In previous posts, some of you had observed and commented on the coloured markings to be seen on sheep. Then I showed you the Andy Goldsworthy piece at the gallery, where he'd made a stair runner from found fleeces, each with the flock markings.
Now, I could write a whole post myself about the use of different colours to tell when farmers' ewes had been 'covered' by their tups and at what point in time. But why bore you with words when you can listen to a good Ayrshire accent, see some pretty scenery, and learn from watching? Here, Sean tells you he is working with Texels and Beltex breeds. The first is the solid little sheep from the Netherlands that I have mentioned, which helps create the Dutch Spotted and gives it that very square appearance. The second is a cross between the first and the Belgian sheep, which is also quite square but more muscular and larger all over. Hope you find this fun and informative!
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