Our flock is registered with the Coopworth Sheep Society of North America.
It is a selected flock with 70% of the ewes and 25% of the rams registered.
We have the largest registered flock in North America.
The Coopworth is an easy care, productive sheep doing well on pasture.
The breed was developed in New Zealand during the 1950's and 60's by
crossing Romney ewes with Border Leicester rams.
We breed for their mothering
ability, health, wool quality,
multiple births and
temperament. They perform
well in a variety of environments, lamb unassisted, produce a high yielding
and mild flavored carcass, shear a long and lustrous fleece preferred by
handspinners and show an above average resistance to hoof rot. Our flock
is enhanced through A.I. from New Zealand and Australia.
The adult ewes average 150 -
185 pounds and the adult ram
averages between 175 - 275
pounds.
We have natural white, grey, brown and black fleeces sheep. The wool is
well crimped with a bright luster. The micron count ranges from
approximately 46-50. The fleeces weigh an average of 8-12 pounds, but a
ram's fleece may go higher. Staple length averages 5-8 inches.
The Coopworth is more than a breed; it is a philosophy. Please call or e-mail
for available breeding stock.
These pictures are some of our replacement lambs, grazing on pasture. The lambs
are for our flock and for sale.
Our lambs are well
monitored,
vaccinated and
vetted as needed.
Paul, the shepard of our flock, has great influence in the effort to take great "sheep
shots". Just ask him to yell "SHEEP" and they come arunning! The trick is to be
prepared and snap shots quickly, as if he doesn't move them to fresh pasture, they
lose interest quickly.
