Zwartbles

When I was young you never saw a black sheep.  I was told it was because it was only possible to make one colour of wool from the fleece - black.  Then I started visiting Wales, what is it with the Welsh and black animals?  Black cattle breeds black sheep breed!

Recently I have been noticing more and more of these Zwatbles mainly at agricultural shows not in the fields.  Today on my way to the tip Recycling Centre I spotted a small flock in a field.  So on the way back I stopped pushed my way through the roadside vegetation and got a shot.

Zwarbles are a breed originally from north east Holland and have been introduced because of their breed properties.  Which are prolificacy, lamb growth, exceptional maternal qualities and easy of keeping.