Our Sheep
Southdown sheep are a small native breed originating from Sussex. They are an ancient breed and have been used to create a large number of modern sheep breeds. Southdowns are popular with smallholders due to their small size and calm nature. Southdowns are naturally polled (they are born without horns)
BABY ANIMALS
Did you know that baby Sheep are called Lambs!
ANIMAL GROUPS
Did you know that a group of Sheep are called a Flock!
Dorper sheep originate from South Africa, where they were developed by the South African Department of Agriculture in the 1930s to create a sheep suited to arid conditions. They were created by crossing Dorset Horn and Persian Blackhead sheep. Dorper sheep grow quickly and naturally shed their fleece. Dorper sheep have a characteristic black head and drooping ears.