Clun forest sheep

Making Cluns Work For You: Running A Flock Economically and Profitably – by Alan Zuschlag Like many city folk who “discover” country life, I began my life as part-time farmer with a small farm and only limited time and money.

In North America, we tend to associate dark faced sheep with terminal sire breeds, but the Clun Forest, despite its dark face, is a superb maternal breed. In part because of the lamb’s narrow head and in part because of

a brief history and uses of the clun forest breed of sheep

The Clun Forest takes its name from the ancient market town of Clun in the southwest corner of Shropshire, England, near the border. Clun Forest isn't actually a dense forest, but rather an upland grazing area that is ideal for raising sheep.

The Clun Forest – The Jersey of the Dairy Sheep by Mary Falk When I was asked to write an article about Cluns in the dairy sheep industry, I thought that it would be quite a chore . . .

Imported to North America in 1970, the Clun Forest sheep is a threatened breed in both Canada and the United States. In complete contrast, Clun Forest sheep in the U.K. were once the third most popular breed! Although Clun Forest sheep have undergone a decline in the U.K., they are still considered a valuable heritage breed. Read on to learn more about the history of this breed, and why their popularity is so different in North America vs. Britain. Once home to Bronze Age settlements and…

Clun Forest Colors