Jacob Sheep
Jacob Sheep is a rare breed. At one time there were fewer than 200 known animals. Known to have arrived in England with the Vikings, they eventually were used by some of the wealthy as guards (like guard dogs) and as decorative pieces on private estates and in some parks. Though a friendly breed, the rams may be aggressive and dangerous. We have had lambs two years in a row. Shearing happens once a year and they appear to be either annoyed or ambivalent during the process. The rams relax once they are on their backs but they need to be held so their horns don’t knock you silly. The wool is sold to handspinners and Lisa spins and knits it into baby hats. Lambing is usually easy and we only have one ewe that needs a little coaxing in the mothering department. The lambs have a soft downy coat that makes them look and feel like living stuffed toys. The lambs we are holding are less than 2 hours old.
