Katahdin sheep

Low Maintenance No shearing No tail docking Parasite resistance Adaptable & docile Ideal for forage based management systems

It doesn't take but a few basic tasks for properly preparing for sheep on the farm. Read how we prepared, the sheep we chose, and all about our set up!

Goeriga Lamb at Hadden Farms is a Katahdin Sheep farm located in Gibson, Georgia. We sell out lambs from other sheep farms breeding stock. We also wholesale to restaurants around Georgia.

Katahdin sheep for a small homestead? Yes! For meat AND dairy! Crazy? Maybe, but come read how we do it on our 1-acre farm!

Katahdin Sheep were initially developed as a meat breed but their ease of care and adequate milk supply have got people wondering if they could substitute as a dairy breed.

I never EVER thought, in the history of the world, that I would become a PRO at raising grass-fed lamb. But alas, here I am. Like I've said before,

Considering raising sheep but not sure which breed to go with? If so, you might want to think about selecting the Katahdin sheep as your breed of choice.

Katahdin sheep are one of several hair breeds, the most common of which includes Barbados Black Belly, St. Croix, and Dorper sheep.

I couldn't say enough good things about my katahdin sheep. They are great grazers, I don't have to sheer them, and they are even tempered.I have a farm podca...

If you don't want to shear wool, and are primarily interested in meat, one of these 13 hair sheep breeds may be for you.