About Katahdin Sheep

Katahdin is pronounced “ka-TAH-din” named after Mt. Katahdin in Maine. Katahdin sheep are hardy, heavy muscled and medium sized. They are a unique hair sheep instead of the more common wooly sheep, with a combination of desirable traits. This breed was developed in America to produce meat efficiently and economically. The meat tends to be lean and mild in flavor even in older sheep. The Katahdin are economical. They can breed out of season, do not require shearing or tail docking, are well known for being disease and parasite resistant, and demonstrate good prolificacy. The breed tends to be naturally tolerant of climactic extremes and adapts well to various feed and forage systems. Katahdin sheep demonstrate calm dispositions, lamb easily, and tend to be great mothers. Lambs have a high rate of survival and rapid growth performance. Mature breeding ewes often support at least twins. Their milk is rich in fat content, creating opportunity as dairy sheep. Farms can produce exceptional sheep’s milk products. White is the most common hair color of Katahdin sheep, but some exhibit brown or other colors. Spots may be displayed in unique patterns. The Katahdin are becoming increasingly more popular. Homestead Farm As a hardy, adaptable, low maintenance breed, Katahdin sheep are well suited for commercial flocks Family Owned and Operated and hobby farms. Artisan Farm

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Homestead Farm has perhaps the largest flock of Lambs are offered for sale for milking Katahdin sheep in the Pacific Northwest. meat, as show lambs or breeding Sheep’s Milk Products prospects. Sheep’s Milk Products Grass Fed The closely monitored flock is certified grass-fed. Show Lambs Katahdin ewes are good milk producers, with milk rich This more natural feeding strategy results in organic Homestead Farm Katahdin show in butterfat. Farm fresh milk from our own dairy is lean meat with a milder taste, and exceptional lambs are prized for their long, used at Homestead Farm to create a limited supply sheep’s milk products. sturdy body conformation, nice of some prized quality sheep’s milk products. heads, and unique hair coats Breeding Program Sheep’s Milk Cheese that sometimes display non-white color. Homestead Farm’s breeding program is designed to Homestead Farm’s cheese is improve the Katahdin breed by increasing size, milk In each lamb crop there may be several good ram and made from farm fresh production and encouraging rapid lamb growth. This future breeding ewe prospects. sheep’s milk and other top program improves conformation and increases the Meat Lambs quality products. Some of the number of lambs for market sheep, but we also like Homestead Farm offers a variety of butchering more popular cheese flavors to encourage a more refined-looking head well suited services. This includes: are blue cheese, gouda, and apple-smoked gouda. for show lambs. Ewes can support more lambs with higher milk production, and increased quantity is also  On Site Customer Butchering. Kill, clean and Sheep’s Milk Soap a dairy benefit. process your lamb according to your preferences. Soap from Homestead Farm is made of top quality natural Sheep’s Milk Advantages  Full Service Butchering. Your lamb is cut and oils and farm fresh sheep’s Homestead Farm takes advantage of the farm’s dairy wrapped per your preferences, either at a USDA milk. Soap of various gentle and produces cheese, smudge (sheep’s milk fudge), facility or by a local butcher. and skin care products such as soap, lotions and scents are available, as well Availability of meat lambs is limited, based on the size creams. as an unscented option. A variety of molds are used of the lamb crop. to shape the soap. Sheep’s milk is higher in butterfat, calcium and protein than cow’s or even goat’s milk, yet is lower in Sheep’s Milk Lotions & Creams saturated fat. This nutritious milk is an option for Some of the more Homestead Farm lotions and many people who are lactose intolerant. The taste is exceptional registered creams are made of top quality richer and creamier, which is also apparent in food Katahdin lambs may be natural oils and farm fresh rich, products such as cheese. Sheep’s milk used in skin set aside as show lamb thick sheep’s milk in a variety of care products also offers unique benefits. prospects or future appealing scents. These quality breeding stock. The skin care products are based on sheep’s milk skin care products include some which is naturally beneficial to skin by helping to ultraviolet protection. remove dead skin cells while holding moisture in, and Smudge assisting with sun damage while also providing some Homestead Farm’s delicious smudge (sheep’s milk natural sun protection. Milk protein has also been fudge) from is made of top quality products and farm identified as containing functional antimicrobial and fresh sheep’s milk. anti-inflammatory characteristics. The end result is skin feeling soft and smooth, with a firmer and hydrated appearance.