We are a regional group of the ryeland flock book society serving members in the counties of herefordshire, shropshire, worcestershire, gloucestershire, warwickshire and. The wool became so highly valued that it was termed lemster ore. We have stock for sale most years, fabulous ryeland lamb, and limited runs of rosedean ryeland yarn. Over the last 5 years our experience with breeding pygmy goats, coloured ryeland sheep and alpacas has grown enormously along with the size of our small holding and our herdflock quality. The ryeland is a true heritage breed, and a favourite of the house of tudor. Angie has spent most of her life living in the countryside. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. For sale for details of stock available from members of the ryeland flock book society outside of the herefordshire and marches group please contact zoe on 07817 420595 coloured ryeland shearling ram for sale coloured ryeland shearling ram for sale. All pedigree stock are registered with ryeland flock book society. Often to be seen in smaller flocks on meadows or rich pasture, theyre now to be found all over the world, although numbers in britain are a. The ryeland flock book society has in the region of 500 members made up of ryeland and coloured ryeland breeders. Ryeland sheep breeders, societies and associations stackyard. What 2014 holds for the hawthorns flock i am still unsure but one thing i am 100% certain of is that we, the members of the ryeland flock book society have the very best breed of sheep and the very best breeders in the whole universe.
Quality shearling ewes and an unrelated shearling ram for sale from the new woods flock in essex please contact kim dolden direct on 07801581140 or email email protected for further details. This advert is located in and around ombersley, worcestershire. We have one coloured ryeland unregistered ewe with ram lamb, also a pedigree 2 year old ewe and a number of 18 month old wethers and a number of weaned ram and ewe lambs available end of may. Medium length, masculine in rams, with no trace of horn and face showing character, strength and constitution. We arranged to visit her and her flock and promptly bought two coloured ryeland shearling ewes. They are all heptovac p treated and wormed and will be registered with the rfbs. Smeafield coloured ryeland sheep smeafield coloured ryelands.
Ryeland sheep are the oldest established british sheep breed and were bred by monks from leominster in hereford britain. The ryeland is one of the oldest english sheep breeds going back seven centuries when the. This advert is located in and around market drayton, shropshire. Would make an ideal first ram or a great breeding ram. Mrs dot tyne ryeland flock book society ltd tyn n mynydd farm, moduan, pwllhelli, gwynedd, ll53 8pz.
Oakberrow ryelands owned by doreen smillie and steve gray. Won many championships including 2010 and 2011 at the royal welsh smallholders show. The society registers all pedigree ryelands in the uk. Stackyard links to online pedigree ryeland sheep breeders societies and. Enquires and contact information for the ryeland flock book society. Queen elizabeth i herself would only wear stockings from ryeland wool. Its four pound clip was worth only pence, whereas the lincolns 10 or 12 pound fleece brought an equal price per pound. Rosedean ryelands coloured ryeland sheep in the east of. It was a difficult time when the coloured ryeland was gaining in popularity and the society was keen to maintain the identity of the white ryeland.
There has been some really major changes within the ryeland flock book society over the last 3years, it is a different society. When he visited britain in 1748, the swedish naturalist kalm was impressed with the hardiness of british sheep. Ryeland sheep sometimes produce coloured lambs as the result of the expression of recessive colour genes. During the 20th century interest in the ryeland breed dwindled and this caused it to be added to the rare breeds survival trusts list of rare. At new woods farm we specialise in the breeding of pygmy goats, coloured ryeland sheep and alpacas. There are four colours of aran ryeland from turnacre ryeland wool, which combine a flock of white and a flock of coloured ryelands it looks great, i may need to purchase a skein.
The hooves are black and they are said to have good resistance to footrot. I found the ryeland flock book society web page and the name and number of local breeder. At this point, enthusiasts formed the ryeland flock book society in a bid to preserve the breed. By the 1850s it had completely lost its place as a wool producer. Ryeland flock book society ltd for further information. Doreen is a member of coun cil for the ryeland floock book society and also a. Ryeside ryelands are members of the ryeland flock book society. Ryeland flock book society sale, august 25 ludlow advertiser. In contrast to the continent they spent most of their time outside.
These coloured ryelands have no gene for whiteness and so, when bred together, alwaysproduce coloured lambs. Information sourced from the ryeland flock book society. The ryeland breed of sheep is one of the oldest in britain, originating around hereford. Welcome to our smeafield coloured ryeland sheep website. These coloured ryelands have no gene for whiteness and so, when bred together, always produce coloured lambs. It was introduced into australia in 1919 and are classified as an endangered breed by the rare breeds. Shows with either or both ryeland and coloured ryeland classes 2019. Oct 07, 2019 the wool from the ryeland sheep was called the lemster ore and is very valuable. Our registered flock was established in 2008, and you can often find us at shows such as great yorkshire, royal norfolk, staffordshire county, royal welsh, and the ryeland national show. Information and contacts for all those interested in this minority breed of sheep. Turnacre also sell various forms of fibre too, in incredible natural shades. Friendly ram has been show shorn and is halter trained.
