We had the wonderful opportunity to visit with Matt DeVader at his Rocky Top Ranch in Holton, KS. Elara discusses with Matt about his Katahdin sheep, how he raises them and their pest resistance. Check out this year's New York Sheep and Wool Festival at www.sheepandwool.com
The Katahdin is a breed of domestic sheep developed in Maine, United States and named after Mount Katahdin - the state’s highest peak. The breed was developed during the second half of the 20th century by crossing selected St. Croix sheep from the Virgin Islands with various other breeds, including the Suffolk. Lambs were selected based on hair coat, meat-type conformation, high fertility, and flocking instinct.
For more information please visit Matt's website at www.rockytopranch.net. Also, visit:
www.livestockconservancy.org
en.wikipedia.o...
www.katahdins.org