2022 Lambs for Sale
Our 2022 Lambs
Our 2022 lambs were born between March 5 and April 7. All will be registered or registrable with Katahdin Hair Sheep International. Inc., and all will be enrolled in the National Sheep Improvement Program (NSIP). Our lambs' weight gains are due solely to milk, hay and pasture/browse, as we are a forage-based operation, reserving grain for late gestation/lactation. Lambs have been genotyped for scrapie resistance, with all testing RR or QR. They have been vaccinated twice to prevent overeating disease, tetanus and pneumonia .
Data: EBVs and Raising-Adjusted Weights
We use Estimated Breeding Values, which link the data from our animals to related animals on other farms, to give us a better idea of how our sheep's offspring will perform. These values also guide us as we purchase stock and make mating decisions. EBVs increase in accuracy over time as more farm connections and information are added. In our lamb profiles below, the NSIP IDs are hyperlinked to each animal's page in the NSIP Searchable Database, allowing you to see the full range of EBVs and trace pedigrees. At Bluestem Farm, we have selected for parasite resistance and good mothering.
We calculate Raising-Adjusted Weights to level the playing field for our lambs, accounting for gender, birth type, the age of their dams and other conditions that affect weight gain. In our profiles, we include a 60-day Raising-Adjusted Weight as well as a projected Raising-Adusted-Weight for younger lambs within two weeks of 60 days of age.
Terms of Purchase
Our ewe lambs will sell for $450; our ram lambs will start at $550 and increase according to their NSIP estimated breeding values as well as visual appraisals. We require a $100 nonrefundable deposit to hold a lamb. Bluestem Farm will cover the cost of registration with KHSI.
Transportation
Transportation is the responsibility of the buyer, including fees for any required certificates of veterinary inspection. However, for those within 200 miles of Weatherford and/or the DFW area of Texas, we will deliver for a mileage fee, including the return trip.