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| Description | ||
This ancient native hardy hill breed is one of the largest in size, black on and around the nose, as well as black around the eyes, but otherwise the face is mainly white with irregular black patches, as are the legs, which are basically free of wool below the skirtings. The fleece is white, trim, even and free from hemp. Both sexes are horned. |
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The Lonk has been present on the Yorkshire and Lancashire Pennines for centuries, and one Lancashire flock has been traced back to 1740. Due to its geographical location this breed was endangered in the 2001 FMD outbreak. |
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| General Information |
© 1991 The Lonk Sheep Breeders' Association and Flock Book Society
Lonk Ram. Cock Hall Richard bred by J.W.Chadwick. © 1991 The Lonk Sheep Breeders' Association and Flock Book Society
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| Average bodyweight of mature ewe: | 45-54kg | |
| Average bodyweight of mature ram: | 75-91kg | |
| Meat |
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| Straight from ewe (16 weeks) wether lamb carcass weight: | 18kg | |
| Lambs overwintered on the hill: |
22kg | |
| Wool Characteristics |
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| Average fleece weight: | 2.25-3kg | |
| Staple length average: | 10-15cm | |
| Bradford count: | 46-54 | |
| Main uses: | rugs, blankets, tweeds, hand knitting wools | |
| Average Prolificacy |
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| Ewe lambs: | 221% | |
| Shearling ewes: | 263% | |
| Mature ewes: | 307% | |
| Main Uses of the Breed | ||
This breed can live on the poorest grazing and survive throughout the year on bleak moors. The ewes are good, prolific mothers, frequently crossed with Continental and Down rams for production of long lambs suited to modern tastes. Crossbreds produced with ewes of other upland breeds, such as the Dalesbred, Swaledale, Welsh and Scottish Blackface, provide bigger lambs and improve wool quality.
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| Shows and Sales | ||
The breed show for the Lonk is held each autumn, and the breed can be seen at other major shows in Britain. |
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| Society Details | ||
Lonk Sheep Breeders Association Breed Description compiled with help from The National Sheep Association |
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Company Number 4284999, Charity Number 1094514.
Registered office University of York, Wentworth Way, York YO10 5DD, UK.