovered and labeled
Olde English Babydoll Miniature Sheep to differentiate them from
the larger modern breed.
Currently people raise these docile sheep for their wool, as pets, and
grass trimmers perfect for today's smaller acreage farms. They are
one of the oldest known down sheep. Today's breeders believe breed
preservation is of utmost importance and strive to keep this
wonderful breed of sheep from forever being lost.
Babydolls are docile, easy keepers and make wonderful beginning
livestock projects for young kids.
courtesy of NABSSAR
The South Down breed of sheep originated in the South Down (hills)
of Sussex County, England. The English farms kept these sheep for
their flavorful meat and fine fleece. In the early 1800s the South
Downs were imported to the United States. With the arrival of
refrigeration larger meat carcasses were desired and the smaller
sheep were crossed with bigger sheep to produce a larger animal.
They are the South Downs of modern day. Around 1990 small flocks
of the original smaller South Downs were rediscovered and labeled
Olde English Babydoll Miniature Sheep to differentiate them from
the larger modern breed.
Currently people raise these docile sheep for their wool, as pets, and
grass trimmers perfect for today's smaller acreage farms. They are
one of the oldest known down sheep. Today's breeders believe breed
preservation is of utmost importance and strive to keep this
wonderful breed of sheep from forever being lost.
Babydolls are docile, easy keepers and make wonderful beginning
livestock projects for young kids.
courtesy of NABSSAR
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Top of the Town Downs
2010
Top of the Town Downs
2010
Top of the Town Downs
NABSSAR registered Babydoll Southdowns
NABSSAR registered Babydoll Southdowns
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