Stoneheart Farms
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Why Katahdin Sheep
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Low Maintenance
- No shearing
- No tail docking
- Parasite resistance
- Adaptable & docile
- Ideal for forage based management systems
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Exceptional Mothering
- Lamb easily
- Lambs born vigorous & alert
- Strong protective mothering instincts
- Rejection rare
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Utility and Production
- Superior lamb crops
- Lean meaty carcass
- Out of season breeding
- Consistent mild flavor
- Developed in Maine
Why Dorper Sheep
- Low Maintenance
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- No shearing
- Tail docking optional
- Hardy
- Thrifty
- Adaptable
- Nonselective grazers
- Exceptional Mothering
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- High twinning percentage
- Easy lambers
- Good milkers
- Rejection rare
- Utility and Production
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- Heavily muscled
- Quality Carcass
- Out of season breeding
- Consistent mild flavor
Why Katahdin x Dorper Crosses
At Stoneheart Farms we specialize in Katahdin x Dorper crosses for exceptional market lambs and for replacement breeding stock. The cross breeding results in the best of both breeds but also in the benefits of heterosis, commonly known as hybrid vigor. Crossbred individuals tend to be more vigorous, more fertile and grow faster than purebreds. We have had remarkable feedback from our restaurant chefs, diners, butchers, and freezer customers regarding the carcass qualities, eating satisfaction and flavor of these lambs. Please contact us to see how we can improve your dining experience or improve your flock.