Each year, at the annual conference and AGM, the BCSBA runs competitions for its members. There are five sections: National Fleece; Handcraft Fleece; Sheepskin; Photographs; and Handcraft . Within each section there are different categories/classes, chosen by the branch hosting…
Explained by Georgie Fairless I have been asked to write an item to unravel the mysteries of fleece judging and the score card. If you have decided to present your coloured fleeces at A&P shows, or the Golden Fleece competition,…
The BCSBA annual conference and AGM is rapidly approaching. It is to be held in Blenheim, 18-20 April at the Scenic Hotel, Marlborough, 65 Alfred Street, Blenheim. Registration forms for members were sent out with the December issue of the…
Hard on the heels of the success of the North Island Sale, the 2024 New Zealand Black and Coloured Sheep Sale will be held in Waimate on Saturday 3rd February. Full details of location and information for vendors and buyers…
The catalogue of sheep for sale in the North Island Black and Coloured Sheep Sale is only a few days away (January 13th) at Dannevirke Showgrounds! We've finished putting together the catalogue and it's available on the Event Page for…
A tricky player in the genetics of coloured sheep As breeders of coloured sheep we typically breed to produce various shades of wool either for our own craft or to sell to others for theirs. It makes sense then, that…
Another addition has been made to our list of instructional videos, this latest one showing the process of tagging, castrating and tailing lambs. Check it out on our YouTube channel Tagging, castrating and tailing
We received the following question in relation to breeding specific colours into a breed that does not have it naturally, and we thought other people might find it interesting: “I am trying to develop a spotted Babydoll. I have spotted…
The return of the North Island Sale of Sheep in January 2024 means that there will again be a sale of coloured sheep in both of the main islands of New Zealand. The North Island sale will be held in…
Class 5 of the BCSBA annual handcraft competition is an open class, allowing entries from non-members as well as members of the BCSBA. The class in 2024 is for a hand held toy made using 100% natural coloured wool. All…