" Olde English Miniature Babydoll Southdown sheep are an ancient breed with sweet, teddy bear faces. Because of their diminutive size, miniature Southdowns make outstanding weeders for use in orchards and vineyards -- they are only 24 inches tall when mature, and so can't easily reach tree branches or trellised grapes. Their small hooves help break the soil surface without compacting it. They move easily up and down hills, and can get into a field or vineyard much earlier than machinery can. And not only do they provide an organic alternative to pesticides and expensive mowing operations, their recycled grass (manure) helps improve soil fertility as well.
They are easy to handle and are not aggressive. They are not wanderers and do not bother fences. Ewes are good mothers and often have twins and occasionally triplets.
Care for miniature Southdown's is similar to that of other sheep, including sheering, vaccinating, foot trimming, and worming, however, as an ancient breed they are resistant to foot root and more resistant to parasites than other breeds. Their wool is short stapled and fine with a 19-22 micron count, which puts it in the class of cashmere." Excerpt from http://mylittlesheep.com/
Our 2014 Lamb crop
have all been sold.
We currently have several ewes for sale, so be sure and contact us if you are interested in raising these darling sheep!
Contact us at mshorse@windstream.net for more information
Southdown Babydoll Sheep
Twin ram lambs born March 10th, 2014
Moses and Noah
Large ram lamb born March 13, 2014
Goliath
Crossbred ram lamb - Sire is a Katahdin ram and the ewe is a Southdown Babydoll
Lincoln
Twin Girls born 3/21/14 to Louise Ewe #39, so happy to finally have some girls this year!
