East Friesian
Hampshire Down sheep were first imported into Australia in 1880 from Hampshire in England, where they had been developed by crossing the Wiltshire and Berkshire breeds. It is a large robust breed noted for its high fertility and extended breeding season. The wool has a fineness of 26 microns and a staple length of around 90mm. Numbers are limited.
Further information is available from:
The Australian Hampshire Downs Breeder’s Association Inc
PO Box 37
Bridgewater TAS 7030
