After a long wait Beryl finally had her litter of piglets in the early hours this morning. Once she got started they just kept coming...

#pedigree #tamworthpigs #piglets #rarebreeds #northpennines #northumberland

Clydesdale - HDclump Clydesdale - Saving the Greatest Horse is one of the most compelling conservation stories to emerge from Scotland in recent decades

The Clydesdale built Scotland’s industrial age — and now the breed is vulnerable in its own homeland.

Pure black bloodlines survive in Canada, and a mission is underway to bring them home.

Fascinating conservation story:
hdclump.com/clydesdale/

#Clydesdale #RareBreeds #ScottishHeritage

The ice is melting and the countdown to baby goats is on. I am out hunting for goose eggs and checking in on our rare breeds at the conservancy.
youtu.be/b7NxEqgrVFk

#LivestockConservancy #FaintingGoats #GooseEggs #FarmLife #RareBreeds #Homesteading #DuckPond #BabyAnimals

Merlod y Carneddau ddoe/Carneddau Mountain Ponies yesterday
Mynyddoedd y Carneddau/Carneddau Mountains #cymru #wales #eryri #snowdonia #ponies #mountains #landscape #peaceful #nature #rarebreeds

Expectant chickens. The door remained firmly closed so far as I could tell. But no matter, the sun was shining. Barbu d'Uccle bantams at Rousham House, Oxfordshire, 19 December 2025. #Oxfordshire #Chickens #RareBreeds #Photography

Expectant chickens.

The door remained firmly closed so far as I could tell. But no matter, the sun was shining. Barbu d'Uccle bantams at Rousham House, Oxfordshire, 19 December 2025.

#Oxfordshire
#Chickens
#RareBreeds
#Photography

The fabulous Barbu d'Uccle bantam chickens at Rousham House, Oxfordshire, December 2025. #Oxfordshire #Chickens #RareBreeds #Photography

The fabulous Barbu d'Uccle bantam chickens at Rousham House, Oxfordshire, December 2025. #Oxfordshire #Chickens #RareBreeds #Photography

The fabulous Barbu d'Uccle bantam chickens at Rousham House, Oxfordshire, December 2025.

#Oxfordshire
#Chickens
#RareBreeds
#Photography

Rare breeds I understand - but sheep that avoid wet grass, that's new.

#sheep #rarebreeds #sensitivesheep

Lack of genetic diversity monitoring threatens rare breeds | The Roslin Institute | The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies Gaps in monitoring genetic diversity of UK livestock highlights risks for rare breeds, research review reveals

Gaps in genetic monitoring across rare British livestock breeds are highlighted in a research review.

Improved genetic monitoring could guide conservation priorities and help safeguard the UK’s unique livestock heritage.

#RareBreeds #Conservation

....and finished! The handspun Foliage cardigan from a few posts ago. Naturally coloured fleece from a local Manx loaghtan rare breed sheep. Vintage buttons to match the autumn/fall 🍁 colours #handspinning 🧶 #knitting #fibreshed #fibershed #rarebreeds #manxloaghtan #rarebreedsheep #spinning

By the 1970s, ancient Viking sheep were on the brink of disappearing as commercial farming shifted toward uniform, high-yield breeds. Thanks to conservation efforts, these rare sheep were saved from extinction.

#VikingHeritage #SheepFarming #Conservation #RareBreeds #HistoryAlive

#RareBreeds

Cattle Egrets (juv on left, and adult SP) with English Longhorn calves, Sunleys Marsh on bank by Langleys Brook, Martin Mere.

Following the herd. 🪶❤️

Cattle Egrets with English Longhorn herd, WWT Martin Mere Reserve, 21st July 2025.

#birds #ukbirds #egrets #rarebreeds #cattle #birding

We are popping up in Framlingham this week. Pop by if you can.

#Letterpress #printing #handprinting #weaving #handwoven #wool #rarebreeds #herringbone #ceramics #stoneware #pottery #handthrown #slowliving #framlingham #popup #suffolk #suffolkcoast

Should’ve called him Hagrid: look at his beard! Baby Hobnob/Hobson is nearly 8 weeks old, and his new mummy (my dear friend Ali) came to visit him today. He’s also had his first dose of wormer. #Fellpony #RareBreeds #nativepony #smallholdingdream

What is Wrong with Keeping “Rare Breeds” of Farmed Animals? The practice of collecting rare breeds of farmed animals — whether by private individuals or specialised farms — has gained traction in recent years, often under the guise of ‘conservation’.

