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Germany's First Gay Sheep Herd Inspires Rainbow-Wool Fashion Line

A unique sheep herd in Ostwestfalen is pioneering a fashion initiative to support global queer rights.

  • Michael Stücke's farm in Ostwestfalen hosts what is claimed to be the first gay sheep herd in Germany, possibly the world.
  • The wool from this herd is used to create a fashion line, with profits supporting global queer rights initiatives.
  • Approximately 9% of rams are naturally homosexual, and these animals are often unwanted by breeders.
  • Singer Bill Kaulitz has adopted two sheep as part of a promotional campaign for the Rainbow-Wool project.
  • The project highlights rural openness and aims to revitalize the local sheep farming industry amid recent challenges.
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