It comes from Donna & Donald who farm at The Hirsel, Ardgay. We run three separate flocks, one of pure-bred pedigree Hebridean’s, one of pure Hebridean's crossed with a Meatlinc ram (a meaty modern breed) and a third group which are 50:50 Hebridean:Meatlinc ewes, crossed with the Meatlinc. Sort by 3 photos. Black Welsh Mountain 1. Gimmers 2. These survived into the 19th century in the Highlands and Islands as the Scottish Dunface, which had various local varieties, most of which are now extinct (some do survive, such as the Shetland and North Ronaldsay). Hebridean sheep primarily raised for meat and wool.The breed is originated in Scotland.Hebridean sheep are small, hardy economical black sheep which has very good wool and flavorsome mutton.. Hebridean sheep breed information. Hebridean Sheep History. Hebridean Sheep for sale in UK are listed in Powys, Sudbury, Mansfield, and other areas in UK. Both ram and ewes are horned. Sexes. Order By. Hebredians tup ram lambs . Hebridean Mutton and Highland Beef is produced in The Outer Hebrides, on the Island of Lewis and Harris, by an informal co-operative of crofters who keep their sheep and cattle in the traditional way. Hebridean 20. Welcome to the Hebridean Sheep Society website. They rear their Hebrideans slowly on grass and brush to give a wonderful texture and flavour. Lambs 6. Find Near Postcode Login to search location Wanted 2. The short-tailed characteristic means that you do not need to dock the t ails: they are naturally short.. Hebridean sheep are a multi-horned breed. Types. Hebridean Sheep An Ancient Breed for Modern Times Originating in Scotland the Hebridean sheep is an ancient breed they can be traced back to primitive sheep of the Iron age and are descended from stock brought over from Scandinavia by the Vikings. Rams 7. Kerry Hill 1. Our flock prefix is "Ardoch" - We have a small farm situated on the edge of the Ochil Hills in rural Kinross-shire and rent other ground locally. Store 6. Hebridean sheep have relatively slender bones and a low level of fat. Two from pedigree parents . Breeding 17. The very unusual four horns can be seen in some of the sheep. We are extremely lucky to be able to offer you some out of this world, Hebridean Hogget. About Hebridean Sheep. Create email alert. The Hebridean is a breed of small black sheep from Scotland similar to other members of the North European short-tailed group, such as the Shetland and North Ronaldsay breeds. £ 45. Hide Auctions 20. Species. Thankfully, the quality of the wool from their fleece is once more being recognised and their numbers are increasing. Badger Face Texel 1. Spotted polycerate sheep were documented in England by the mid - 17th century. 4 photos. Hebridean sheep are now considered a minority breed having been rescued by the sterling efforts of the Rare Breed Survival Trust and a few dedicated landowners. Sheep 20. The sheep which were kept throughout Britain up to the Iron Age were small, short-tailed, and varied in colour. This results in a high proportion of lean meat on the carcass. Breeds. The Jacob has descended from an ancient Old World breed of sheep, although its exact origins remain unclear. Ewes 6. Hebridean sheep are an economic and attractive primitive breed.Their distinctive attributes mean that these small, hardy sheep are highly valued by a wide range of individuals including those involved in extensive sheep farming, smallholding and environmental management schemes. Jacob sheep are a hardy sheep and are considered as an unimproved or heirloom breed - this means that it has survived with little human selection. We are Jack and Morna Cuthbert, our flock of registered Hebridean sheep was established in 2011. We keep both two horn and multi horn Hebridean sheep and have a particular affinity to rare Top Knots. Shearlings 4. Hebridean Sheep Society Old Breed for New Times. 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