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 10yr old Constible will stay with our ewes out of Puddleduck Sir James, Maverick-Rockies & Hardy Hill For 2009 lambs. |
| 4 Horn Farm's Solomon B 170-06 SOLOMON IS A LILAC SON OF CONSTIBLE AND WILL BE OUR 3RD FLOCK SIRE FOR 2009 LAMBS. |
This unique breed of
Sheep takes its name
from Jacob, the father
of the 12 Hebrew
Nations. Jacob worked
for his uncle Laban in
Paddan-aram, or "Plain
of Aram"
Sheep takes its name
from Jacob, the father
of the 12 Hebrew
Nations. Jacob worked
for his uncle Laban in
Paddan-aram, or "Plain
of Aram"
WE NO LONGER HAVE LITTLE BIG HORNS, BUT DO HAVE THREE OF THESE EWE LAMBS IN OUR FLOCK. |
| Craft's Carson B 178-99 is a past flock sire and we currently have some of his daughters in our ewe flock |
| Daisy We had a nice 2007 lamb crop at 4Horn Farm. This is 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 2009 LAMBS. |
| REYNOLD'S BODACIOUS FF 014-08 BODACIOUS IS THE LILAC RAM WE GOT FROM THE FAMOUS REYNOLDS FLOCK AND HE WILL HEAD A GROUP OF CONSTIBLE DAUGHTERS FOR 2009 LAMBS HERE AT 4HORN FARM. |