The ryeland sheep were famous for their wool and the lemster wool was prized. Here at stembridge coloured ryelands, we are always happy to help and offer advice to both experienced and novice shepherds alike. The northern ireland kerry hill sheep society recently held their annual dinner, flock competition and prize giving at rosspark hotel, kells co. At present the country is split into the following regions. Shows with either or both ryeland and coloured ryeland classes 2019. Where do i sell my excess lambs who are of good standard. Won many championships including 2010 and 2011 at the royal welsh smallholders show. When he visited britain in 1748, the swedish naturalist kalm was impressed with the hardiness of british sheep. This years agm was held at the crooklands hotel in cumbria where members enjoyed a farm walk, agm, after dinner.
The breed is governed by the ryeland flock book society. Tomkins, was also highly celebrated for his ryeland flock. If you would like to be become a member of the ryeland flock book society please. Jan 03, 2019 the ryeland flock book society was established in 1903. Mrs dot tyne ryeland flock book society ltd tyn n mynydd farm, moduan, pwllhelli, gwynedd, ll53 8pz. The main aim was to encourage the breeding of ryelands both in the uk and overseas. The sheep developed with fluctuating fortunes into a breed of world wide significance. Information and contacts for those interested in this minor breed of sheep. Hover over your location and the details for the relevant regional group will appear. Tyne tyn y mynydd farm, boduan, pwllheli, gwynedd, ll53 8pz. In 1918 the flock book was closed to foundation stock. The flock book of ryeland sheep ryeland flock book society.
We have 4 ewe lambs for sale, two are avalable after weaning and two will be sold at this years ryeland flock book society show and sale. The ryeland flock book society has in the region of 500 members made up of ryeland and coloured ryeland breeders. The flock book of ryeland sheep ryeland flock book. Ryeland lamb is much sought after by rarebreed butchers, top chefs, hotels and restaurants. Check the ryeland flock book society limited in boduan, tyn y mynydd farm on cylex and find. Oct 07, 2019 the wool from the ryeland sheep was called the lemster ore and is very valuable. We are a regional group of the ryeland flock book society serving members in the counties of herefordshire, shropshire, worcestershire, gloucestershire, warwickshire and the west midlands. Further information on the ryeland breed can be found on the ryeland flock book society website.
During the 20th century interest in the ryeland breed dwindled and this caused it to be added to the rare breeds survival trusts list of rare breeds. Our stock are all registered with the ryeland flock book society. The society registers ryelands in the united kingdom. Ryeland sheep sometimes produce coloured lambs as the result of the expression of recessive colour genes. Informatoin for members of the ryeland flock book society including rules for registration, showing, naming and tagging. What 2014 holds for the hawthorns flock i am still unsure but one thing i am 100% certain of is that we, the members of the ryeland flock book society have the very best breed of sheep and the very best breeders in the whole universe. In addition stephen is a well respected judge of the ryeland breed. Ryeland sheep breeders, societies and associations stackyard. The ryeland would endure privation of food better than any other breed and the ryeland deserves a niche in the. Please note that the opinions and comments expressed by contributors are not specifically endorsed by the ryeland.
Any animal entered in the main section of the ryeland flock book must have the ryeland flock number on the tag eg 02345. These coloured ryelands have no gene for whiteness and so, when bred together, alwaysproduce coloured lambs. The shetland sheep society online flock book gives members access to the latest data on flocks and individual pedigrees, common ancestors and progeny of every registered shetland sheep on the uk mainland. Any member of the society especially the members who have coloured sheep are not now classed as second class citizens. It was introduced into australia in 1919 and are classified as an endangered breed by the rare breeds.
The necessity of feeding a burgeoning urban population saw bigger, quicker growing, improved breeds taking over. Would make an ideal first ram or a great breeding ram. I found the ryeland flock book society web page and the name and number of local breeder. Valuable information on the breed can be obtained from both websites. Company profile page for ryeland flock book society ltd including stock price, company news, press releases, executives, board members, and contact information. Also if possible transfer ownership on the online flock book. All pedigree stock are registered with ryeland flock book society. Friendly ram has been show shorn and is halter trained. Our registered flock was established in 2008, and you can often find us at shows such as great yorkshire, royal norfolk, staffordshire county, royal welsh, and the ryeland national show. We are a regional group of the ryeland flock book society serving members in. The ryeland is featured in david lows book the breeds of the domestic animals of the british islands, published 1841 and a famous pioneering work illustrating the forerunners of all of the days most. In the latter part of the past and the early part of the present century, that great pioneer in cattle breeding, the late mr.
Flock competition and cup prizes the northern ireland 2019 kerry hill agm. The number of flocks has risen, but flock sizes are much smaller than previously, bearing out the fact that most ryelands are now kept as hobby sheep, rather than as a commercial breed. As the show season of 20 draws to a close, i reflect on what has been an amazing year. Ryeland flock book society ltd company profile and news. Welcome to the official website of the ryeland flock book society ltd. The ryeland flock book society set up a coloured ryeland register in 1989, allowing members who were interested in these sheep to register them. At the turn of the century other downs breeds claimed favour, but by 1909 when the first flock book was published there was a resurgence of interest. Based in stembridge, somerset, we are very proud of our award winning coloured ryeland flock. The rare breeds conservation society of new zealand lists and describes rare and minority breeds that it. Ryeland flock book society ltd for further information.
