This is one of our black North Country Cheviot ram lambs.
Of course the Coloured Ryelands are my favourites but I do love these rare Black North Country Cheviot sheep too. They are so different from the Coloured Ryelands, they are opposite in almost every way.
I love their fleeces, with short shiny & silky head hair & their noble nose!
They are considered to be lucky, especially if there is a black one in the harsh winter snow – helps the shepherd find his flock as the black one stands out.
This boy I think I will keep on and use him next year, he is a real character with a nice temperament.