Our Story
Built Through Adversity
Our breeding program began in 1968, driven by a desire to improve the traditional Romney; tackling low lambing percentages and the constant demand of having to assist ewes at lambing. Then, in 1986, a severe Facial Eczema wipe-out dealt a major blow, forcing us to rebuild from the ground up. Instead of simply replacing what was lost, we committed to breeding sheep that could genuinely withstand the pressures of modern farming.
We became early adopters and founding members of FE testing, working closely with industry partners to ensure our flock was measured, challenged, and proven. That experience shaped our philosophy: breed animals that perform when conditions are at their worst.
Our Breeding Philosophy
Efficient, Maternal, and Productive
We have intentionally bred a line of sheep that:
Carry strong maternal traits
Maintain moderate, efficient body size
Deliver high reproduction, fertility, and lamb survival
Perform across varied land types and feed conditions
These ewes convert feed into production efficiently without the cost of unnecessary size.
58+ Years
Breeding Excellence & Innovation
Pioneer group breeding since 1968, advancing Facial Eczema tolerance, worm resistance, and genomic testing.
150% – 160%
Lambing Percentage
Consistently achieved from high-performing, medium-weight ewes run under intensive stocking rates.
0.71 Under mg/kg
Facial Eczema Tolerance
Testing sporidesmin at the highest industry levels since 1986 to deliver elite, field-proven flock protection.
Stud & Commercial Flocks
Proven Under Pressure
We run both a stud flock and a commercial flock, with commercial operations on our home farm and in Dannevirke. These ewes are heavily challenged year-round, especially through lambing, ensuring our genetics are tested in real-world conditions.
"If a sheep can perform here, it can perform anywhere."
Partners & Collaboration
Members of WormFEC Gold
Members of FE Gold
Members of ARDG Sheep Breeders Group
These partnerships ensure our flock is benchmarked, challenged, and continually improving.
