Several breeds of sheep are to be found in this area of Lancashire. Swaledales are particularly hardy and when bred with Blue Faced Leicesters almost always guarantee two lambs. Although these first two are not noted for their meat content, when bred with the fatter Texels, produce “butchers lambs”- enough said!
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Autumn Tup Autumn Ewe
Me and Ewe no2 The grass isn't greener no5
The grass isn't greener no3 The grass isn't greener no4
Blue Faced Leicester Texels
Swaledales Sheep and silver birch
Brimham Rocks no2 Overlooking Nidderdale
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