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Coloured Lincoln Longwool sheep

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Coloured Lincoln Longwool sheep

We have a small group of Black Lincoln Longwool sheep, also known as “Coloured,” which are a special type of sheep. These sheep are the biggest of the Longwool sheep. Their wool is not very soft, and has been used to make carpets in the past.

Unfortunately, there weren’t many of them left by the 1970s, with only about 500 sheep in total. There are now only 8 registered flocks of these sheep in the country. They have fluffy wool around their faces, which makes them look extra unique.