Moreston Farm Animals
Come meet our animals this summer at Moreston Heritage Village! Visit with our sheep Ewenice, Molasses, Ali Baa Baa and Sweater, all four belonging to a breed that Canadian settlers would have raised on their farms. Or take a gander as our brightly-plumed chickens and our mixed-breed rooster strut their stuff, representing various breed that would have been kept by early settlers.
Romney Sheep
The Romney is a breed of sheep which originated in England. It is a “long wool” breed that was recognized as a distinct breed by 1800. The Romney is an economically important breed, especially in the sheep meat and wool export trades of New Zealand. The breed developed in Kent, England in and around the area of the low-lying grasslands collectively known since the Middle Ages as Romney Marsh. For many years England was the primary source of the export of Romney sheep to 43 countries, including Canada. Our thanks to Melody and Martin Donald for loaning us their Romney Sheep for the summer.
The Romney is a breed of sheep which originated in England. It is a “long wool” breed that was recognized as a distinct breed by 1800. The Romney is an economically important breed, especially in the sheep meat and wool export trades of New Zealand. The breed developed in Kent, England in and around the area of the low-lying grasslands collectively known since the Middle Ages as Romney Marsh. For many years England was the primary source of the export of Romney sheep to 43 countries, including Canada. Our thanks to Melody and Martin Donald for loaning us their Romney Sheep for the summer.
Golden-Laces Wyandotte Chickens.
The Wyandotte is a breed of chicken originating in the United States. the first examples of the breed appeared in the 1870s. They are a docile, dual-purpose breed (eggs and meat). They are a large bird that comes in a variety of colours, ours being golden-laced. The Wyandotte is a popular show bird.
Barred Plymouth Rock
The Barred Plymouth Rock breed originated in the United States and was first exhibited as a breed in 1869. They are a dual purpose breed, being very docile and cold-hardy. This breed was once in danger of becoming extinct.
Rhode Island Red
This breed of poultry originated in the United States; it is the state bird of Rhode island. This breed of hen is mainly bred for eggs.
Sussex
The Sussex is believed to have originated in England around the time of the Roman conquest of Britain in AD 44, making them one of the oldest known breeds. The Sussex is a dual purpose breed, although originally bred for the table. Over the years it has become a popular backyard chicken in many countries around the world and comes in a variety of colours.
Barred Plymouth Rock
The Barred Plymouth Rock breed originated in the United States and was first exhibited as a breed in 1869. They are a dual purpose breed, being very docile and cold-hardy. This breed was once in danger of becoming extinct.
Rhode Island Red
This breed of poultry originated in the United States; it is the state bird of Rhode island. This breed of hen is mainly bred for eggs.
Sussex
The Sussex is believed to have originated in England around the time of the Roman conquest of Britain in AD 44, making them one of the oldest known breeds. The Sussex is a dual purpose breed, although originally bred for the table. Over the years it has become a popular backyard chicken in many countries around the world and comes in a variety of colours.
