Coloured Sheep Nz

To encourage breeding, owning and improvement of all breeds of black and coloured sheep in NZ, and the production of good wool suitable for handcraft uses.

Sheep inherit from their parents the genes that make them naturally coloured. There are many possible patterns: all white, several mixed patterns including piebald, and solid colour. The colour can be black, dark or light grey, or dark or light brown. Most coloured sheep become lighter as they age. There are two main gene series that control the colour of New Zealand sheep: one governs colour.

The New Zealand Sheepbreeders' Association administers the affairs for those breeds of sheep currently under its umbrella whilst actively promoting the stud breeding sheep industry.'.

From National Library of New Zealand: Site includes information about the association and its events, coloured sheep, sheep breeds and their wool characteristics, members' woollen products and wool services.

Coloured sheep have always been found in small numbers in all breeds, but it wasn't until there was an interest in natural coloured fibres in New Zealand in the 1970s that an organisation was formed to research their genetics and market their wool.

To encourage breeding, owning and improvement of all breeds of black and coloured sheep in NZ, and the production of good wool suitable for handcraft uses.

The New Zealand Sheepbreeders' Association administers the affairs for those breeds of sheep currently under its umbrella whilst actively promoting the stud breeding sheep industry.'.

Terminal crossing sire Mousey coloured face and legs with a lengthy well muscled body Fast growing high meat yielding lambs Fine, short wool used for quality bedding.

From National Library of New Zealand: Site includes information about the association and its events, coloured sheep, sheep breeds and their wool characteristics, members' woollen products and wool services.

Sheep with naturally coloured wool are found occasionally in most breeds. In New Zealand, high-quality coloured sheep are often kept for their wool, which has both commercial and handcraft uses. Among the most favoured breeds are Merino, Romney, Corriedale, Polwarth and English Leicester, though interest in other breeds such as Gotland and Arapawa is increasing.

At Pohatu we breed many rare sheep such as the Valais Blacknose, the Longwool Lincoln and colored Romney Marsh. Contact us for more information.

Sheep inherit from their parents the genes that make them naturally coloured. There are many possible patterns: all white, several mixed patterns including piebald, and solid colour. The colour can be black, dark or light grey, or dark or light brown. Most coloured sheep become lighter as they age. There are two main gene series that control the colour of New Zealand sheep: one governs colour.

ARAPAWA ISLAND SHEEP Found: Arapawa Island, Marlborough Sounds Breed: merino origin, possibly Australian merino Wool: coloured, fine fleece, bulky About: the most popular of the feral breeds for their striking looks, although still quite rare, light build and long legs make them quite an active breed, fine-grained 'sweet' meat.