我沒有收集這一套的郵票，不過既然有人特別要求，我就放上來讓大家欣賞一下。紐西蘭嘛！怎麼可以沒有綿羊出現呢？畢竟紐西蘭的綿羊總數是全人口總數的20倍呢！在紐西蘭的一些觀光據點，觀光客可以去那兒看刮羊毛、趕羊、各式各樣品種的綿羊，有的好像還可以餵小綿羊喝奶的樣子。
記得以前高中到一個老師家玩，他們家就在鄉村，有一大片的農地和動物，有一隻小綿羊剛出生的時候就當作寵物來養了，所以很乖，我還有拿奶瓶餵那隻小綿羊喝奶喔！小綿羊的捲捲毛就很像黑人頭上的捲捲毛（這樣不會太污辱黑人吧？）很可愛唷。除了這種從小就當作寵物養的小綿羊，綿羊其實很怕人的，如果在農場上想摸綿羊，你就追著一群群的綿羊跑吧！綿羊寧可被柵欄的電線給電痛，也要躲開你，真是可憐。
●郵票簡介原文
Sheep
23 January 1991
In New Zealand history, farming has contributed a greater share of export receipts - and hence wealth - than any other sector of the economy.
The cornerstone of New Zealand's farm-based economy has always been sheep; a common saying since the early days of the colony has been that the people of New Zealand 'ive off the sheep's back'. Although we are now active in the export of a diverse range of other goods, sheep remain a mainstay of our prosperity. This issue recognises the vital contribution made by six specialist breeds of sheep to New Zealand's economic development.
It is probable that the first sheep to set foot on New Zealand arrived in 1814 with the missionary Samuel Marsden. It was not until after 1834, however, when the first Australian merinos were landed on Mana Island, bound for the Wairarapa, that sheep were farmed in any volume - and a flourishing wool trade with Europe was developed. An export trade in sheep meat was initiated in 1882, and today New Zealand has an enviable international reputation as an efficient producer and exporter of top quality meat and wool products.
Since the mid 19th century, New Zealand farmers have worked to perfect breeds which meet the dual purpose needs of both wool and meat. The dual purpose breeds are favoured for their valuable fleece, regular lamb production, multiple births, good maternal instincts, high milk production and easy care characteristics. Five successful New Zealand cross-breeds, along with the traditional English Romney, are featured in this stamp issue.
‧40c Coopworth
（New Zealand bred Romney/Border Leicester cross）
Somewhat similar in appearance to the Perendale, this cross between a Border Leicester ram and a Romney ewe is larger with a coaser, heavier fleece of wool in the general purpose class. The breed have increased in numbers, mainly at the expense of the Romney to which they have proved superior under some conditions. They prosper on productive land where farmers require higher lamb numbers.
‧60c Perendale
（New Zealand bred Romney/Cheviot cross）
This breed was developed with a particularly strong constitution making it ideal for less productive, wet hilly conditions. While the wool weight is not as great as that of the Romney the wool is more bulky and of good, general purpose quality for use in knitwools, wool jersey and the medium to heavier uses. Perendales are prolific producers of large lean lambs making this an excellent dual purpose breed.
‧80c Perendale
（New Zealand bred Romney/Cheviot cross）
This breed was developed with a particularly strong constitution making it ideal for less productive, wet hilly conditions. While the wool weight is not as great as that of the Romney the wool is more bulky and of good, general purpose quality for use in knitwools, wool jersey and the medium to heavier uses. Perendales are prolific producers of large lean lambs making this an excellent dual purpose breed.
‧$1.00 Drysdale
（of Romney extraction, bred in New Zealand）
Developed as a special purpose carpetwool sheep from a Romney strain the Drysdale produces wool with high resilience so important for carpet use. The wool must be hard wearing and springy to recover quickly from flattening. Breeding is strictly controlled and kept to supervised closed flocks to prevent inadvertent mixing with other apparel wools. This horned sheep is handy, vigorous, a good breeder and very valuable to New Zealand's sheep industry.
‧$1.50 South Suffolk
（New Zealand bred Southdown/Suffolk cross）
The wool of the South Suffolk is Down type and not of high quality but this is no detriment to the breed as it is used solely for meat production in export prime lamb. It is intermediate between its parent breeds - heavier than a Southdown but not as big as a Suffolk. The head and legs are free of wool and are a dark brown colour. Export demands have changed toward leaner meat breeds including the South Suffolk.
‧$1.80 Romney
Brought to New Zealand in 1853, the Romney is now the predominant breed of sheep in this country. At least 50 per cent of New Zealand sheep are Romney. It originally evolved in the wet, exposed environment of southern England. In New Zealand it can be found successfully coping with any situation from the flat to steep hills. The wool is used in carpets, blankets, tweeds and furniture coverings. It has earned New Zealand millions of dollars in both wool and meat.
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