Lleyn sheep are a breed of sheep from the Llŷn peninsula ('Lleyn'), in Gwynedd, north-west Wales.
They are bred for prolificacy, good mothering, quiet in nature, high milk yield and excellent for white wool. They are suited to both upland and lowland grazing.[1]
This breed is raised primarily for meat.[2]
References
- ^ "The Breed". Lleyn Sheep Society. Retrieved 2009-j 01-10. line feed character in
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(help)[dead link] - ^ "Lleyn/United Kingdom". Breed Data Sheet. Domestic Animal Diversity Information System. Retrieved 2009-09-01.
External links
- Official website of the Lleyn Sheep Society
- Oklahoma State University, Breeds of Livestock, Lleyn (sheep)