2020 Rams for Sale from Old Slate Farm
We’ve chosen to offer the following rams for sale from our registered, NSIP enrolled Katahdin Sheep flock. All rams will be registered through KHSI. Each of these rams we feel will excel in a grass based system based on their performance through a parasite challenge, and their fast growth and early maturity. Please Contact Us if you are interested in our rams, and we can arrange a time to view or pick up the animal. Delivery options may be available, please inquire.
OSF2003
DOB: 1/23/2020
Birth Type: Twin
BWT (lbs): 7.7
Sire: GBR7112
Dam: MOF1833
Dam’s Sire: MOF1741
Dam’s performance record: 2/2, 2/2
Adj. WWT (lbs): 55.9
Adj. PWWT (lbs): 109.36
Current Weight (lbs): 100.0
Codon 171: QR
This ram is in the top 3% of the breed for growth (PWWT: 5.5) and parasite resistance (PFEC: -99) traits. With a deep pedigree and strong dataset, this ram is sure to sire lambs that will flourish in a pasture-based system. Sire and Dam both hail from top performing grass-based NSIP breeding flocks. Nice looking with strong, correct legs.
*Sale Pending Pick-up*
OSF2007
DOB: 1/28/2020
Birth Type: Twin
BWT (lbs): 10.5
Sire: WRI17137
Dam: WVF516
Dam’s Sire: WRI079
Dam’s performance record: 2/2, 2/2
Adj. WWT (lbs): 63.53
Adj. PWWT (lbs): 115.85
Current Weight (lbs):112
Codon 171: RR
A very well balanced ram lamb with excellent growth that puts him in the top 2% of Katahdins (PWWT: 6.0) paired with a 108.9 Hair Index. A real looker of a ram, and he performed well in our parasite challenges with a below average fecal egg count in our raw data. His sire’s two lambs sold for a combined $6,200 in the 2019 SWAREC Ram Test in Glade Spring, VA. He grew and matured quickly and steadily, and was a standout in our lamb crop this year.
*This ram is consigned to the 2020 NSIP Online Auction on July 10th*
OSF2017
DOB: 2/4/2020
Birth Type: Twin
BWT (lbs): 8.1
Sire: WRI17137
Dam: MOF1804
Dam’s Sire: MOF1741
Dam’s performance record: 1/1, 2/2
Adj. WWT (lbs): 60.4
Adj. PWWT (lbs): 98.66
Current weight (lbs): 91
Codon 171: RR
This lamb has the phenotype we love to see with the dataset that we strive for in our flock. Balanced traits across the board, with an impressive PFEC of -97. His sire’s two lambs sold for a combined $6,200 in the 2019 SWAREC Ram Test in Glade Spring, VA. His dam is a standout ewe in our flock, with a large capacity while still being medium framed and excellent mothering ability.
*This ram is SOLD to Kathy and Jeff Bielek of Misty Oaks Farm*
OSF2018
DOB: 2/4/2020
Birth Type: Twin
BWT (lbs): 8.5
Sire: WRI17137
Dam: MOF1804
Dam’s Sire: MOF1741
Dam’s performance record: 1/1, 2/2
Adj. WWT (lbs): 59.3
Adj. PWWT (lbs): 88.4
Current Weight (lbs): 90
Codon 171: QR
Twin to OSF2017, this ram also has an excellent look complete with well balanced traits across the board. Good parasite resistance (PFEC: -81) and maternal traits (Index: 106.0).
*This ram is consigned to the 2020 NSIP Online Auction*
OSF2034
DOB: 2/12/2020
Birth Type: Triplet
BWT (lbs): 7.7
Sire: OSF1901
Dam: MOF1823
Dam’s Sire: MOF604
Dam’s performance record: 1/1, 3/2
Adj. WWT (lbs): 49.9
Adj. PWWT (lbs): 79.6
Current Weight (lbs): 72
Codon 171: RR
Good maternal traits and excellent parasite resistance can be found in this beautiful triplet ram lamb. With a -97 PWFEC and moderate prolificacy, this ram will be sure to improve your ewes, giving daughters with enhanced parasite resistance and superior mothering of multiples.
*This ram is SOLD*
OSF2021
DOB: 2/5/2020
Birth Type: Twin
BWT (lbs): 9.2
Sire: WRI17137
Dam: NWT18022
Dam’s Sire: WRI6055
Dam’s performance record: 2/2, 2/2
Adj. WWT (lbs): 53.5
Adj. PWWT (lbs): 91.6
Current Weight (lbs): 86
Codon 171: RR
Another gorgeous ram lamb by our top performing ram, WRI17137 ‘Tex’ Top 15% of the breed for prolificacy and Hair Index. If you need maternal traits with good parasite resistance in your flock, this is a great option. We will be retaining his twin sister in our small ewe flock.
$600
