Shropshire

Shropshire Sheep

Breed Type: Dual-Purpose Breed
Country of Origin: England
Breed Association Website: shropshires.org

Shropshires are a medium sized sheep that originated in the Shropshire Hills of England. They have a black face and are shown slick sheared. This breed is known for their meaty carcasses, great mothering abilities, and high growth rate.


This breed presented by

Mellow Meadow Farm
Lizzy Miller
12815A Woodsboro Pike
Keymar, MD 21757
(301) 788-5575
moc.liamtoh@42lrigpeehs

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🌟Registration is TODAY! 2:00 pm EST ❄️Join the Winterfest fun. Classes for every level of fiber play- all available virtually from anywhere. Shepherd's seminars, spinning, knitting, crochet, weaving, mending, needle felting . . . so much to share and learn!🌟 All registrants have 30 day access to their class recordings- time to review and replay all the wonderful knowledge in this year's event. www.lessonface.com/user/register ...
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🌟Registration is 2 pm ET this Sunday November 15 ! 🌟The Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival’s Virtual Winterfest returns January 30-31, 2027, with two cozy days of fiber arts classes, agricultural seminars, and community—all from the comfort of home.No winter travel required. Just gather your favorite project, pour yourself something warm, and join fiber friends from near and far for a weekend of learning, making, and connection.Full list of classes and instructors online For now, mark your calendar and start planning your coziest seat!📅 January 30-31, 2027💻 Online from wherever you are🐑 Pajamas optional, enthusiasm encouraged ...
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Start with making your yarn-🧶 join us for all things spinning! 🌀Prepare your fiber, learn how to blend, use a drum carder, supported spindle, how to spin cotton, corespinning & more! SO much variety and amazing classes from this year's fabulous instructors. The Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival’s Virtual Winterfest returns January 30 & 31, 2027. Join us as we gather online ❄️ 🗓️ Registration starts November 15 - 2 ET. sheepandwool.org/winterfest-schedule-2027/ ...
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