The Blackstairs Flock

10/11/2023

provides us with an opportunity to place a spotlight on The Shropshire!

🐑 The Shropshire is known as a "Tri-Breed". This means it is bred for meat, wool and is tree-friendly. 🥩 👚 🌲

🐑 They originated from Shropshire and the Midlands and were developed by farmers in that area in the 19th Century. The Shropshire Sheep Breeders' Association is the oldest flock book in the country. 📜

🐑 Shropshire ewes are excellent mothers with long productive lives, also being able to naturally cycle early for lambs from December onwards. 🤶

🐑 Of the British “Downland” breeds, Shropshires are the most northerly. 👆

🐑 Shropshire sheep are now used widely throughout the UK and Europe to control grass and herbage in conifer plantations, orchards and amongst other deciduous trees. 🌲

Friends of Shropshire Sheep on Facebook for more or head to this website - https://www.shropshire-sheep.co.uk/

26/07/2023

Blackstairs Bob, a two year old ram ready for the breeding season

15/05/2023

The Shropshire Steeplechase

25/07/2022

Some of this years Shropshire lambs, just being weaned.

14/12/2021

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-stoke-staffordshire-59659978

The Shropshire breed will graze on almost anything apart from Christmas trees, farmers say.

11/08/2021

https://www.corkchristmastrees.com/shropshire-sheep-ireland/

As times have changed, so has the way we utilise Shropshire sheep. Today, they have become almost a standard practice when it comes to maintaining crops throughout Europe.

31/03/2021

19/03/2021

It's that time of year again. At least the first pair are providing the entertainment while we await the rest!

12/12/2020

Congratulations to one of our newest Irish breeders on their special recognition, managing to get a "shout out" for Shropshires in their interview👏

https://carlow-nationalist.ie/2020/12/11/rathvilly-couple-honoured-for-their-contribution-to-concern/

By Suzanne Pender CO CARLOW couple Don and Phil Heenan have each been given an “outstanding commitment award” from Ireland’s largest aid agency Concern Worldwide for their work as volunteers.

06/12/2020

There is always one that stands out!!

29/11/2020

Shropshires from the Blackstairs flock at work in Cork.

29/11/2020

Say Hello to our newest recruits! 🐑

These cute wee Shropshire sheep have been working hard this year in our Christmas tree fields helping with w**d management! 👍🏼

So they’re not only adorable they also do an important job 🎄

28/11/2020

Delighted to be able to donate a Christmas tree to brighten up the town of Borris this Christmas 🎄😀

21/11/2020

30/08/2020

Let's not forget the new man in town, Oscar from Northhamptonshire.