Lavender Farms' Charlie the Lamb Brings Attention to Conservancy

By Karl Lengel

Millsboro’s Charlie the Lamb is getting attention beyond the First State.

Brittingham Farms "farm mascot" Charlie the Lamb - a Heritage Breed Leicester Longwool sheep - is featured in the holiday issue of Victoria Magazine.

George Washington first imported the The Leicester Longwool breed, known for its dense coat. The wool was prominent in 18th century textile production.

Laura Brittingham is Charlie’s owner and shepherd. She appreciates the attention Charlie is generating, especially because it raises awareness for the Livestock Conservancy, which promotes preservation of rare and threatened farm animals.

"We are very devoted to increasing the numbers for the Livestock Conservancy. They are a registered flock - we don’t show them, we are pretty much a farm of preservation and just increasing numbers."

Brittingham says Delaware’s Brittingham Farms is one of the few places you can still find them.