Ryeland the australian stud sheep breeders association ltd. Various membership categories exist please see the application form for a list. One of the oldest british native breeds, ryeland sheep have a rich history in. Ryeland flock book society limited free company information from companies house including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual return, officers, charges, business activity. Theyre well known for producing excellent quality lamb and great. Ryeland sheep ryeland sheep stirlingshire keirhead ryelands. At this point, enthusiasts formed the ryeland flock book society in a bid to preserve the breed. The ryeland flock book society was established in 1903.
Welcome to the official page of the ryeland flock book society ltd, safeguarding the future of ryeland and coloured ryeland sheep. Ryeland sheep are one of the traditional british sheep breeds. These coloured ryelands have no gene for whiteness and so, when bred together, produce coloured lambs. Ryelands in the 19th century and early 20th became a larger animal, giving a heavy wool clip, but still retained their sound constitution and were popular for their ability to thrive on cold, damp soil and were once described thus. Welcome to the facebook group for members of the ryeland flock book society ltd. He became president of the ryeland flock book society in 2015 and during his time in office showed his own sheep and also visited several shows across the country. Flock competition and cup prizes the northern ireland this years agm was held at the crooklands hotel in cumbria where members enjoyed a farm walk, agm, after dinner speaker, raffle and prize. The ryeland flock book society limited, boduan, tyn y mynydd farm, the ryeland flock book society official website.
This advert is located in and around ombersley, worcestershire. Constitutional changes made in 2010 gave coloured ryelands the same status as white ryelands and their own flock book. If you buy privately the price will also be reflected by the breeding lines. Ryeland sheep are the oldest established british sheep breed and were bred by monks from leominster in hereford britain. Ryeland flock book society sale, august 25 ludlow advertiser. The rfbs is a sheep society established in 1903 for the promotion and registration of pedigree ryeland sheep. The ryeland flock book society hold an annual show and sale which is held at ludlow livestock market on the last saturday in august. The ryeland, one of the oldest british breeds, is said to have appeared in south west herefordshire in norman times and, as the name suggests, was bred on the ryegrass growing land on the welsh border. Theyre well known for producing excellent quality lamb and great tasting meat. Enquires and contact information for the ryeland flock. They were at one stage a rare breed, but recently their fortunes have changed and they are now classified as a minority breed. Today, ryelands are an ideal smallholders sheep, easy to handle, docile, easy lambers, have no footrot, good growth rate and are good to eat. There has been some really major changes within the ryeland flock book society over the last 3years, it is a different society.
First flock book published in england contained 14 flocks. Ryeland sheep ryeland sheep stirlingshire keirhead. The first flock book listed fourteen purebred flocks in herefordshire, breconshire, monmouthshire and worcestershire in 1918 the flock book was closed to foundation stock. The flock book of ryeland sheep, volume 3 ryeland flock book society snippet view 1915. A coloured ryeland group crgwas formed in 1996 to cater for the interests of coloured ryeland breeders and did much sterling work in promoting the attributes of coloured ryelands.
The enthusiasm of the society and its members helped counteract the decline in numbers, and by 1920 there were 80 registered ryeland flocks and ryelands were being exported. There are also sales at carlisle, york and at exeter. The ryeland is one of the oldest english sheep breeds going back seven centuries when the. Oakberrow ryelands owned by doreen smillie and steve gray. The ryeland flock book society was founded in 1903. The dolwen flock has the following home bred stock for sale.
These coloured ryelands have no gene for whiteness and so, when bred together, always produce coloured lambs. The first flock book listed fourteen purebred flocks in herefordshire, breconshire, monmouthshire and worcestershire. The ryeland breed of sheep is one of the oldest in britain, originating around hereford. We arranged to visit her and her flock and promptly bought two coloured ryeland shearling ewes. Quality shearling ewes and an unrelated shearling ram for sale from the new woods flock in essex please contact kim dolden direct on 07801581140 or email email protected for further details. This years entry of 200 ryelands and 80 coloured ryelands saw a dependable trade for quality animals and a new breed record set for. In contrast to the continent they spent most of their time outside. Whilst listed as a rare breed during the early years of the rbst, it is now numerically healthy, but still classed. These coloured ryelands have no gene for whiteness and.
We are a regional group of the ryeland flock book society serving members in the counties of herefordshire, shropshire, worcestershire, gloucestershire, warwickshire and. Ryeside ryelands are members of the ryeland flock book society. However, according to thethe ryeland flock book society, ryeland sheep sometimes produce coloured lambs as the result of the expression of recessive genes. Enquires and contact information for the ryeland flock book society. The ryeland is one of the oldest english sheep breeds going back seven centuries when the monks of leominster in herefordshire bred sheep and grazed them on the rye pastures, giving them their name.
Ryelands are a very friendly breed and the ryeland breeders are as equally friendly. The ryeland flock book society limited, boduan, tyn y. The society is for the registration, information and breeders of the ryeland sheep breed. For further information about the society, please visit. A breed of sheep that evolved naturally centuries ago, they came to australia in 1919, and like so many other british breeds, have been bred to suit australian conditions. Doreen is a member of coun cil for the ryeland floock book society and also a.