We are now sold out of the 2011 ewe lamb crop and are taking orders for the 2012 crop.  Please place your orders early to avoid disappointment.

Genetics - Our maternal line flock is a stabilized crossbred originally Rideau Arcott crossed with a Polled Dorset sourced from the high-health facility at the University of Guelph in 1998.  A few years ago, we added a bit of British Milk sheep genetics for a bit more milk to some family lines.  We keep track of 7 different ram family lines and all of the elite ewes are fully performance recorded.  The performance records are collected using leading edge radio frequency identification technology.  All of this information is quickly accessible on the farm computer using the Ewebyte computer program.  All flock production data is regularly submitted to the Ontario Sheep Flock Improvement Program.

What's New? - In the fall of 2010, we performed Artificial Insemination on the maternal line flock with genetics from New Zealand.  We have selected performance recorded sires from NZ flocks that have been genetically selected as demonstrating resistance to pasture worms.

Health Status - Strict biosecurity measures and regular vet checks ensure the health status of our ewes.  Our strictly closed flock is routinely wormed and vaccinated for clostridial diseases.  New genetics are introduced through embryo transfer and artificial insemination in our on-farm surgery.  Our flock has been participating in the Ontario Sheep Marketing Agency's Flock Health Program since 1999.  We continue to have excellent biosecurity scores and have attained "A" status on the Ontario Maedi Visna Flock Status Program.  We use blood testing and vet monitoring to verify that our flock is free of the following diseases.

Q-fever                            
Chlamydia Abortion
Contagious Foot Rot
Johnes Disease
Caseous Lymphadenitis 
Maedi Visna
Scrapie

Prices for 2012
1-49     $295
50-99   $280
100+    $265
repeat customers $265

We sell females as lambs in October and November at 5 - 6 months of age.  Because of the demand for breeding stock, we don't sell mature ewes or bred ewes.  Ewe lambs will be well grown and ready to breed to the ram of your choice in December so that they will lamb in May at one year of age.