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Black
Diamond
Ranch
Black Diamond Ranch produces 8-12, black headed Dorper lambs yearly. We have a selection of
purebred and fullblood ewe lambs and rams. Prices vary with pedigrees and gender. I sell the fullblood
sheep for a higher price.
Please ask and will let you know what we have available.
DORPER SHEEP
The Dorper is a South African meat and hair sheep breed developed in the 1930s. The Dorper sheep
breeds were developed out of necessity to have an animal that could thrive in the harsh African climate.
Dorper Sheep thrive in hot dry areas due to their adaptability and hardiness. Dorper sheep are superb
browsers and utilize the available material in a pasture much better than other breeds. The light hair coat
sheds spontaneously, and is ideal for our hot western summers.
There are two Dorper sheep breeds, one with the characteristic black head (Dorpers) as well as one with
a white head, White Dorpers
The Dorper breed was developed for the arid regions of South Africa but has proven that it is adaptable
to many conditions throughout the world. The rams are known to be early maturing and can breed as
early as 100 days.
Dorpers are known to have an extended breeding season, so three lamb crops in two years is possible.
They are very fertile and multiple births are the norm. In South Africa, under extensive conditions,
Dorpers are consistently producing 150-180% lamb crop. On our farm, where there is a much better
quality of grazing, we are getting 200% lamb crop after the first lambing.
The ewes have great udders and are good milkers and have good mothering abilities. Dorpers are
known for their calm disposition. They show exceptional adaptability, hardiness, reproductive rates and
growth, often reaching, 80 lbs. in 4 months.
Dorpers are well proportioned with excellent conformation. They are moderate framed and of good
body length. The best asset of the Dorper is in the hind quarters where the most expensive meat is
produced. They produce superb lamb carcasses. The meat is lean and very mild in flavor. Mature Dorper
ewes average 180-210 lbs. and mature rams average from 225 lbs. up.
For more information please log onto:
http://www.dorper.org/