Ryeland Sheep
Welcome to the official website of the Ryeland Flock Book Society Ltd. The RFBS is a sheep society established in 1903 for the promotion and registration of pedigree Ryeland. sheep. More recently the Society has widened its remit to include Coloured Ryelands as well.
Ryeland Sheep are one of the traditional British sheep breeds. They're well known
for producing excellent quality lamb and great tasting meat. Ryeland lamb is much
sought after by rare-
If you're interested in keeping sheep:
• Ryeland sheep are easy to look after and ideal sheep for smallholders
• Ryeland Sheep provide good returns for the sheep breeder
• Ryeland Sheep make excellent mothers
• Ryeland Sheep produce high quality sheep's wool for hand spinning wool
• Ryeland sheep produce excellent quality meat and tasty, succulent fresh lamb
• Ryelands produce prime lambs from grass without requiring supplements
• Ryelands regularly win prizes at uk agricultural shows and county shows
There's more information about Ryeland Sheep, plus it's history and typical breed characteristics on the website. There's also a member’s section with information on the Sheep Society's events, annual Ryeland sheep sale, info. on showing sheep, registration details and advice.
If you're interested in keeping Ryeland Sheep and would like more details about the Ryeland Flock Book Society or sheep for sale please contact us. The Society's stand is also at many of the Agricultural Shows around the UK and members successfully show their sheep in the various sheep breeds classes held at the county shows and local shows. So if you're visiting Agricultural Shows during the year please come and meet the members and their Ryeland Sheep. They'll be happy to talk to you about Ryelands and provide advice on buying and keeping Ryeland sheep.
© The Ryeland Flock Book Society Limited
2012 RFBS Annual General Meeting 28th April -
For a list of RFBS Events and Shows hosting Ryeland and Coloured Ryeland classes in 2012
