Buyer question
How long do Katahdin sheep live?
Our Animal Library gives the Katahdin sheep a lifespan of 10–12 years.
Source: the Katahdin sheep page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Katahdin sheep in the Animal Library
The detail
Katahdins were developed in Maine in the 1950s as a hair sheep that sheds instead of needing shearing. They are hardy, parasite tolerant and easy lambing, which makes them one of the most popular breeds for new shepherds.
- Hardiness
- 5 out of 5 (Parasite tolerant)
- Origin
- Maine, US
- Best fit
- First flocks, pasture
- Temperament
- Calm, alert
What to weigh
Katahdins are leaner and lighter-muscled than Suffolks or Dorpers. Parasite tolerance still needs management in wet climates.