It is an easy-care sheep: it grows a hair coat with little wool which moults naturally in the spring, and so does not need to be shorn. It is reared for meat only. It was developed by a breeder …

Learn about the Katahdin sheep breed, including its history, characteristics, and facts. This hair sheep breed is parasite resistant.

They were developed from both Caribbean and British breeds and can tolerate a wide range of climates. In winter, they grow thick coats to keep them warm, which they then shed in summer. …

Jul 19, 2025 · The Katahdin Sheep is a modern American breed of hair sheep reared for meat, known for its hardiness and ease of care. Unlike traditional wool sheep, Katahdins grow a hair …

The first KHSI members were accepted in 1987, and 23 breeders agreed to join KHSI and register their Katahdin stock. Katahdin are hardy, adaptable, low maintenance sheep that produce …

This Guide to Katahdin Hair Sheep is being provided as a courtesy to KHSI members, new owners of registered Katahdins and to those interested in raising Katahdin sheep in the future.

Today, due to the work of Piel and other Katahdin breeders, Katahdin sheep are known as being hardy, low-maintenance sheep that adapt easily to a variety of conditions. They are prized for …

Sep 11, 2023 · The hardy Katahdin combines excellent meat production and a rapid growth rate with vigorous reproduction, a self-shedding hair coat and the overall hardiness expected of an …

Sep 16, 2022 · Katahdin sheep are an adaptable, low-maintenance hair sheep breed used for meat and milk production. They originated in Maine, United States, and are medium-sized and …

Apr 1, 2023 · Learn about Katahdin sheep, their characteristics, care tips, and why they’re ideal for low-maintenance farming and breeding.