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The Herdwick is a breed of domestic sheep native to the Lake District of Cumbria in North West England. The name "Herdwick" is derived from the Old Norse herdvyck, meaning sheep pasture. Though low in lambing capacity and perceived wool quality when compared to more common commercial breeds such as Merino sheep, Herdwicks are prized for their robust health, their ability to live solely on forage, and their tendency to be territorial and not to stray over the difficult upland terrain of the Lake District. It is considered that up to 99% of all Herdwick sheep are commercially farmed in the central and western Lake District.
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| The Herdwick Sheep Breeders' Association website The Herdwick Sheep Breeders' Association website www.herdwick-sheep.com - Web |
| The Sheep Trust - a national charity supporting th... The Sheep Trust - a national charity supporting the Herdwicks and other heritage sheep breeds www.sheeptrust.org - Web |
| Supporting Hill Farming Supporting Hill Farming www.nationaltrust.org.uk/.../w-food_farming-hill_farmers.htm - Web |
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