George Washington's Mount Vernon Livestock Program at the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival had a rare breeds display this month that included some Hog Island Sheep. Hog Island sheep are descended from ...

Andrew and Claudia Drechsel of Holley are promoting the preservation of rare heritage sheep breeds as part of a livestock conservancy program. The Drechsels and other 4-H'ers have bred and are showing ...

DENVER — On the first day of the National Western Stock Show, a Nashville sheep farm was being mobbed by passersby wanting to learn more, and pet, their rare breed of sheep. Originating from the Swiss ...

KNOWLESVILLE — Interest in raising rare and heritage breeds has created a unique situation at the Orleans County 4-H Fair, as common sheep breeds are almost outnumbered by their less-known cousins.

TORONTO – A rare breed of sheep said to be descended from Jacob’s flock referenced in the Bible will be shepherded to Israel with the help of a Canadian Jewish couple and Israel’s national airline. El ...

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Admittedly, it’s not something that most people spend a lot of time contemplating, but the fact is there are an estimated 1 billion sheep worldwide. A full 3 percent of the entire global flock and 25 ...

As the last of winter’s frost melts and daffodils and dandelions pop up from the ground, Colonial Williamsburg’s barns and pastures buzz with the sounds of new life. Bleats fill the crisp air and tiny ...

CANDLER, North Carolina (WLOS) — Debbie Trantham raises Heirloom sheep on her farm in Candler for the purpose of using the wool for fiber arts crafts. She has created her version of a rocking horse, a ...

BOONESBORO, Mo. -- Andy McMurry considers himself an abstract artist, blending colors and textures and patterns with eye-catching appeal. His approach is organic, the results naturalistic and his ...

DENVER — On the first day of the National Western Stock Show, a Nashville sheep farm was being mobbed by passersby wanting to learn more, and pet, their rare breed of sheep. Originating from the Swiss ...