Purchasing Katahdins

The Saskatchewan Katahdin Sheep Association's Membership Directory is available upon request from the Association's secretary. Talk to several experienced producers.  Attend conferences, shows and seminars on the breed. Join the SKSA as an Associate member.

Before you purchase breeding stock....ask questions. Why is the producer selling? 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? What is the reproduction history? Are there any health problems?

General factors to consider include: 

• Canadian registration
• Coat grade
• Polled animal
• Quality appearance
• Bloodline
• Age
• Soundness (proven/not proven)
• Production record
• Show record
• Replacement guarantee