Certified Scrapie-Free
Naturally-raised
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The Baalands
flock currently consists of 37 purebred and crossbred
Katahdin ewes. For the 2012 lamb crop, three rams will be used for breeding: a purebred registered Katahdin yearling ram (Marcus); a 5/8 Lacaune x 3/8 Katahdin ram lamb (Spooner); and a 1/2 Katahdin x 1/4 Hampshire x 1/4 Suffolk yearling ram (B-Ears). The purpose of the breeding program is to produced purebred registered Katahdins, as well as crossbred ewes of specific types: Katahdin "Mule" (3/4 Katahdin x 1/4 Blackface) and Katahdin "Dairy" (11/16 Katahdin x 5/16 Lacaune).
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Performance.
The Baalands is a performance-oriented flock, specializing
in the production of replacement ewe lambs and maternal sires. Selection
is on the basis of maternal traits: fertility, prolificacy,
mothering ability, milk production, udder conformation, longevity, and easy-care
(no shearing, good fleshing, minimal deworming, and minimal hoof trimming).
The goal of the Baalands is to raise and promote Katahdins and their crosses to
be the most efficient and profitable ewes in the sheep industry.
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For Sale.
Lambs are born in March and April and ready to go in June and July. Ewe lamb prices
vary according to registration status and the number of lambs
purchased and are reasonable. Ram prices vary according to registration status and genotype. Sometimes, a few mature ewes are available for sale after weaning.
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Why Katahdins?
Katahdins are a medium-sized hair (shedding) sheep developed
in the United States (Maine) in the 1950's. They do not require shearing,
crutching, or tail docking. They are more resistant to internal
parasites (worms) than conventional wooled breeds. Katahdins
excel in reproductive performance, typically producing lamb
crops in excess of 200 percent. They can be crossed with rams
of any breed to produce market lambs of the desired type. Katahdins
adapt to a wide variety of climates and production systems.
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