For the first time since the Covid pandemic, the South West Southdown breeders got together on March 2nd for a very enjoyable Sunday carvery lunch at the The King’s Arms Inn, Tedburn St Mary
Southdown breeders witnessed history being made at the Platinum Celebration Sale from Jonathan Long and family’s Chaileybrook flock of Southdowns at Worcester on Saturday 7th December.
The text books advise that sheep gestation is 147 days, sadly sheep don’t read text books. With my flocks, and my system the mean gestation every year is 145 days. Very few reach the 147 day mark, and the latest I have recorded was 153 days, tho’ I cannot totally warranty her tupping date.
Thanks to the generosity of members and the efforts of Council to secure breed history, three new trophies have been awarded for the first time this year.
The 2023-2024 season has been an outstanding year for Southdown Young Breeders, with their dedication to the breed reflected in numerous successes across prominent shows and sales.