Albert was the first of Vicki’s swains, at least that I noticed. To understand his name, you need to know that Vicki’s full name is Vicki Victoria. Hence, Prince Consort Albert. Albert is now 10 years old. He was a bit leggy and funny-looking as a 1- and 2-year-old (he’s the sheep on the left in the image). I have a theory that Vicki has told all her boyfriends that I’m basically ok. She and Prince, Leo, Albert, Elf, Curly and Horatio are a bit of a schoolyard gang. So, I often find all of them near me when I’m shepherding, because Vicki is ALWAYS with me if she can manage it. Albert’s fleece weight in 2025 is 2.8 kg (6.2lb). TEST RESULTS: 16.4 micron fibre diameter, 79 mm (3.1”) length, 62 N/ktex tensile strength.
Check out the video below, with Albert leading the flock through the water hazard. He loves water! For more Albert stories, try searching the Farm Journals pages.
Albert was the first of Vicki’s swains, at least that I noticed. To understand his name, you need to know that Vicki’s full name is Vicki Victoria. Hence, Prince Consort Albert. Albert is now 10 years old. He was a bit leggy and funny-looking as a 1- and 2-year-old (he’s the sheep on the left in the image). I have a theory that Vicki has told all her boyfriends that I’m basically ok. She and Prince, Leo, Albert, Elf, Curly and Horatio are a bit of a schoolyard gang. So, I often find all of them near me when I’m shepherding, because Vicki is ALWAYS with me if she can manage it. Albert’s fleece weight in 2025 is 2.8 kg (6.2lb). TEST RESULTS: 16.4 micron fibre diameter, 79 mm (3.1”) length, 62 N/ktex tensile strength.
Check out the video below, with Albert leading the flock through the water hazard. He loves water! For more Albert stories, try searching the Farm Journals pages.