I have a few older ryeland sheep for sale, coloured and. The ryeland is one of the oldest english sheep breeds going back seven centuries when the monks of leominster in herefordshire bred sheep and grazed them on the rye pastures, giving them their name. Medium length and relatively free of wool, with mealy markings around the. Oldest flock of ryelands in the world continues to flourish on. I hope to find time to spin the wool from one of the ryelands and knit myself a ryeland jumper. Based in stembridge, somerset, we are very proud of our award winning coloured ryeland flock. At the turn of the century other downs breeds claimed favour, but by 1909 when the first flock book was published there was a resurgence of interest. Any member of the society especially the members who have coloured sheep are not now classed as second class citizens. Coloured lambs were born in 2012, the start of night star coloured ryelands. Marsh flock have 2 coloured ryeland wethers for sale.
The ryeland flock book society was founded in 1903. Pedigree, registered ryelands and coloured ryelands in north yorkshire. Jan 03, 2019 the ryeland flock book society was established in 1903. These coloured ryelands have no gene for whiteness and so, when bred together, produce coloured lambs. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Tomkins, was also highly celebrated for his ryeland flock.
If you buy privately the price will also be reflected by the breeding lines. The sproxton ryeland flock began with a purchase of just three ewes in lamb in 2008. Ryeland in australia australian rare breed sheep project. Here at stembridge coloured ryelands, we are always happy to help and offer advice to both experienced and novice shepherds alike. Ryelands are an endangered breed with only 15 studs in the flock book and one stud accounts for a major portion of the ewes joined. The ryeland sheep were famous for their wool and the lemster wool was prized. The society is for the registration, information and breeders of the ryeland sheep breed. Ryeland sheep ryeland sheep stirlingshire keirhead. During the 20th century interest in the ryeland breed dwindled and this caused it to be added to the rare breeds survival trusts list of rare breeds. However, according to thethe ryeland flock book society, ryeland sheep sometimes produce coloured lambs as the result of the expression of recessive genes. Ryeland sheep ryeland sheep stirlingshire keirhead ryelands.
The yarn has a lovely softness to it that i would be happy to wear next to skin, though those well entrenched in the cult of soft may want to blend it or use it for other garments. The decline in numbers halted, exports were made to many nations including australia 1919, new zealand 1902, argentina, south africa, russia, france, canada and the usa. Naturally hornless, the ryeland was the major breed used in the development of the poll gene in the poll dorset in australia. As the show season of 20 draws to a close, i reflect on what has been an amazing year. He crossed ryeland rams with romney ewes while maintaining his ryeland ewe flock, but. We aim to produce quality sheep which have true ryeland character and style. Ryelands are a very friendly breed and the ryeland breeders are as equally friendly. I have a few older ryeland sheep for sale, coloured and white, from our registered pedigree flock. Oldest flock of ryelands in the world continues to. Ryeland sheep sometimes produce coloured lambs as the expression of. This years entry of 200 ryelands and 80 coloured ryelands saw a dependable trade for quality animals and a new breed record set for. The breed is governed by the ryeland flock book society. Fairfax ryelands are a flock of pedigree ryeland sheep. A coloured ryeland group crgwas formed in 1996 to cater for the interests of coloured ryeland breeders and did much sterling work in promoting the attributes of coloured ryelands.
Explore 12 listings for ryeland sheep for sale uk at best prices. New woods farm pygmy goats and coloured ryeland sheep home. Thanks to bekki of dartmoor yarn co to sign post us to her pure ryeland yarn. Today, ryelands are an ideal smallholders sheep, easy to handle, docile, easy lambers, have no footrot, good growth rate and are good to eat. The ryeland flock book society was established in 1903. Ryeland and coloured ryelands do well on a diet of good grass, without the need. We are a regional group of the ryeland flock book society serving members.
In the latter part of the past and the early part of the present century, that great pioneer in cattle breeding, the late mr. The ryeland sheep in australia are a beautiful example of the breed. New woods farm pygmy goats and coloured ryeland sheep. The sire is ashley moor hall xebec and dam is a riverside ewe. Over the last 5 years our experience with breeding pygmy goats, coloured ryeland sheep and alpacas has grown enormously along with the size of our small holding and our herd flock quality. If you would like to be become a member of the ryeland flock book society please. These coloured ryelands have no gene for whiteness and. We are a regional group of the ryeland flock book society serving members in the counties of herefordshire, shropshire, worcestershire, gloucestershire, warwickshire and the west midlands. They were to be just grasscutters, little did we know. Constitutional changes made in 2010 gave coloured ryelands the same status as white ryelands and their own flock book. Fairfax ryeland flock ryelands and coloured ryelands. The ryeland flock book society the society for promoting and safegaurding the interests of pedigree ryeland sheep and. Based in carnoustie, angus, the rosedean flock of pedigree coloured ryelands was established in 2007. Welcome to the official page of the ryeland flock book society ltd, safeguarding the future.
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