Description: Discover the robust Katahdin Sheep at Slevinsky Farms in Alberta. Explore our sustainable, low-maintenance breed for efficient meat production and learn about our farming practices.
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Katahdin sheep, named after Mount Katahdin in Maine, represent a unique and increasingly popular breed in the world of sheep farming. Developed in the mid-20th century by Michael Piel, a farmer who sought to create a hardy, low-maintenance breed, Katahdins were primarily bred from West African hair sheep and various British breeds. The most distinctive feature of Katahdin sheep is their hair coat, which naturally sheds, eliminating the need for shearing. This characteristic not only reduces labor and cost f