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Sheep Breeds    ›    Minor Sheep Breeds    ›    Clun Forest

Clun Forest Sheep Breed Information

Clun Forest Sheep Breed
The Clun Forest is originally from Shropshire’s southwestern district in England, which is next to the border of Wales. They are predominant in the Wales Marshes as well. They name is derived from an old town known as Clun. It is speculated that the Clon Forest is a combination of the Shropshire and Hill Radnor, though there is no evidence to support the fact. These medium-sized sheep are resilient and easy to take care of. They are typically brown and black in the face, which is wool-free. The legs are also free of wool while the rest of the body is cover in fleece that is medium-wool. The Clun Forest ewes are good at raising sheep and are strong milkers as well. They tend to live long lives and are also good mothers.

Minor Breeds
  • Black Welsh Mountain
  • Blueface Leicester
  • California Variegated Mutant
  • Gulf Coast
  • Icelandic
  • Jacob
  • Karakul
  • Navajo-Churro
  • Scottish Blackface
  • Shetland
  • Wiltshire Horn
  • Ouessant
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Clun Forest Sheep Breed
Clun Forest Sheep Breed

Clun Forest Sheep Info.

MATURE BODY WEIGHT
Ram 175-200 lb
Ewe 130-160 lb

AVERAGE FIBER DIAMETER
Micron 28-33
USDA Wool Grade 46’s-54’s

GREASE FLEECE WEIGHT
Ewe 5-9 lb
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