Sheep

This sheep's breed traits include a long, healthy, and lustrous coat that falls in ringlets, ease of feeding, a valuable meat supply, and quick maturation. Leicester (pronounced "lester") Longwools originated in Britain and were used as a pioneer breed. These Leicester Longwool sheep are much like the sheep George Washington raised at Mount Vernon. Visitors experience the joys of lambing season each spring, gathering around pasture fences to see young Leicester Longwool lambs romp and rest. And our historic weavers enjoy their fleece, too!