Aspen Mountain Katahdin Sheep

Katahdins - Hair Sheep
Aspen Mountain Katahdins are selected for their size, conformation and hardiness. Breeding stock of excellent bloodlines from Canada to the Deep South, the ewes range in size from 195 lbs to 231 lbs after weaning twins and triplets in the fall.

These Hair Sheep grow an abundance of winter hair to withstand the harsh winters at this elevation over 6,100 feet. Thirty degrees below zero is not uncommon in the winter months. In the spring, they shed much as do the Mule Deer and Elk of this region; changing to a thin summer coat.

Weaned Rams Lambs Grazing

Ewes Grazing on the Mountain
The hottest days don't bother them as long as they have the shade of an Aspen or Spruce tree to ward off the sun's rays.

They are devoted, protective mothers producing plenty of milk for their twins and triplets.

Katahdins are capable of two sets of lambs in one year if the breeder wishes to breed them for another lambing in the fall. The meat from Katahdins is lean, tender and superbly delicious.

The Guardians

Jasmine & Shasta

My ewes have Pyrenees guardian dogs. There has not been an animal lost to predators since the Pyrenees came to Aspen Mountain Katahdins. Thankfully, since starting with Katahdins in 2005, this ranch has been free of disease and not a single Katahdin has been lost to illness.

Baby lambs are Sturdy and Correct

Aileen Scott
2462 Telegraph Gulch Rd
Butte, Montana
406-782-9357
aquando@aol.com