Crossing Sire
Bluefaced Leicester
The Bluefaced Leicester originated near Hexham in Northumberland (UK) in the early part
of the 1900s. The breed was developed to produce top quality crossbred ewes out of the native Blackface and Swaledale ewes.
Rams were selected for their ability to impart improved conformation, length, milkiness, and prolificy in their crossbred daughters.
The Bluefaced Leicester's fleece is the finest of the longwools, and it is important that the wool be tightly purled, fine
and open cleanly to the skin. The Bluefaced has a broad muzzle, with a tendency towards a roman nose, bright alert eyes and long
erect ears. They are naturally free of wool on their head, neck, belly and legs; the colour of the head skin should be dark blue showing
through white hair. There should be a good length of neck laid into broad shoulders, a long strong back (they are the longest bodied
British sheep) and the legs well positioned and strong boned.
Avg. lambing percentage: 220%
Avg. ram weight: 290
lbs
Avg. ewe weight: 190 lbs.
Wool:
· Longwool
· White and Natural Colored
· 3” – 6” staple length
· Count 56’s – 60’s
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Website: www.BFLBA.com
Email: info@blueleicester.co.uk
