Lincoln

Sheep · Wool · 1 live listings

Lincolns are the largest British sheep, from Lincolnshire in England, and grow the longest, heaviest fleece of any breed. A heritage longwool now kept in small numbers, they suit fiber farms and spinners who value long, lustrous locks.

At a glance

Purpose
Wool and meat
Origin
Lincolnshire, England
Mature weight
Ewes 200–250 lb
Lifespan
10–12 years
Temperament
Docile, calm
Best fit
Fiber farms, heritage flocks
Species
Sheep
Category
Livestock
Group
Wool
Registries
Breed association, Scrapie program tag, NSIP (genetic evaluation)
Papers
5 categories
DocilityVery docile
HardinessNeeds good feed
Fleece workHeavy, long fleece
Beginner fitLarge; heavy fleece work

Scales follow breed-club and veterinary consensus; individual animals vary. Listings show what each seller has on file.

The tradeoffs, honestly

Lincolns are big, slow-maturing sheep that need good feed and strong facilities. Their very long fleeces take real skill to shear and skirt, and good breeding stock is limited.

Common questions

How long is Lincoln wool?

Staple length is often 8 to 15 inches a year, with fleeces of 12 to 20 pounds. It is coarse and very lustrous, used for rugs, outerwear and doll hair.

What health tests should they have?

Ask for OPP, CL and Johne's results for the flock, and check that each sheep carries official scrapie ID. Codon 171 scrapie genotype (RR is resistant) is worth asking for on breeding rams.

Are Lincolns rare?

Yes. They are on The Livestock Conservancy's priority list, so breeding stock is limited. Ask about pedigrees and relatedness if you plan to breed.

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Health tests to ask for
Veterinary exam on fileScrapie genotypeOPP negativeJohne's negativeCL (caseous lymphadenitis) negativeCD&T currentDNA parentage verifiedOfficial scrapie ID recorded

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