geonni banner Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 I received an old book on animals today and thought the photos of sheep would be of interest to some of you. Here's one: For more and info on the book, go to http://atpeacewithpink.blogspot.com/2015/12/of-sheep-and-4-leafed-clovers.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smalahundur Posted December 19, 2015 Report Share Posted December 19, 2015 Interesting, a sheep wearing a fez... Love the look of the Haussa ram you show on your blog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliepoudrier Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 The dumba sheep looks very much like a modern day Karakul. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smalahundur Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 "Karakul" is a swear word among Icelandic farmers.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliepoudrier Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 Seriously? J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smalahundur Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 Well not literally, but in 1933, 20 karakul sheep were imported into the country, to improve the Icelandic breed. They brought with them 5 diseases, amongst which paratuberculosis. The losses were disastrous, especially because so many people completely depended on sheep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliepoudrier Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 Ah, okay, that makes sense. I used to raise karakuls (known as American karakuls) and I loved them. Very hardy, easy keepers, Very rare in the U.S. I'd have more if I could find any. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam Wolf Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 It is interesting to see how much some breeds have changed. I have a couple of Lowline Angus cows. (I love them) they are essentially what the Angus breed used to be before modern 'improvements' made them bigger and less efficient. I got some 'babydoll' Southdown sheep. To me they are closer to the Southdowns I remember when I first got into sheep-although their wool is better. And having had my first 'heritage' pork, modern pork is not 'improved-at least in flavor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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