 The Australian
Romney evolved from the Romney Marsh which
originated in the Romney Marshes of Kent,
England and was first imported into Australia in
1872.
A large framed dual purpose sheep,
it is known for its heavy cutting fleece, good
lambing percentages, with a high proportion of
twins being produced.
Crossed with other
breeds, the Romney produces an ideal lamb mother
with an exceptionally strong
constitution.
Wool is demi lustre, 30-37
micron and very soft to handle.
Numbers
have declined in recent years due to the over
supply of carpet wool, however, the south island
of New Zealand still abounds with
Romneys.
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