Jacob sheep

We are so fortunate to be staying on a beautiful farm in our caravan. There are only five and plenty of space in between- surrounded by farmland and within a beautifully managed garden within the working farm.
Owned by Colin and Sandra, they recently acquired two Jacob sheep. So beautiful! Sadly one of them lost her babies in the harsh winter. They are not sure whether they want to try again and just keep them as pets. They live happily with the hens. The extra shows some of the farm.

Info about the sheep:
The Jacob sheep , now seen regularly in fields up and down the country in large and small numbers, and often as a single character amongst hundreds of commercial ewes, is one of the oldest breeds of sheep in the world. In fact it takes its name from the Book of Genesis where it states that Jacob became a selective breeder of pied sheep.

The Jacob Sheep came to Britain via the Iberian Peninsula and were well established as a park sheep by the 18th Century. Their number diminished with the decline of the large estates but over the last 50 years their enduring virtues of easy management and pleasing appearance have led to them becoming a popular breed amongst small flock owners.