| Common Sheep breeds reared in our farm |
Sheep Breed | Characteristics/Advantages |
Dorper | – Adaptability to diverse climatic conditions. |
– Efficient conversion of forage into high-quality meat. | |
– Resilience to arid and semi-arid regions. | |
– Shedding characteristic reduces the need for shearing. | |
Blackhead Persian | – Well-suited to arid regions. |
– Exhibits resistance to common diseases. | |
East African Merino | – Prized for high-quality wool. |
– Thrives in cooler climates. | |
Hampshire | – Well-regarded for meat production. |
– Known for efficient feed conversion. | |
Suffolk | – Excellent meat quality. |
– Hardy and adaptable. |
- Sheep Farming: Where Tranquility Meets Productivity
Livestock Rearing
Sheep Rearing
Dorper sheep breed is one of our best choices for rearing due to its adaptability and superior meat quality. The breed has the ability to thrive in diverse climatic conditions, coupled with its efficient conversion of forage into high-quality meat.
Livestock keeping
Goat Rearing
Our goal in goat and sheep rearing venture is primarily for meat production. We rear only certain breeds that are well adopted to the hot climatic conditions, more resistant to diseases affecting goats and sheep. Nonetheless, our vets closely monitor the herds and maintains a vaccination schedule to ensure healthy herds. Further, we implement a biosecurity plan to prevent introduction and spread of diseases in the farm. Our choices of goats mostly are Galla and Boer goats due to their excellent meat production.
Breed | Characteristics | Suitability | Size Characteristics | Weight (Adult) |
Galla Goat | Excellent meat production, robust, adaptable to various climatic conditions | Meat farming | Medium to large | 30-50 kg |
Toggenburg Goat | High milk yield, adaptable | Milk production | Medium | 50-70 kg |
Saanen Goat | Excellent milk production, calm temperament | Milk production | Medium to large | 50-70 kg |
Boer Goat | Rapid growth, high meat quality | Meat production | Large | 60-90 kg |
Small East African Goat | Well-adapted to Kenyan conditions, hardy, resilient | All-purpose | Small to medium | 20-35 kg |
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Sheep farming
Sheep farming
Sheep farming