What is a Persian Sheep

Persian sheep are an ancient breed of sheep that originated in Africa.  They come in two varieties, harlequin (or speckled ) and kleur kop (which means ‘coloured head’) The coloured head variety was first imported into Australia in 1999 and the first harlequins were imported in 2006. They are small, attractive sheep that come in a number of colours .  They have a short coat made up of hair and some wool.  The breed does not require shearing, with the coat being shed each year in late Summer and Autumn.  They have high fertility, good maternal instincts and become remarkably placid when regularly handled.
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Black speckled Persian ewe with her new born lamb.
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Stud Sheep Genelink Patches with her twin ewe lambs, September 2014
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Stud Sheep Genelink Blondie with her ram lamb, September 2014
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Coolibah Kruger (Chocolate Speckle Ram), with Coolibah Zulu (Tricolour Speckle Ram), December 2014
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Five Tricolour Ewes, Autumn 2015