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 Corriedale Sheep - Registered Corriedale Sheep for sale -  Updated 5.08.08

In the fall of 2005 we added a flock of sheep to or farm.  Our original thought was to find a breed that would have a use beyond our initial desire to inter-graze with our horses to improve the pasture.  Our Corriedales have made a noticeable difference in the quality of the grass (less weeds) and are friendly enough to allow the daughters to walk up to and pet. Our concerns about our inexperience with sheep and the warnings from our cattle raising friends not withstanding, our sheep are healthy (if not porcine in proportion), well adjusted (for sheep) and a part of the overall make up of our farm.  Our original starter flock of ewes were purchased from Saville Hill Farm in Lexington, VA.  Ron and Elizabeth Jackson's experience and kind natures were the perfect match to our inexperience and needy questioning about everything sheep like. 

In the fall of 2006 we decided to expand our Corrie flock and added a ram named by one of the daughters "Grin" to which we added "Big Boy" and four ewes.

The current plan, now that we are a fully operating flock, is to sell live lambs and sheep, wool as well as sending some sheep "to market".  Before committing to the Corriedale breed, we spent a good deal of time shopping around for a breed of sheep we liked.  We chose the Corriedale breed for a handful of reasons. First and foremost, they look like sheep (not goats).  Secondly, they are very versatile. They provide excellent wool for spinning and can be used as "go-to-market" sheep as well.  Third, Corriedales have a strong flocking instinct and are calm and friendly (key for the daughters). 

When the sheep first arrived in November of 2005 they were known by a number. Since their arrival our children have named them. The ewes are Moonbeam, Moonshine and Big Giant Ewe. Also part of the ewe herd is Cracker who was one of Big Giant Ewe's lambs in 2006.  Later the addition of 3 additional ewes who will be ready for breeding fall 2007.    To date these 3 additional ewes haven't been properly named, except for one nicknamed "Bold one".  

Our 2008 lambing should be our busiest yet.  We will put 7 ewes with Big Boy Grin and hope that he is able to service them all for 2008 lambs. 

We decided to get sheep not only to add diversity to the farm but to provide our Anatolian Shepherd Dogs with a real job to do.  Anatolians are livestock protection dogs, used specifically to guard sheep flocks.