Jacob Sheep

Jacob Sheep

Seeing my first Jacob sheep was enough to convince me that I needed to raise sheep! I was fortunate that my first Jacob sheep were very high quality. All other Jacobs that were put into our flock were descendants from the sheep imported in the 1970's. We have been breeding Jacob sheep for over twenty years. They are a very elegant sheep, immediately recognizable by their distinct markings and horns. Jacob sheep can have two or more horns. They have lovely medium fine fleeces. They are more primitive than modern sheep breeds, that is, are slender and more "goat" like in body type. They do produce a lean carcass with little fat. They are also a highly fertile breed and make excellent mothers.


Old Orchard Rebus



Stonecroft Julian
pedigree


EWES


IN THE BARN

Jacobs For Sale

Old Orchard Leeanne - (Huntsberger Cabot X Old Orchard Leila) 2005 ewe. Fabulous four horns - perfect space and direction. No freckling. Good conformation and frame. Mother is still producing well into her teens. Price: $250.

Old Orchard Alberta (Huntsberger Cabot X Old Orchard Alice II) 2004 two horn ewe. We kept her litter mate brother for breeding - Old Orchard Cassius, a great looking ram. Nice, open fleece. Mother produced into great age. Price: $175.

Old Orchard Elaine (on left) - (Stonecroft Julian X Old Orchard Eliza) 2005 ewe. Two horn. Long, elegant ewe with strong fleece. A good bit like Jazzgirl. All of her breed specific markings.
Price: $200.

Old Orchard Agrippina (in center) - (Old Orchard Rebus X StoneHedge Elizabeth) 2005 four horn ewe. No freckling. Soft fleece. SOLD

Old Orchard Jazzgirl - (Stonecroft Julian X Old Orchard Jezzy) 2005 ewe. Fused two horn. Great frame and legs. Softer feece w/ good crimp. Good size, very showy. Mother is a lilac. If you want to show, this ewe will make a great addition to you brood ewe flock. Price: $250.

Old Orchard Sparrow
(Huntsberger Cabot X Old Orchard Dove)
2006 ewe lamb - charming little girl, open type fleece.
Price $150.

Old Orchard Maevess
(Huntsberger Cabot X Old Orchard Maven)
2006 ewe lamb - lots of color, marbled eyes, very correct.
Price $150.

Jacob Wool
We shear in late spring (my daughter and I both shear), and select and heavily skirt hand spinning fleeces. Jacob fleeces are 7.00 a pound plus shipping. Roving is available some years.

 

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