Agriculture is the most healthful, most useful and most noble employment of man." George Washington
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Black Welsh Mountain Sheep
Status of Endangerment: Threatened
The Mountain welsh sheep is the only full black breed of sheep in the U.K. They are average sized sheep that are used for their thick wool and for meat. The breed has been called exotic in North America and alot of farmers keep them a secret do to low population although they are almost perfect for production. IN 2012 the population fell under 5000, which increased their value but has now put them in the threatened category of endangered species.
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It is strange that the farmers try to keep this breed a secret. Hopefully this breed does not go past the threatened level! Good choice!
ReplyDeleteMiss Johnson