An ideal choice for today's livestock producer:

• No Shearing, Tail Docking or Crutching Required

• Consumer Appeal for the Mild Flavoured Meat

• Affordable Set-up Costs and Feeding Costs

• Superior Foraging Ability

• Hardy and Adaptable Animals

• Early Maturity

• Multiple Births and Easy Lambing

• Non-seasonal Breeders

• Longevity

• Carcasses Dress Out Clean and Easy

• Canadian Registered Breed

The Katahdin Sheep is a nationally recognized breed raised strictly for its meat. Katahdins adapt well to various climatic and forage conditions; and require no shearing, tail docking or crutching. These low-maintenance factors along with consumer appeal for the mild flavoured meat are major reasons why many producers view Katahdins as an ideal livestock breed for today's full time farmer, part time farmer, or acreage owner.