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 the Wiltshire, Hampshire and Berkshire counties. They were plentiful 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 without the need of concentrates whilst retaining the excellent succulent flavour for which the breed is renowned.
The ewes lamb on an annual basis for up to 10-12 years. One of the most important characteristics is its ability to convert grass forage into prime quality meat. In turn this means that this breed will thrive in marginal grass conditions.
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