Bluefaced Leicester Union

In Leicesters, blue is finer!

Events

  • New Services for BLU members in the works

    The new BLU board has not let any grass grow under its feet in taking up several projects designed to enhance members’ interactions with the organization, particularly online. After several meetings, it became clear that members want more information regarding pedigrees, youth activities, imported bloodlines, events and more in an easily accessible format, kept current…

  • Some photos from the BFL National Show

     Breeders Young Flock – Pitchfork Ranch, Swartz Creek, MI Best Fleece – Kieran VanHorsen, Albany, OR   Best Head – 4G Farms, Ellensburg, WA  (also, Res CH Ram) Champion ram (natural colored ram lamb)  Pitchfork Ranch, MI Champion Ewe (white ewe lamb) – Pitchfork Ranch, MI

  • Unofficial results of the 2018 BFL National Show

    Unofficial results of the 2018 BFL National Show White Yearling Ram 4G Farms Liongate Farm Liongate Farm White Ram Lamb 1) Pitchfork Ranch Ironwater Ranch Ironwater Ranch Irish Hill 4G Farms Irish Hill Natural Colored Yearling Ram Liongate Farm 4G Farms Natural Colored Ram Lamb Pitchfork Ranch Liongate Farm 4G Farms Liongate Farm 4G Farms…

  • 06/29/18 – 2018 National BFL Show

  • MS&W show results

    Pitchfork Ranch had champion ram. Choosing champion ram from the top of the classes. Margaret VanCamp with Pitchfork Ranch’s champion ewe Top ewes judged for champion placement.

  • Breed display at MS&W

    The breed display at the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival. Our thanks to Blueland Farm (MD) for providing the ewe and lamb for the display. The new BFL feather flag is available for BLU members to use in displays at fairs and festivals in your area!

  • Invitation to the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival this weekend

    From long time BLU member, Nancy Starkey: The 2018 Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival is this weekend, and here’s a photo of the yearling Bluefaced Leicester ewes that will be featured in the Working Sheepdog Demonstrations. The sheepdog demos are always well attended, and the crowds there will be able to see how lovely BFLs…

  • BLU gathering at MS&W festival

    You are invited to the MD Sheep & Wool BBQ Event for Bluefaced Leicester Sheep Enthusiasts Saturday at 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Hosted by: BlueLand Farm 5955 Old Bohn Rd, Mount Airy, Maryland 21771 We want to host all the BFL breeders that come to the festival for a friendly bbq and hangout. As…

  • Dreaming……….

    Dreaming of attending the 2018 BFL National show, held during the Black Sheep Gathering in Albany, OR on June 29th!!! Check recent posts on this site for sheep and fleece classes and information on judging. The deadline to enter is June 1st.

  • HEY!!! WAKE UP!

    Don’t forget the 7th BFL National Show, held during the Black Sheep Gathering in Albany, OR on June 29th!!!