{"id":70908,"date":"2021-05-15T21:05:17","date_gmt":"2021-05-16T04:05:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rurallivingtoday.com\/?p=70908"},"modified":"2023-07-28T18:53:29","modified_gmt":"2023-07-29T01:53:29","slug":"suffolk-sheep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rurallivingtoday.com\/livestock\/suffolk-sheep\/","title":{"rendered":"Suffolk Sheep ~ The Breed to Raise for Meat and Wool"},"content":{"rendered":"

As the name suggests, Suffolk sheep hail from the county of Suffolk in England. This beloved breed stretches back to the 1700s and has provided countless families with fresh mutton and warm wool.<\/p>\n

If you’ve been looking to purchase backyard sheep or pasture stock, you’ll want to take a moment to consider these unique beauties. Like most all sheep, Suffolk sheep offer a good ROI and don’t take a lot of room to raise. They are hardy and resourceful animals.<\/p>\n

Many small farmers and homesteaders looking to start raising livestock consider raising sheep because a flock is easy to care for. Suffolk lamb and mutton can be a reliable meat source for your family. In addition, you can sell their meat and wool for an additional income stream.<\/p>\n

If you’re not familiar with sheep terminology, here’s a head’s up:<\/p>\n