KATAHDIN SHEEP CHARATERISTICS

 

 

 

• Hardy

• Low maintenance

• No shearing required

• Docile and easily handled

• Early puberty

• Long productive life

• Resistance to parasites

• Good mothering skills

• Substanial weight gains

• Adequate milk

• High quality well-muscled lean carcass

• Solid feet

• Large framed

• Thrive under less than ideal conditions

• Easily adapts to varied environments

• Size: Rams 180 to 250 lbs; Ewes - 125 to 185 lbs