Purchasing
Katahdins
 The
Saskatchewan Katahdin Sheep Association's Membership Directory is
available by visiting the Members section of the SKSA website.
It is advisable to talk to several experienced producers, attend
conferences, shows and seminars on the breed and join the SKSA in order
to gain valuable information prior to purchasing.
Most Katahdin producers will provide new Shepard's with as much
assistance as possible to get them started with this tremendous breed of
sheep!
It
is always advisable to ask as many questions as possible before you
purchase breeding stock. Why is the producer selling?
What is the production history of the flock? Do they consistently produce multiple lambs?
Are the Katahdins registerable with the Canadian Livestock
Records Corporation? Are
the Katahdins identified correctly (do the ear tags match the
registration certificate)? Does
the breeding ram meet Canadian Katahdin Sheep Association standards?
Are there any flock health problems?
 Remember
purchasing a starter flock from a reputable breeder does have its
benefits over the unknown of an auction barn! General
factors to consider include:
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