Wiltshire Horn Sheep

Australian Wiltshire Horn Sheepbreeders Association

A presentation from the Australian Wiltshire Horn Sheep Breeders Association.

www.wiltshirehorn.asn.au

Australian Wiltshire Horn Sheepbreeders Association

Wiltshire Horn Sheep are one of the horned breeds of short-wooled British sheep used for meat.

Australian Wiltshire Horn Sheepbreeders Association

They have an ancient heritage and are one of the few original wool shedding sheep breeds.

Australian Wiltshire Horn Sheepbreeders Association

Ewes as well as rams are horned

Australian Wiltshire Horn Sheepbreeders Association

Wiltshire Horn Sheep are well-muscled and lean.

The meat is top quality and in demand by discerning chefs

Australian Wiltshire Horn Sheepbreeders Association

Ewes are highly fertile, with the majority of births being twins.

Australian Wiltshire Horn Sheepbreeders Association

Triplets and quads are not unusual and are usually raised naturally by their mother.

Australian Wiltshire Horn Sheepbreeders Association

Wiltshire Horns naturally shed their wool in Spring, starting gradually…

Australian Wiltshire Horn Sheepbreeders Association

Then over the next few days more is lost

Australian Wiltshire Horn Sheepbreeders Association

For most of Spring and Summer they have no wool until it grows back in Autumn

Australian Wiltshire Horn Sheepbreeders Association

Commercial rams are always available and produce excellent crossbred lambs, whatever the breed of ewe

Australian Wiltshire Horn Sheepbreeders Association

Lack of wool means no shearing, crutching, dipping, or controversial mulesing.

Australian Wiltshire Horn Sheepbreeders Association

Wiltshire Horn Sheep are hardy and have the ability to do well in relatively poor conditions and a range of climates.

Australian Wiltshire Horn Sheepbreeders Association

Hardiness & lack of wool in summer is combined with a good temperament & excellent mothering…

Australian Wiltshire Horn Sheepbreeders Association

…to make an ideal sheep for small farmers & organic / permaculture / self-sufficient operations.

Australian Wiltshire Horn Sheepbreeders Association

…and ideal for Australia’s difficult future.

Australian Wiltshire Horn Sheepbreeders Association

Buy your Wiltshire Horn Sheep from registered breeders to ensure their

heritage.

Visit www.wiltshirehorn.asn.au for more information and Australian breeders.