31/10/2026
😍🐑 Happy National Hug a Sheep Day! 🐑😍
💙 Meet Elwood! 💙
Elwood is our handsome Ryeland tup, who has been keeping Tash and Tosh company for the past two weeks! 🐏💙 We’re keeping our fingers crossed and hoping for some lovely little lambs arriving in March 2027! 🐑💕
But did you know that Ryelands have a fascinating history?
🐑 A little bit of Ryeland history…
✨ Ryelands are one of the oldest recorded sheep breeds in Britain.
✨ They originated in the Ross-on-Wye area of Herefordshire and were traditionally bred for their beautiful fleece.
✨ During the 14th and 15th centuries, their highly prized wool was exported to Flanders, where it was greatly valued.
Today, the Rare Breeds Survival Trust and The Ryeland Sheep Society help monitor and support the breed to ensure these wonderful sheep continue to thrive. 💙🐑
We’re delighted to have Elwood with us and can’t wait to see what March 2027 might bring! 🥰
So, on National Hug a Sheep Day, let’s show a little extra love to these wonderful woolly characters! 💙🐑😍
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