Many farms keep farmed animals of “rare breeds” with false conservation claims. 🐄

#conservation #rarebreeds #farming #farmanimals #farm

Rare breed sheep at Colonial Williamsburg. https://kathi-isserman.pixels.com/featured/sheep-in-the-pastures-kathi-isserman.html

A sheep in the pastures at Colonial Williamsburg

kathi-isserman.pixels.com/featured/she...

#ayearforart #buyandsellart #blueskyartists
#blueskyphotographers
#sheep #ruralamerica #rarebreeds #blackandwhitephotography #colonialwilliamsburg
#photography #nature #landscape

“Dovrefjell” Is a fabulously natural evocative dye on grå Trøender tops reminding me of all the gorgeous colours of the tundra:moss greens,lichen,browns,pale pinks. Dovrefjell is also a national park where bisons roam!💕
#handdyed #rarebreeds

Everything is heating up, even volcanic activity in Iceland 🔥 not to worry! You can calm AND cool down spinning this rare Norwegian Grå Trøender top♥️
Available on the IxCHeL shop together with lots of other colourways to start yarning your stories♥️#ixchelyarnsandfibres #handdyed #rarebreeds

Happy mother sheep lies in the straw with a shy white lamb snuggled up in front.

We don’t mean to keep spamming you with #lambs but aren’t these two incredibly sweet?

Gardens, farm & teashop open today and tomorrow if you want to come and see their adorableness for real.
#mothersday #motheringsunday #daysout #walks #cake #suffolk #eastanglia #heritage #rarebreeds

A rare ‘wolfdog’ named Cadabomb Okami has become the most expensive dog in the world after being sold in India for a record $5.7 million. This unique breed, a mix of a Caucasian Shepherd and a wolf, has never been sold before.

#CadabombOkami #MostExpensiveDog #LuxuryPets #Wolfdog #RareBreeds

Greta was our first born lamb and is now 15 yrs old and still looking great ! #livingfleeceflock #HebrideanSheep #wool #fleece #felting #blacksheepshepherd #YorkshireDales #Skipton #sheep #farm-diversification #rarebreeds #Native-breeds #knitting #YorkshireDales #livingrugs #smallholding

This is a Florida cracker. It’s a sheep. And only a sheep. That’s all. #florida #cracker #floridacracker #rarebreeds #savethesheep #spinningwool #fleeceandfiber #handspun #handspinning

A mother sheep with white wool, a black face and curly horns nuzzles her lamb who has a black face and patchy black and white wool.

BBC Look East came to visit yesterday to see our lambs.
TV star #lamb says hello!

#sheep #lambing #norfolkhorn #rarebreeds #suffolk #farming #farm #daysout #wool

Open this weekend, see www.kentwell.co.uk

Five weeks to go till “safe date” at 320 days, and about 7 weeks till most likely arrival time…. Lily’s baby is sitting pretty wonky in there today! #Horsesky #Smallholdingdream #Fellpony #foals #rarebreeds #nativeponies

Looking for a family day out near #york?
Askham Bryan Wildlife and Conservation Park
is home to over 100 species, keeper talks, #rarebreeds, tree trail and conservation projects.
www.daysoutyorkshire.com/attractions/...

Meet the Harpy Eagle! Known for their distinctive feathery crest, these majestic birds of prey are the largest tropical eagle species.
#Artsefact #MeetTheSpecies #harpyeagle  #RareBreeds #Conservation #EndangeredSpecies #ProtectNature #ArtForACause #BuyArtMakeADifference #PaintPartiesForACause

Meet the Baudet du Poitou! 🐴 With its shaggy coat and gentle vibe, this rare French donkey is critically endangered, with under 1,000 left. Let's raise awareness and protect these unique creatures! 🌿 #BaudetDuPoitou #RareBreeds #Conservation #EndangeredSpecies #Artsefact

Drawing of a space pet.

Another drawing of a space pet.

Tonight’s #RareBreeds.

a Leicester Longwool sheep in the grass, looking right at me.

"Yes?"
#photography #sheep #rarebreeds #historictriangle

A little black sheep in front of pinky purple heather

Some beautiful heather and a little Hebridean sheep on Skipwith Common
#wildflowerhour #Yorkshire #hebrideanSheep #rarebreeds