Lincoln Longwool
The name Lincoln Longwool is the full heritage name for the Lincoln sheep, the classic longwool breed of Lincolnshire in eastern England. It is one of the largest British sheep breeds, with a calm, substantial build and a fleece carried in long, lustrous ringlets. White is the traditional color, though natural-colored Lincolns are maintained by some breeders. The fleece has a long staple, strong fiber, and high sheen, making it different from fine Merino-type wool and attractive to spinners, weavers, and specialty wool markets.
Keeping Lincoln Longwools is often as much a wool project as a lamb enterprise. Dry bedding, burr-free pasture, and scheduled shearing help protect the fleece, while the sheep still need the ordinary flock work of hoof trimming, vaccination, and parasite control. Rams are powerful and should be managed with suitable gates and pens. Because registered populations can be small, serious breeders look beyond a single fleece trait and select for fertility, mothering ability, structural soundness, and known parentage through the relevant breed society.
Colors: Badgerface, Black, Blackbelly, Brown, Gray, Gulmoget, Katmoget, Moorit, Natural Colored, Piebald, Red, Silver, Spotted, Tan, White, White with Black Points, White with Brown Points
