Breed Facts

Black Welsh Mountain Sheep

100-140 lbs
20-23 inches at withers
Micron range 26.4 to 32.69
175% average lambing rate
Population ~ 10,000 world
US - 1,200

Contact Info

Location
Hedgesville, WV
Phone
304.270.8154
email
info@arare-breed.net

Sheep at
a rare breed, llc

Black Welsh Mountain Sheep are the only true black wool producing breed, smaller in size (100-140lbs) and parasite resistant. They do very well on rough forage. They are delightful animals with very strong independant personalities (Black Welsh Mountain sheep don't flock) and not to mention gorgeous to look at!

We are members of the American Black Welsh Mountain Sheep Association, and our flock is registered.

Black Welsh Mountain Sheep are listed in the Recovering category on ALBC's Watch list.


We also keep a small handspinner's flock of Bluefaced Leicesters. This particular breed, although rare in the United States, is very popular in Europe. We are also utilizing them in the same way the popular 'Mules' (Bluefaced Leicester crosses) are used in the UK.