The Kerry Hill (Welsh: Dafad Bryniau Ceri) is a breed of domestic sheep originating in the county of Powys in Wales. It derives its name from the village of Kerry (Ceri), near Newtown.[1] Kerry Hill sheep have a distinctive and unique coloration, with a white face bearing black markings around the mouth, ears, and eyes.[2] Both rams and ewes are polled. Their wool is white, and their legs are white with black markings. First mentions of the breed date back to the early 19th century, and today it is distributed throughout the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, Germany and Denmark. Though still not very numerous, the breed was removed from the records of the Rare Breeds Survival Trust watchlist in 2006.[3] This breed is primarily raised for meat.[4]
The Kerry Hill Flock Book Society keeps a register of pure bred animals and provides information on the breed, shows and sales.[5]
- ^ "Kerry Hill". Breeds of Livestock. Oklahoma State University, Dept. of Animal Science. Retrieved 2015-08-12.
- ^ "Kerry Hill". National Sheep Association (U.K.). 16 March 2007. Retrieved 2009-04-17.
- ^ "Rare Breeds 'Watchlist': Good News And Bad". Rare Breeds Survival Trust. 2006-01-09. Retrieved 2009-04-17.
- ^ "Kerry Hill/United Kingdom". Breed Data Sheet. Domestic Animal Diversity Information System. Retrieved 2009-09-01.
- ^ "Kerry Hill Flock Book Society". Retrieved 2015-08-12.