Lincoln
Lincoln sheep are a large English longwool breed from the low, fertile country of Lincolnshire. Also known in many places as Lincoln Longwools, they were developed for size, a heavy carcass, and one of the heaviest fleeces produced by any domestic sheep. Mature animals are broad, deep-bodied, and white-faced, with a dense fleece that falls in long, lustrous locks. The wool is strong rather than fine, which made the breed useful for worsted cloth, handspinning, and improving other longwool and dual-purpose sheep.
Today Lincolns are mainly kept by heritage breeders, fiber producers, and small farms that value traditional long-staple wool. Their size calls for sturdy handling facilities and sensible nutrition, especially for late-pregnant ewes and growing lambs. The fleece needs timely shearing and clean pastures so the locks do not mat or collect seeds, and heavy wool cover makes flystrike prevention important in warm, damp weather. In some countries the breed is uncommon, so breeding plans usually balance fleece quality, sound feet, lamb vigor, and enough genetic diversity to avoid narrowing the flock.
