The Scottish Blackface originated in Scotland and is used in the production of crossbred ewes that perform well when mated to meat breed rams on lowland farms. The breed is medium-sized and black-faced with little wool on the head and legs. The ewes are easy lambers, good milkers and are very protective of their lambs. Their wool is very coarse in quality and has a long staple length.

MATURE BODY WEIGHT
Ram 150-175 lb
Ewe 115-130 lb

AVERAGE FIBER DIAMETER
Micron 28-38
USDA Wool Grade 40’s-54’s

GREASE FLEECE WEIGHT
Ewe 5-6 lb

STAPLE LENGTH
10-14"