WE HAVE 2019 BABYDOLL LAMBS AVAILABLE!!
We purchased our first babydoll sheep in 2010 and have enjoyed breeding and sharing these special little smiley sheep with others over the past 9 years. There is nothing cuter than a Babydoll lamb!
Due to unexpected life events, we had to take a little time away from the selling and marketing portion of our little Babydoll sheep business. The good news is that we are back in full-swing and still have
2019 BABYDOLL LAMBS AVAILABLE.
We offer quality, registered Babydoll lambs and have both black and off-white lambs. This year, we were blessed with a few lambs with spots - so exciting and adorable!
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Babydoll Sheep - WHAT'S NOT TO LOVE ?!?
Babydoll sheep are a particular breed of sheep and are shorter in stature than their cousins. As adults, they average about 22-24 inches tall at the shoulder and weigh between 125-225 . They are a stocky, hardy breed and are truly "easy-keepers". Like all sheep, they need regular care and attention such as yearly shearing to harvest their awesome wool, yearly vaccinations to keep them happy and healthy, hooves trimmed several times a year, and worming on occasion just like all livestock. They like room to graze and love to eat weeds. They require shelter from severe weather and shade in the summer. What makes them so special is they have a natural smile and easy going disposition. Babydoll lambs are prey animals and they instinctually are a little shy, but once you win their hearts, they are sure to capture yours.
Our flock of Babydoll sheep all have names and unique personalities.
We originally purchased our Babydoll flock to graze our established vineyard. Because of their short stature they did a fantastic job of weeding and pruning the vines as high as they could reach, never harming the grape vines themselves. As the years went by life got busier and so we decided to stop producing grapes, but we just couldn't give up the Babydolls as they had become part of the family.
We sell Babydolls throughout the United States for vineyards, weed eaters on small farms, petting zoos, 4-H projects, wool production, hobby breeders. No matter their purpose, these adorable little teddy bear like creatures quickly become favorite farm pets.
We sell registered Babydolls because we believe in preserving this wonderful breed. Registration allows us to maintain accurate records and breed standards and continue to provide quality animals. All of our breeding flock are registered with NABSSAR (North American Babydoll Southdown Sheep Association and Registry). A few of our sheep are also registered with OEBR (Old English Babydoll Registry). This year we joined the new registry BSSBA (Babydoll Southdown Sheep Breeders Association). All of these registries have their own flavor, so to speak, but all have the same goal of promoting and maintaining this unique little breed of sheep.
We will never become independently wealthy breeding and selling Babydolls but our hearts are fuller and our lives are richer for sure!
Off-white or black babydoll lambs - ewe lambs RR scrapie resistant at codon 171*....................$525
Off-white or black babydoll lambs - ewe lambs QR scrapie resistant at codon 171*....................$500
Pricing includes registration, first vaccinations, worming, tail docking, and vet health certificate.
*For more information about Scrapie resistance at codon 171, please see Useful Information Page. regarding
babydoll lambs.
Off-white or black registered babydoll lambs - ram lambs RR scrapie resistant at codon 171*..............$450
Pricing includes registration, first vaccinations, worming, tail docking, and vet health certificate.
*For more information about Scrapie resistance at codon 171, please see Useful Information Page
Off-white or black babydoll lambs - wethered male lambs...$200
Babydoll wethers make awesome pets as they do not have to deal with any pesky hormones or mood changes during breeding season. We humanely castrate some of our young male lambs with the knowledge that they will have great lives ahead as lovable pets, wool producers, and weed eaters. Since wethers are not for breeding purposes, they are not registered.
Why does Scrapie resistance matter? Scrapie is a devastating, contagious, neurological disease in sheep and goats. There is no vaccine or treatment and the USDA tracks cases of Scrapie in the United States. If animals are found to have Scrapie, then they must be euthanized. Thankfully, this disease is relatively rare, in part due to the efforts of genetic testing and ethical breeding practices. Codon 171 is a genetic marker for natural resistance to Scrapie. Sheep that are genetically" “RR" have the most resistance and "QR" offers some resistance. Most of our babydoll sheep are RR Scrapie resistant and we believe that by breeding with this resistance in mind and genetic testing, we can offer the best quality babydoll lambs and do our part to help eradicate this terrible disease. Also, we only sell RR scrapie resistant stud rams.
Some states may require additional testing and import permits. We have a wonderful vet who is very knowledgeable and who will arrange and provide all required paperwork for your new babydoll lambs . While these additional costs are usually nominal, they are not included in the prices listed above.
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While transportation is not included in the price of the lambs/sheep, most of our customers enjoy coming to our humble little farm in Colorado to pick up their new babydoll lambs . Colorado is a beautiful place to visit! When that is not possible, Western Woollies will work with the buyer to arrange a safe and reliable third-party transporter whenever possible. Sometimes, we can even meet buyers 1/2 way to shorten their drive times. Give us a call, we are happy to help!
Babydoll sheep are "Easy-Keepers" but they do need care and attention.
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