Smeafield Coloured Ryeland Sheep
Welcome to our Smeafield Coloured Ryeland Sheep website
Who we are:
Angie & daughter Georgie co-own the flocks of coloured ryeland sheep and cheviot sheep. Angie has spent most of her life living in the countryside. Her career has been primarily in the equine industry, being stud manager of the biggest Non-Thoroughbred stud in the country for many years where horses were produced from conception to Olympic level. Angie has studied and taught in agricultural colleges and universities, and with her knowledge and expertise in selective breeding, these transferable skills stand her in a strong position to produce top quality sheep through selective breeding matching the best ram to the best ewes.
Georgie is about to qualify as a Veterinary Surgeon, she is training at the Royal Veterinary College. She loves everything animal related but particularly enjoys the farm/large animal sector. Georgie gets involved with all aspects of the flock management whenever home, including lambing, vaccinations, foot care, showing and prep, feeding, and poo picking paddocks!
Location:
We have 2 bases for Smeafield Coloured Ryelands, Ryeland Spirits and Ewellery, these are in the New Forest Hampshire and near Okehampton in Devon.
Farm Terrain:
Our Coloured Ryeland sheep flocks graze wonderful pastures, many of which are as near to organic as you can get. They have not had artificial fertiliser on them and are abundant in varieties of grasses and herbs. The paddocks are sheltered, level and secluded. Such beautiful natural grazing lends itself to producing the most wonderful healthy, happy and naturally reared stock.
Sales:
We produce quality Coloured Ryelands for the show ring. These are from winning blood lines. Please contact us directly to see what we have available. Good home is essential! We may have Black North Country Cheviots and cross breds for sale too.
Wool:
Our Ewellery Jewellery business launched using pure wool from our flocks of sheep. We design and handmake all the items, they are unique to Ewellery, and is now a global seller, it has been on the catwalk and featured in magazines. The wool we use has provenance being naturally produced from Gizmo, Baaabara, Gale and friends! And also wool in black or white from our North Country Cheviots
Care & Management:
We pride ourselves in the care and management of our sheep. They are selectively bred to produce the best quality offspring, and are cared for like family on a daily basis which results in happy and healthy sheep. All the sheep are vaccinated with Heptavac P, and breeding stock are also vaccinated against Toxoplasmosis and Enzootic abortion. They are worm sampled regularly and treated when required for worms and liver fluke. We randomly blood sample to assist with health checks and monitoring of the flock. Specialised mineral licks are placed in fields according to season or age of animal so the sheep can self-monitor their correct intake of vitamins and minerals.
Showing:
We produce and show a selection of our Smeafield Coloured Ryeland sheep at the local and county shows each year. In 2018 we competed in 9 shows with a team of 6, starting at Devon County. We were so proud that in our debut year to have won champion or reserve champion at every show except one, we have had an exceptional year.
Enquiries:
Genuine enquiries are welcome. We pride ourselves in the quality and caring production of our sheep and so are very happy to talk to other like minded sheep enthusiasts!
Tel: 07879 811484
Email: angie@smeafieldcolouredryelands.co.uk
Email: angie@smeafieldblackcheviots.co.uk