Katahdin Sheep
We chose to raise Katahdin sheep based on two simple reasons 1) exceptional tasting meat and 2) they are a hair sheep meaning we don’t have to shear them.
This breed of sheep was developed by the Piel Farm who had several thousand sheep that allowed them to selectively breed for the production of meat and elimination of wool. After 20 years of hybrids they eventually collected a flock of ewes they called Katahdins, named after Mt. Katahdin in Maine.
Katahdins are a hardy breed of sheep that fits well into the managed intensive rotational grazing employed on the farm. Feeder lambs are brought onto the farm in the spring and sent off to “freezer camp” in November.
This breed of sheep was developed by the Piel Farm who had several thousand sheep that allowed them to selectively breed for the production of meat and elimination of wool. After 20 years of hybrids they eventually collected a flock of ewes they called Katahdins, named after Mt. Katahdin in Maine.
Katahdins are a hardy breed of sheep that fits well into the managed intensive rotational grazing employed on the farm. Feeder lambs are brought onto the farm in the spring and sent off to “freezer camp” in November.
Ok so they aren't 100% grass fed - they do like the occasional leaf or acorn!
They are just cute - Katahdin sheep posing for a picture!
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We love hair sheep - no shearing!
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