Lleyn sheep
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 and excellent for white wool. They are suited to both upland and lowland grazing.[1]
This breed is raised primarily for meat.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "The Breed". Lleyn Sheep Society. Archived from the original on September 21, 2008. Retrieved 2009-01-10.
- ^ "Lleyn/United Kingdom". Breed Data Sheet. Domestic Animal Diversity Information System. Retrieved 2009-09-01.
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