Tunis sheep are considered a dual-purpose breed, but could be triple-purpose. Prized for their wool and meat, they can also be used for dairy. The meat is tender and mild; touted by Thomas Jefferson as being “…the ‘most delicious’ lamb he had ever tasted”. (Monticello.org) If you haven’t liked lamb in the past, Tunis meat will be worth trying.
A Multitool in B-ewe-tiful Packaging.
Tunis produce a medium wool that is a lovely cream color. Wool can be used in numerous ways: clothing, bedding, insulation, as a slow-release fertilizer, crafts, etc. Wool is naturally antibacterial & antimicrobial, so it’s perfect for things like felted soaps. It won’t mildew or mold in the shower. We’re excited to explore the many uses of wool, including the lanolin that can be extracted from it. Lanolin is an oily substance excreted by the sheep’s sebaceous glands. It is commonly used in skincare products for deep moisturizing. Good & Able Farmstead does NOT pour chemicals on our sheep, so the lanolin from our sheep’s wool will be free from chemical residues and safe to use.
Don’t EWE Love the Endless Possibilities?!
Even though they are a wool sheep, Tunis do very well in our East Texas climate & are more parasite-resistant than most breeds. Good & Able Farmstead will have breeding stock, meat, wool, & wool products available seasonally as we expand our flock.