CLUN FOREST SHEEP
We raise a hearty flock of 30 Clun Forest sheep on our farm to maintain pastures and produce new breed stock, fiber, and meat. They live on pasture year round, are exclusively grass-fed, and consistently produce outstanding offspring.
The Clun Forest breed originates from the rugged hills of eastern Wales and western Shropshire, where they have been selected over two centuries for their hardiness, fertility, mothering ability, and longevity. First imported to North America in 1970, they are a superb maternal breed and lambs are vigorous. Clun carcasses are meaty, lean and consistent. Their wool is medium and dense, making them ideal for a variety of hand-spinning and knitting projects.
Listed as threatened by The Livestock Conservancy, we take great care with this heritage breed to maintain good standards. Below are animals available for purchase. All rams and ewes are registered with the North American Clun Forest Association.
Breed Stock Available
We currently have a small number of ram yearlings and lambs available, born May 2023 and 2024. See descriptors below.
We also have a growing waiting list for 2025 lambs. Please reach out to us soon if you would like to be on that list!
Ram Yearling - Lando. Sold
Lafayette and Lando are one-year-old twins. They were born in May 2023 from CVF Jack and CVF Jessica. Jack is from Talltree Harrison and Talltree Abigail, both of whom have been favorites on this farm for their beautiful, strong offspring. Jessica is from Shibui John Talbott and CVF Irma, inheriting Irma's lineage from Utopia Kevin, who consistently throws large offspring with strong, black markings. These boys are sweet and easy to handle. We are retaining Lafayette in our flock, and Lando has now found his new home.
Ram Lamb - Murphy.
Murphy and his twin, Margu, are beautiful lambs born May 2024 to a first-time mom. They are from CVF Jack and FSD Kenia. Jack is from Talltree lineage and and has consistently thrown beautiful offspring with nice, soft fleece. Kenia is from Shibui John Talbott and Utopia Spirea, who is one of our favorite ewes on the farm for her calm demeanor and incredibly friendly spirit. Kenia has inherited her mom's presence and superior mothering skills, and Murphy is just as curious and beautiful.. He is ready for his new home!
Ram Lamb - Memphis
Memphis is a stunner with his petite black face, tall ears, and baby soft fleece. He was born a single so cannot be registered with the NACFA or we would keep him for our own flock. He is from Shibui John Talbott and CVF Lois. Lois comes from Utopia Kevin, contributing a long, tall body with narrow black face and very fine fleece. Memphis would be a great option for a mixed flock looking to add some strong Clun Forest genetics. We are in love with little guy and eager to find him a good home. Please reach out for more information!
Ram Lamb - Mark. Sold
Mark and his twin, Matthew, are big, thriving boys. They are from CVF Jack and CVF Amanda Ivy, both of whom were born and raised on this farm and have produced consistently big, beautiful offspring. Amanda Ivy is from Shibui John Talbott and CVF Annie and has a particularly beautiful, soft, white fleece that she has passed on to her twins. Mark is the most friendly, easy-going little lamb we have had on our farm and we love him. He is now in his new home!
