Regal and majestic, an old world breed, Jacob Sheep are a very ancient domesticated breed. Documentation throughout history indicates that the breed probably originated in what is now Syria some three thousand years ago. Pictorial evidence traces movements of this breed through North Africa, Sicily, Spain, and on to England. Jacob Sheep were originally imported into the United States for game parks and zoos around the turn of the century. The genetic pool was greatly enhanced by additional importations from Britain during the 50's and 60's. Aram is the Hebrew name for ancient Syria. After tending his uncle's flocks for many years and marrying his two cousins Jacob was compensated for his work by receiving all the spotted animals as his wage. He placed spotted branches around the watering holes to encourage the ewes to conceive spotted lambs. The story also tells how Jacob had a dream from God instructing him to use only spotted rams for breeding. This sound advice created an almost entirely spotted flock and is probably one of the oldest documented references to selective animal breeding. Handsome and hardy, the Jacob is ideal for the small flock owner or the large breeder. A small and efficient breed, more sheep can be maintained per acre. They are easily handled, rarely need veterinarian intervention, and show a greater resistance to foot-related problems and internal parasites. Ewes lamb easily and the lambs are up and nursing quickly. Carcasses are lean and flavorful with a minimum of waste from slaughter to table, while tanned hides and horn buttons are additionally valued products from these sheep. |
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| CANBERRA CONSTIBLE B 148-98 Born 3-9-98 SIRE OF MANY OF OUR EWES WAS AN OUTSTANDING RAM WHO WILL LIVE ON THROUGH HIS MANY OFFSPRING. |
| 4HORN FARM'S SOLOMON B 170-06 IS A LILAC RAM THAT WE RAISED HERE AT 4HORN FARM. HE HAS A BEAUTIFUL SET OF HORNS AND WILL BE ONE OF OUR FLOCK SIRES FOR 2012 LAMBS. |
This unique breed of
Sheep takes its name
from Jacob, the father
of the 12 Hebrew
Nations. Jacob worked
for his uncle Laben in
PADDAN-ARAM, or The
" PLAIN OF ARAM.''
Sheep takes its name
from Jacob, the father
of the 12 Hebrew
Nations. Jacob worked
for his uncle Laben in
PADDAN-ARAM, or The
" PLAIN OF ARAM.''
| 4Horn Farm's little Big Horns is one of the first rams we raised here at 4Horn Farm. |
| Craft's Carson B 178-99 is a past flock sire and we currently have some of his daughters in our ewe flock |
| Daisy 4Horn Daisy with lambs sired by 4 Horn Farm's Prince. |
| CHICORY LANE CHAUCER A 012-05 WILL BE THE HEAD OF A GROUP OF CONSTIBLE DAUGHTERS FOR 2012 LAMBS. |
REYNOLD'S BODACIUS FF014-08 IS A LILAC RAM FROM THE OLD REYNOLDS LINES. WE USED HIM AS A FLOCK SIRE AND HAVE RETAINED A COUPLE OF HIS DAUGHTERS IN OUR EWE FLOCK. |
4HORN FARM'S THUNDER C 052-09 WAS THE
SON OF TWO OF OUR BEST 4H JACOBS IN 2009
AND WE WILL BE KEEPING HIM HERE IN 2011.
HE HAS A WONDERFUL SPOTTING PATTERN.
SON OF TWO OF OUR BEST 4H JACOBS IN 2009
AND WE WILL BE KEEPING HIM HERE IN 2011.
HE HAS A WONDERFUL SPOTTING PATTERN.
| Rorschack Diablo D062-06 is our newest breeding ram who we added for 2011 and 2012 lambs. We like his strong 4H background and think he will produce many nice lambs. |