The Katahdin sheep that graze under the solar panels aren’t just average sheep. They have a genetic resistance to the animal’s biggest killer, the barber pole worm, while also being able to ...

so they “tossed around a few plans,” before deciding to raise Katahdin sheep. Start-up costs for the sheep, compared with cattle, are much cheaper because costs per animal are less expensive ...

I had purebred Katahdin sheep, a hair sheep that sheds its coat ... but in our operation it’s much easier to sort the animals, move them, load them and ship them if you can reach out and grab ...

Sheep are social animals, so they need companionship ... who recommends the Dorper and the Katahdin breeds as best bets for small flocks. Dorper sheep sport smooth coats and are raised for mutton as ...

Katahdin sheep were developed in Maine and named for that state’s highest peak. They are low maintenance animals and do not produce a fleece and therefore do not require shearing. Eric said it ...

Human history and domesticated sheep are inextricably linked, and these animals remain one of the ... we manage a flock of sheep descended from Katahdin ewes and Mouflon-cross rams.

Sheep sometimes are reputed to be a stubborn, unintelligent animal. But Maynard's long experience tells him otherwise. "They're plenty smart," he said. Lillehaugen Farms raise the Katahdin breed ...

I always loved animals and petting zoos ... We did lots of research and looking into breeds, with this we found that Katahdin sheep are very low maintenance and do great in harsh weather.