{"product_id":"victrix-medieval-farm-animals-sprue-x4-figures-28mm-miniatures","title":"VICTRIX Medieval Farm Animals Sprue (x4 Figures) - 28mm Miniatures","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDrive off your enemy's livestock — or defend your farm from raiders.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis sprue contains 26 historically researched Dark Age and Medieval farm animals, perfect for Pillage scenarios, objectives, or adding life and realism to your tabletop. Ideal as lootable livestock or scenery for any historical or fantasy wargame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMiniatures require assembly and painting. Sold as a single sprue.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eContents (26 Animals)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 Sheep \u0026amp; 1 Lamb (Jacob's breed, introduced to Britain by the Romans)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 Goats (Old English primitive goat, c. 3000 BC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 Cows, 1 Calf (Highland cow reference — stocky, hardy, historically accurate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Horse (Breton breed — heavy, muscular, suited to agricultural work)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Donkey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Sow, 1 Pig, 1 Piglet (retro-bred toward medieval Boar — longer snout, leggier, hairier)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 Chickens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 Geese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHistorical Research Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMedieval livestock looked markedly different from modern breeds. Victrix researched period-accurate animals from the 8th–12th centuries:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSheep:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jacob's breed — small, knee-height, hardy in wet Western European climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGoats:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old English primitive — small but tough, with spectacular horns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHorse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Breton — bulky and muscular, built for farm work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCattle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highland cow relatives — short, stocky, suited to harsh winters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePigs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Retro-bred toward wild Boar — longer snouts, longer legs, hairier than modern breeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompatible With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSAGA, Pillage, and any Dark Age, Medieval, or fantasy historical wargame at 28mm scale.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Victrix Miniatures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48010218406026,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0762\/6984\/6666\/files\/Animals-_Product_Image_copy_2048x_327839ad-54a5-43d1-9a70-a0373d075153.webp?v=1775835255","url":"https:\/\/thevictorsspoils.myshopify.com\/products\/victrix-medieval-farm-animals-sprue-x4-figures-28mm-miniatures","provider":"The Victor's Spoils, Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}