Mountain grazing
Sheep milking
Sheep gathered for milking
All dressed up to visit a sheep farm
The transition from Soviet satellite state (Communism) to a free country (capitalism) was difficult for the Polish sheep industry. Sheep numbers plummeted. At one time Poland had over 5 million sheep. In 1993, the sheep population had declined to about 1.4 million head. Now (2026), there are fewer than 300,000. Sounds like the US. Once there was no money in wool, sheep raising became less of a thing. Too much competition in the meat world.
Sheep camp in the mountains
The camp
Under the watchful eye of a livestock guardian dog
Sheep milk
Ready for a mug?
Sheep production in Poland further declined when Poland became a member of the EU. Today's industry places emphasis on tradition, culture, and preservation of native breeds. Sheep raising is most common in Lesser Poland. A significant percent of the sheep population is milked.
Some lambs
Smut-face lamb
A cow, too
Mom near the sheep camp
Post created 29 May 2026