Breeders of Barbados Blackbelly Sheep
19226 Cantrell Road
Linwood, KS 66052

 Blackbelly Barbados originally came from the island of Barbados.  The island was colonized in 1627 by the English and the breed was born.

Here are some facts about the breed:

• Hair sheep covered with medium to thick hair ( no wool )
• Shades of brown, tan, or red, with black bellies.
• High lambing rate. They average 2 lambs per ewe with 3 lambings every 2 years.
• Easy lambing and excellent mothers.
• Parasite tolerant and resistant.
• Low maintenance.
• Very lean and great tasting meat.

For more information of the Blackbelly Barbados, visit any of the following web sites.

Oklahoma State University's Sheep Breed

Blackbelly Barbados Sheep Association International