Lincoln Reds & Lincoln Longwools
Lincoln Red Cattle
The Lincoln Red, one of the oldest of the UK’s native beef breeds. A polled animal, well fleshed with a deep cherry-red coat, a wide muzzle and well placed legs and sturdy feet, ideally suited to a range of conditions. Originally dual-purpose, the Lincoln Red female makes an excellent easy calving suckler cow. Lincoln Red is a feed efficient animal and a good converter of forage, being easily adaptable to regional grazing and climatic conditions. It has a strong broad muzzle and well-placed legs, both characteristics which are vital for a good animal. The feet are sturdy and virtually self-maintaining. They can easily finish-off out at grass and poor grass at that. They also respond quickly when brought in for finishing indoors
Lincoln Longwool Sheep
The Lincoln is a charismatic breed, which is extremely domesticated and despite their size the Lincoln is a very docile sheep. They can easily be trained to come to the sound of a rattling feed bucket which makes them easy to manoeuvre, without the need for a dog.
They have a strong constitution, requiring only the usual modern day treatments against worms and flies. Annual shearing is essential, preferably in early summer. A resistance to foot rot is just one of their many benefits. Lincolns appreciate good grazing and will need concentrate rations over winter and during lambing to keep them in top condition
Lincoln ewes have strong maternal instincts and make fantastic mothers. With easy lambing and milky ewes they can produce excellent lambs for the market. They do not finish as fast as modern breeds but they fit well into a more sustainable way of farming. They are perfect for anyone who wants to keep a rare breed sheep which is easy to handle, full of character and immensly rewarding.
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