Kyle Hill Lincolns

20/07/2023

Got a few Lincoln sheepskins back from the tanners. Lovely, soft and heavy skins. Will need a bit more work to bring the curls back but still they get the tick of approval from our toughest critic 😂

31/07/2022

The girls came into the shed today for a 6n1 and Salvexin+B injection in preparation for lambing! We believe any pregnant ewe should receive a 6n1 injection 6 weeks before lambing to give the lambs the best chance for survival. 5n1 doesn't cut the mustard as it doesn't protect against sudden death syndrome like the 6n1 does!
The Salvexin+B protects the ewe and lamb against salmonella and reduces our risk of miscarriages, abortions and sudden death in the ewes themselves.
Unfortunately with winters being as wet as they have, our paddocks become makeshift ponds and we are seeing alot more ducks and seagulls on the farm. So we are doing what we can to protect our girls from the nasty bugs these birds can spread!

With Lincolns being a long wool breed some will also need a bit of an eye clip so they can see!
We are hoping for some sunshine so these girls dry out in time to be bellied before lambing. Stay tuned!

09/05/2022

The ram lambs before shearing. They have filled out nicely. Have picked out our top 10 to take through the winter and see how they develop ready for the ram fair. Keep an eye out for our genetics from their older brothers straws about to head overseas 😊

09/05/2022

The ewe lambs just before shearing, they were getting very hot due to the driest summer in 30 years. Some excellent fleeces this year.

30/12/2021

Check out the new poster girl for Kyle Hill Lincolns, posing before her hair cut this morning, this 2 tooth has grown out nicely.

17/09/2021

Love this time of year!

27/08/2021

Lambing has begun here at Kyle Hill!

It's a bittersweet moment when the orphan lambs come into the pen and here is our first one. We have named him Rambo. He was a twin that was found under a fence and mum didn't want him back. He will either become a pet lamb or will be mothered on to another ewe if one loses her lamb.
But for now he is getting lots of love and care from the kids.

29/04/2021

06/03/2021

Our 2020 lincoln ram lambs. Available for purchase. Add a lincoln ram to you flock to increase your wool weight by at least 25%! These guys will be getting shorn in the next few weeks so it's recommend to view them soon to see them in full wool. Last photo is of their sire, Kyle Hill "Big Boy". This lad last weighed in at 137kg and has produced some big lambs for us too so this breed is great for both wool and meat markets. Feel free to message us for more info. Stud paperwork can be provided

21/02/2021

These boys are our last remaining 2 tooth rams this year so let us know ASAP if you're interested. They come from strong blood lines & have excellent temperament. Yes wool prices are low but if you want to maximise what clip weights you are getting then a Lincoln Longwool is ideal for you, with a fleece weight increase of at least 25% when crossing over other breeds it's a no brainer.
As we are a registered stud these boys have the option of coming with papers too! Pm us for more information

10/02/2021

Lincoln ewe lambs growing nicely and so is their wool! A few have come out clean face which is not really what we like to see in our sheep but the others are definitely getting that beautiful lincoln look we breed for!

Plenty of ram lambs too so hit us up if your looking for a ram to increase wool weights by at least 25%!
And remember we are a registered stud so all our animals can come with papers if required.

17/01/2021

Peek-a-boo

08/01/2021

Lincoln lambs wool at 4.5 months. Speak to us about how to increase your wool weights by at least 25%.

08/01/2021

Had the lambs in the yards for a mineral drench the other day and managed to snap a few pics. They are starting to fill out nicely & develop that Lincoln "look" we are after.

10/12/2020

Some of the older girls are getting loaded up today and are on their way up to Lincoln, Canterbury! These lucky ladies are going to be put in lamb to a valais blacknose and hopefully produce some cute F1 babies. The lincoln makes a great foundation ewe as their wool is quite similar to that of the valais.
Can't wait to get some updates in the future from their new owner. Safe travel girls!

09/12/2020

The wee ones are settling well after being weaned from mum, just enjoying the afternoon sun. They have some lovely locks on them already at only 4 months old

09/12/2020

09/12/2020

Hello & welcome to Kyle Hill Lincolns. We are located in Southland in the South Island of New Zealand. Approximately 1.5 hours drive south of Queenstown & 2 hours south of Dunedin. Viewing of our animals is welcome by appointment

The Lincoln Longwool is the oldest known British longwool and is believed to be ancestral to all the other British longwool breeds. It is recorded as already existing in an established form by 1749, in the marshy fenlands of Lincoln County. It was the greatest rival of the Leicester, although, as they evolved in neighbouring counties there is little doubt of their close relationship. Certainly there was considerable interbreeding of these two rather similar sheep.

The Lincoln, arrived in New Zealand in the 1840s, although the main importation was not until twenty years later. Like the Leicester, it was used in the wetter, lower farmland areas where the Merino, the dominant breed at that time, was not suited.
It was the principal breed to be used with the Merino to develop the Corriedale.

The fleece of a Lincoln sheep is unlike any other fleece available in New Zealand. The Lincoln is known as one of the ‘lustre breeds’ and this beautiful lustre is noticeable in any item made from such a fleece.

Lincoln wool is very strong with a long staple and is mainly known as carpet wool but some fleeces are very suitable for making garments, wall decorations, rugs, cushions, hammocks – the list is endless. It can be hand spun, knitted, crocheted, woven or felted.

As with all breeds, not all Lincoln fleeces are equal. A fleece is a natural product and there is quite some variation between individual sheep and even more variation between different flocks – offering the craftsperson unlimited options to create.

Lincoln wool takes dyes very well and the lustre is emphasized by dying.