West Sussex Lamb

Hampshire Down flocks were established more than 150 years ago. The breed originated by crossing the Wiltshire Horn and the Berkshire Knot with the Southdown.

These flocks became very important in maintaining fertility on the thin soils of Wiltshire, Hampshire and Berkshire and were numerous across the whole of the South of England.

Hampshire Downs lamb naturally in December with a lambing percentage of around 150-180%. The lambs are very robust and hardy being able to withstand most climatic conditions from a very early age.

They are extensively kept both on pastures and uplands and will finish on grass quickly with no concentrates whilst retaining the excellent succulence and flavour for which the breed is renowned.

The ewes last well and regularly lamb for up to 10 or 12 years. One of the most important characteristics is outstanding food conversion which enables it to survive well in marginal grass conditions.

We now have some Hampshire ram lambs for sale, please contact us for further details.

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