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Topic : Orange Sheep |
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| alan |
Being a city lad, I'm wondering if anyone can help me? But, why are some sheep near Skipton dyed orange? |
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| coby1 |
sheep are dyed yellow to make them more attractive to the tups |
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| pumbajunior |
so jaundice is attractive to sheep?  |
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| alan |
But why are they ORANGE?  |
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| grandad |
Alan you are showing your true nature now! I have not personally seen these sheep of which you speak, so I might be on the wrong track, but I suspect the orange has got on them from the dye container the tup (or Ram to you offcumbdens) has tied under his belly, everytime he services a sheep; he leaves a tell tale mark on the sheeps back so the farmer knows which sheep have mated. |
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| alan |
'grandad' not being such an expert with mating with sheep as you, I would normally bow to your superior experience, but try this link: - uk.youtube.com/watch?v=8JrjknEdRrI |
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| alliecoward |
after watching the you tube clip, all I can say is that these sheep must have been well and truly serviced!!! |
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| alan |
Lucky old sheep eh, allie? |
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| grandad |
Alan, having just watched the utube clip, I have to admit my explaination for the colour of these sheep was way off the mark. I have never before seen sheep like these. |
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| tetleydrinker |
I think the Craven Herald may have the answer, check it out here www.cravenherald.co.uk/cravenfeatures/featurescountryfile/display.var.1075002.0.wool_prices_are_just_17p_per_sheep.php |
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| alan |
Read it thanks 'tetleydrinker'. Being an ex city lad I was a bit concerned as to why the farmer would want "hi viz" sheep |
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| ange1495 |
I can't remember what breed they are but they are a rare breed and they are died orange to prevent them being nivked by sheep rustlers. |
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