ABOUT US
The importance of preserving the unique genetic qualities of the old breeds of sheep led a group of concerned sheep breeders in Victoria to establish Heritage Sheep Australia in 2002.
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Their aim is to protect, promote and secure the future of the breeds that played an important role in the foundation of the sheep and wool industry in Australia. Heritage Sheep Australia is affiliated with the Australian Stud Sheep Breeders Association Limited.
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The Heritage breeds include longwool breeds whose fleece delights handspinners and weavers, and shortwool breeds renowned for fine textured meat with excellent flavour.
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Most of the Heritage sheep breeds have enjoyed past popularity but today, with only a small number of studs in many of the breeds, they face extinction in Australia without ongoing support. Heritage Sheep Australia believes that the genetic heritage of these sheep is to be treasured.
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Whether you are a prime lamb producer, a craft person, or a small land holder there will be a Heritage sheep breed to suit you.
English Leicester Fleece - Melton Park
Lincoln Fleece - Garvald
Lincoln Yarn - Allaray
Cheviot Fleece - Grand Ridge
Dyed English Leicester Curls
Beersheba Farm
Shropshire Lamb chops - Holbeck Park
Hampshire Down Lamb chops - Kinross Station
Heritage Breeds of Lamb
may be found at some Farmers Markets and:
Meatsmith
273 Smith Street, Fitzroy, Victoria Phone:(03) 9419 8558 https://meatsmith.com.au/
227a Barkly Street, St Kilda, Victoria Phone: (03) 9534 3434
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Heritage Breeds Fleece, Top and Yarn
may be found be searching online or:
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NEW SOUTH WALES
Coloured Sheepie Jade Woodhouse http://www.colouredsheepie.com/ Email: jadewoodhouse7@gmail.com
Raw, organic coloured English Leicester and Romney fleeces
TASMANIA
The Lucky Ewe Rowena Jo Butler 112 High St. Oatlands, Tasmania http://www.theluckyewe.com.au/ Email: theluckyewe@gmail.com
Wanstead Park English Leicester fleece, combed tops and Australian made DK yarn
Other rare and heritage breed fleece sometimes available.
VICTORIA
Beersheba Farm Wendy Beer http://www.beershebafarm.com.au Email: http://info@beershebafarm.com.au
English Leicester and Drysdale Fleece and Wool
Australian Sheep & Wool Show Vendors Prince of Wales Showgrounds, Holmes Rd, Bendigo
July each year. Check website for dates: www.sheepshow.com
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Cashmere Connections, 4 Osborne Street, Maddingley, Victoria, Ph: 03 5367 4222 www.cashmereconnections.com.au
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Cheviot Lamb chops - Grand Ridge
