With the formation of a breed society for these sheep in Holland (Stamboek Blauwe Texelaar), numbers have now risen to 8,000 sheep in 300 flocks. Connect with over 70,000 users across the UK ... 60 Blue Texel, North of England Mule Cross Store Lambs £ Login for pricing Newark, Nottinghamshire. "Blue" is the geneticists name for the colour pattern, and also describes the colour of the flank wool. Blue Texel flocks in Britain have now been formed both by importation and from blue sheep born in British white pedigree Texel flocks. Elain Evans. The blue pattern can vary from very pale animals to quite dark, but no part of the fleece is wholly black or white. Sorry there are no shows available at the moment. White "bluefaced" sheep just have dark skin on their faces. 188 talking about this. Q. Where does the colour pattern come from? Matings between blue sheep will always produce blue lambs. Higher Farm. Blue Texels are similar to white Texels, but express the "blue" (Abl ) coat pattern. Could I register a Blue lamb from white parents? Are these the same as Blue Texels? Bill Mellor. White, mainly. There may be a few coloured lambs if you have colour carriers in your flock. For Sale. Is this the same as Bluefaced Leicester? A. Blue Texel rams are competitive as commercial terminal sires for producng prime crossbred lambs for the trade. Blue Texels are quickly gaining popularity with commercial sheep farmers as terminal sires for prime lamb production. What are Blue Texels crossed with? The dominant black gene from the Black Welsh or Jacobs is totally different. Their distinctive appearance stands out and takes the judge's eye. These crosses do not breed true for colour, while the recessive blue gene always does. Buy and sell livestock, cattle, sheep on the online marketplace with SellMyLivestock. Q. Deliberate matings for the blue factor followed, and more blue animals were found in white Texel flocks. A. Blue sheep are found in all Texel types from the smaller Dutch Texels to the larger Texels common in Britain. A. Q. Our pedigree Blue Texels are 100% pure. Blue Texels are quickly gaining popularity with commercial sheep farmers as terminal sires for prime lamb production. The Texel breed of sheep is popular thanks to its well fleshed but lean carcass, pronounced muscling, and long loin. No. As the colour pattern is recessive, most crossbred lambs will be white. CATALOGUES ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE FOLLOWING SALES: The ewes are docile, thrifty and good mothers. For Sale. How about showing Blue Texels? For the small pedigree flock owner, Blue Texels are attractive and friendly occupants of home paddocks, parkland and orchards. Blue Texels are similar to white Texels, but express the \"blue\" (Abl ) coat pattern. Q. I've got some black Texels at home. Q. They also have a niche role as a terminal sire for coloured or rare breeds, to produce meaty coloured crossbred lambs, with possible added value from fleece, yarn, felt and furskins. They were originally crossed with Black Welsh. Blue Texel sheep are one of the most recent breeds to be imported into the UK. There is evidence of higher fertility in Blue Texels. If I put a Blue Texel ram on my commercial flock, what colour will the lambs be? Below you’ll find a selection of Texel sheep for sale throughout the UK, including cross breeds. Q. Texel sired lambs are fast growing, with lambs staying lean even when butchered at higher weights. A. Blue Texel - Lot 594 - Ram Lamb sold for 18,000 gns to Christine Williams and Paul Tippetts from Joe Thornley - at Carlisle September 24th 2016 From 1st January 2016 all lambs must be bred from Blue parents to be eligible for registration. 40 Aberdeen Angus Cross Store Calves £ Login for pricing Wrexham, Wrecsam. A. DUNGANNON 'CHRISTMAS CRACKERS' BLUE TEXEL SOCIETY (EXPORT) IN LAMB SALE 4TH DECEMBER (FRIDAY). This is a Why are they called "Blue"? This is a recessive gene in the Texel breed, and Blue Texels breed true for it. They have taken Championships at the Royal, Royal Welsh and Three Counties Shows, as well as many smaller Shows. Q. By 1983, there were 11 flocks with 213 blue sheep. A. There may be a few coloured lambs if you have colour carriers in your flock. No. There are now around 300 registered flocks in all parts of the United Kingdom. Elain Evans. The flank wool is lighter than the shoulders and belly, sometimes a pale silvery blue. The black head, ears and legs have symmetrical white markings. Other factors, like higher fertility, may be linked to the colour gene. Blue Texels have been bred to select this colour. If two white Texels carry the blue gene, there is a 25% chance of a blue lamb from a mating. 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