Our flock of registered Corriedale sheep was established in the summer of 1999 with stock contracted from The Clearing in Painted Post, NY. Dick and Ellen Luce had been raising superior Corriedales for over 20 years. Their emphasis was on the classic Corriedale genetics as well as superior fleece characteristics. We have maintained these genetic lines in our flock.
For inclusion in our flock, an animal must meet our standards for fleece characteristics, animal configuration and health factors. We limit the size of the flock so that we can maintain the highest possible management standards; however the flock averages forty adults.
Corriedale Sheep
The breed was developed in New Zealand and Australia during the late 1800’s. Lincoln and Leicester rams and Merion ewes provided the seed stock that produced this excellent dual purpose animal. From its base in the two lands of origin, Corriedale has become, by world population, the second most significant breed in the world after Merinos.
Corriedales are large-framed, polled with good carcass quality. Mature rams weigh from 175 to 275 lbs and ewes weigh from 130 to 180 lbs. The animals have a high yield fleece with excellent spinning characteristics.