Suffolk Sheep down at Huonville, Tasmania.
Some of you made have heard of the Suffolk Sheep - these sheep were imported from England to Australia in the very early 1900's. The midland of Tasmania is well known for sheep particularly Merino sheep.
Our first full day at Huonville was a drive down along the Huon River the opposite way than we went the year before, however, we were on a road that took us a very long way round for a short cut and being late in the afternoon we decided to head back to the Caravan Park and not continue.
Love The New Banner Photo - So Lovely
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Thanks for that.
DeleteHello Margaret,
ReplyDeleteNice pictures.
Special to read how they are came to Australia.
Greetings, Marco
I was wondering when sheep came to Australia myself so hence I found out.
DeleteThey look very, very comfortable in their 'new' country.
ReplyDeleteThey do indeed, plenty of feed.
DeleteCiao e complimenti per le belle foto e l'articolo, molto interessante. Un abbraccio Angelo.
ReplyDeleteThanks Angelo.
DeleteBeautiful two pictures with the sheep- on the background of the green grass!
ReplyDeleteThere were a few sheep in that paddock, but was able to get one alone. Thanks and plenty of feed for the sheep.
DeleteI love those photos of the sheep. My favorite wool to knit and to wear is Merino. I think a lot of merino comes from your part of the world.
ReplyDeleteAh yes, Merino wool is excellent and many of the Merino sheep have won prizes for their fleece. The Japanese have paid record prices for it over the years.
DeleteLucen muy bonitas en la fotografía. me gusta mucho la segunda foto.
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Yes, the old building, not sure what it once was.
DeleteBuen abrigo tienen. Cuídate Margaret.
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo.
They do indeed have a good coat and a bit daggy at that :)
DeleteThe are a pretty breed of sheep and that one must be due for shearing.
ReplyDeleteRather daggy and I suppose they will get shorn soon, well hopefully.
DeleteThank you for making me smile
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome Jo-Anne, hopefully I can do it again before too long :)
DeleteThat sheep breed feature in the BBC series 'Heartbeat".
ReplyDeleteThey supply a kind of secondary brand wool but they are mainly
bred for their meat.
Of course Merino sheep are the backbone of the Australian wool
industry..........you would think people would know that!
Colin
The Japanese used to buy our fine Merino wool here in Tasmania haven't heard anything of late.
DeleteI can understand people wouldn't know about Merino sheep, some people have never seen a sheep in reality.
The British and European clothing companies were big buyers of Aussie
DeleteMerino fine wool also. Remember the saying: "The economy of Australian rode on the back of a sheep".
This was so, way up to the 1960's.
The merino breed was introduced by MacArthur, at least he did do something in early times for Australia. The initial merinos he used came from sunny Spain and by cross breeding we ended up with our wonderful Aussie merinos.
Reading about the life of John McArthur is interestingly "AMUSING".
He had rather grandiose plans for himself, thankfully they never came
to fruition.
Colin
Yes he did..
DeleteThose sheep are very handsome and an interesting story too. I like the rusty shed in the background, looks very Aussie. Thanks for sharing your Tassie tales.
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome Rosie - great little shed :)
DeleteI love these photos of your sheep Margaret, and the pretty scenery. I also found the story of their arrival very interesting. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome Denise and thank you.
DeleteMuy bellas y bucolicas imagenes
ReplyDeleteUn saludo, amiga
Thank you.
DeleteA bright a cheerful new look! Sheep are cute.
ReplyDeleteThanks, sheep are interesting, they always follow a leader.
DeleteMe encantaron las fotografías. Muchos besos.
ReplyDeleteThank you Teresa.
DeleteDoesn't he have any friends?
ReplyDeleteNot that one, it was an outcast!
DeleteThe sheep has thick wool. Looks lonely. I wonder where are the others.
ReplyDeleteThe others were near by but that one was standing alone.
DeleteSo beautiful photos. Have a great day :)
ReplyDeleteAin't it just gorgeous! I really want to reach in and touch that thick fur.
ReplyDeleteSo pleased that this breed is still doing so well.
ReplyDeleteLovely photographs.
All the best Jan
that imported sheep breed looks so healthy :)
ReplyDeleteit is great you were able to visit mew side by the river though i am sorry that you were late to continue
area is absolutely beautiful
Lovely sheep.
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