The live weight of a mature Border Leicester ram is in the range of 140–175 kg (309–386 lb) and a mature ewe 90–120 kg (200–260 lb). In dual-purpose systems, first cross lambs are generated from Merino ewes being bred to a terminal sire. Border Leicesters are reliable, hardy, pleasant sheep with sweet personalities. Halfbred females are sought after across the UK as flock replacements. [9] The breed was imported into New Zealand in 1859, and after refrigeration was introduced in the 1880s, the Border Leicester was used as a crossing sire to produce heavyweight lambs and wether mutton. All I knew was that. Quality meat – producing a quality product for the housewife. It has a long and dignified history, and was developed in 1767 in Northumberland, England. Inevitably his interest in the Border Leicester led to the establishment of his own pedigree It has a long and dignified history, and was developed in 1767 in Northumberland, England . Our association is experiencing some exciting growth, both in membership and numbers of sheep registered. Hybrid Vigour – producing high performance breeding ewes. Easy keeping nature – producing easy to manage ewes for farms of all sizes. In 1898, the Society of Border Leicester Sheep Breeders was organized with headquarters in Edinburgh, Scotland. Any resident of the U.S. or Canada who owns or is interested in Border Leicesters may become a member of the American Border Leicester Name of the breed came from the fact that their birthplace is near the border of Scotland with their foundation stock being Dishley Leicester rams. The sheep are normally shorn twice a year when the wool has reached a length of around 100 m… Our story begins way back in 1997 when I bought a couple of rare breed, British Border Leicester ewe lambs from Lanark Auction Mart. Fair. Name of the breed came from the fact that their birthplace is near the border of Scotland with their foundation stock being Dishley Leicester rams. after a chance encounter with a huge ram, at East of England Show, I was hooked. A yearling ewe is around 64 kg (141 lb). Border Leicester wool falls in long, shining locks that are popular with hand spinners. The Border Leicester is the sire of the halfbred female when they are crossed with hill ewes. All Rights Reserved. Llanidloes, who has recently passed away the age of 91, when he was an early enthusiast of Sorry there are no upcoming shows available at the moment. Ram used this year - Doulton Krakatoa, Mearns Noah, Hildenley Jensen, Doulton Louis Pongo, Hildenley Otto We hope that both members and those just looking into Border Leicester sheep will find this website to be useful. Lean, tender lamb and premium fleece that tops the hand spinning market keeps customers coming back for more. We invite you to join us! The Border Leicester also has a longer loin and leaner meat than many sheep of its size. The Doulton Flock Story Our story begins way back in 1997 when I bought a couple of rare breed, British Border Leicester ewe lambs from Lanark Auction Mart. They have a body full of good wool, good meat to bone ratio and a docile, even-tempered nature that make them really easy to handle. All I knew was that. It has a long and respected history, and was developed in 1767 in Northumberland, England. Police are appealing for witnesses and information after eight pedigree sheep were stolen from a farm near Stokesley. Website Designed & Maintainted by Banner Publications©2016-2018. The name of the tribe comes from the fact that their birthplace is close to Scotland’s border, their foundation stock is Dishley Leicester RAM.