Under their animal welfare regulations, the Ministry of Primary Industries has introduced some new rulings around the tail-docking of sheep in New Zealand. From 9 May 2021, new rules for how tail-docking sheep under 6 months of age must be…
By Wendy Allison, Wairarapa. People with small flocks of sheep often want to breed coloured (not white) lambs, but don’t know how to do it to get the result they want. This short series is an introduction to sheep colour…
Janette Buckingham, Southland My passion for natural coloured animals and fibre began with an interest in llama and alpaca fibres for handcrafting. My business, Thickthorne Llamas, began in 1989 when I bought my first three llamas at auction in Christchurch.…
Jenny Hart If you asked me to choose my favourite fleece to spin it would be like asking me to choose a favourite child. Each one has a different personality, strengths and weaknesses. Below are attributes to consider when selecting…
For the 6th World Congress on Coloured Sheep, which was held in Christchurch in November 2004, the Black and Coloured Sheep Breeders' Association of New Zealand published a book entitled 'The World of Coloured Sheep' edited by Roger S. Lundie…
By Ross Manson Note: Originally published in the magazine of the BCSBA March 2018, Part One was published in June 2017. See also Conundrums of Colour - Part One Genetics made easy? ‘Yeah right’. At Rangiora High School, and Lincoln…
By Lyn Watson and Steve Clarkson Back in 2015, we were running coloured sheep on our lifestyle block, and along with many others, were getting very little return for the wool produced. We were also looking for something to do…
Pet lambs are always a huge attraction at promotional stands, but they are not always available at the right time. The idea to make a handcrafted sheep came from a friend of mine who sent me a photo of one…
By Ross Manson Note: This article first appeared in the magazine of the Black and Coloured Sheep Breeders' Association, issue 163, June 2017. Two other articles followed on the same subject in later issues, and will be reproduced in this…
All members of the BCSBA are cordially invited to the 45th Annual Conference and AGM, hosted by the Silverpeaks branch, in Mosgiel from 28 April - 1 May 2022. Full details about the venue, accommodation, programme and annual competitions are…
Lynley Coffey, Manawatu The farm where I run my black and coloured sheep is on a high plateau on the Manawatu plains, and is exposed to cold wild weather, especially at lambing time. We have started planting shelter belts of…