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 The
Bluefaced Leicester is of the English Longwool type and originated near
Hexham in the county of Northumberland, England during the early 1900's. The
breed was originally developed to use in the production of high quality
crossbred ewes. They originated from
Border Leicester individuals selected for
the blue face (white hairs on black skin) and finer fleeces.
The average weight for mature rams is approximately 250 lbs (115 kg) with adult ewes weighing 175 lbs (80 kg). The prolificacy of the breed is good with the lambing percentage from mature ewes being reported to range from 220 to 250 percent. The wool is classed as demi-luster and fine. The average fleece weight is 2 to 4.5 pounds (1-2 kg) and staple length is 8 to 15 cm. These wool qualities appear to be passed on to the crossbred offspring. |
| Name | Farm Name | Address | Town | Prov | Code | Phone | Fax | |
| Rory & Jody MCLEAN | Little Smoky Blues | Box 1328 | Valleyview | AB | T0H 3N0 | 780-524-2809 |