Jacob Sheep

Jacob Sheep are a very ancient domesticated breed. The breed is estimated to go back as much as three thousand years ago originating in what is now Syria. Jacob Sheep were originally introduced to the United States for game parks and zoos.

The Jacob Sheep is a small to medium size breed. Adult ewes range from 80 to 140 pounds, while rams will occasionally attain weights approaching 200 pounds. Jacob Sheep are carriers of the polycerate gene, allowing the animal to produce two, four, or six horns. Rams and ewes both have horns; however, scurs are permitting in ewes being considered for registration.

The fleeces from Jacobs are a delight for handspinners and connoisseurs of natural color. They are light and open, weighing between three and six pounds, and having a staple length of four to seven inches. It parts easily, exposing a soft, medium fine wool. The average micron size ranges from 28 to 32, ranging on the Bradford scale from 48 to 54. Due to the spotting of these animals, the wool can be spun into a complete spectrum from white through gray/lilac to black.

We will also have available fiber for home spinners and some tanned pelts.

MAVERICK CHRISTIAN

4 horned ram
2-11-2000

Jones Flag
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Maverick Angela

Christian has matured handsomely and has a wonderful temperment. His lineage is Canberra, Joy Farm, Fieldwood, Puddleduck, Atwood and Pinecroft. He throws a high percentage of 4 horned lambs, 100% in 2004! He is a favorite of the many visitors to QMF.

Ewes

Rockies Hanna

1-23-1998

Canberras Laddie
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Fieldwood 9210 WENDY

Hanna is a 2 horned ewe, a delicate petite sweetheart..always the first to greet you. Hanna was bred to a Navajo Churro ram and produced twin rams in 2004 and twin ewes in 2005. -- Bred to Christian for 2005, Hanna had twin ewes! Both nicely marked, Sera and Lizbeth are for sale.

Rockies Rosemary

2-20-1996

Puddleduck Sir Nathan
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Fieldwood 9324 LULU

Rosemary is a farm favorite as well..she loves her treats and comes running when she sees that blue bucket coming out! She has 4 horns. Rosemary was also bred to a handsome Navajo Churro ram for 2004 and produced twins, a boy and a girl! -- Bred to Christian for 2005, Rockies Rosemary had an ewe on 2-28-05! Poppy is very delicate and friendly and is offered for sale. SOLD! Rosemary is FOR SALE.

Painted Sophia

2-18-2000

Maverick Dresdan
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Rockies Britta

Sophia is a majestic 4 horned ewe, bred to Christian for 2004, she produced a very nice ewe lamb we will be retaining. -- Sophia and Christian produced a ram lamb born on 2-25-04, CARLO is sold.

Painted Keri

Maverick Dresdan
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Fieldwood Sally 9240

Keri is another sweet ewe, easy to handle, great mother and fun to watch with her lambs. She and Christian produced a cute spotted ram for 2004. -- Bred to Christian for 2005, Keri had twins, ram/ewe, on 2-18-05. The ram is for sale. They both have beautiful markings!

Painted April

4-1-2000

Canberras Garret
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Bullthistle Stella

Petite and graceful, April is a ewe who produces elegant nicely colored lambs. She has two horns. She's a tiny ewe, standing barely 28" at the shoulder! She produced twin rams in 2004 . -- Bred to Christian, April had an ewe, a lovely spotted purebred Jacob who is for sale. April is FOR SALE.