Babydoll Southdown Rams
When we first started looking for stud sheep that met with our look and size back in 2009 we found there were only a small number of breeders that had stock available for sale.
We eventually purchased one ram and two ewes from Hillgrove Stud in Kyneton Victoria. At that time the stud was owned and managed by Murray & Judy Peart who still had the last of the flocks bred by the founding stud owners, the Metcalf family.
James Metcalf of Hill borough farm founded his Southdown stud "Hillgrove" in 1921. He imported into Australia, from the United Kingdom, many fine examples of English Southdowns and, with his sons, had great success in the show ring.
Our stock have been selected to have the same look and quality of the traditional 1930 to 1960 type of Southdown. Using the services of animal breeding centres such as Westbreed, Genstock and Allstock has allowed us to complete three successful Artificial Insemination programs. We have stored semen available for sale.
We eventually purchased one ram and two ewes from Hillgrove Stud in Kyneton Victoria. At that time the stud was owned and managed by Murray & Judy Peart who still had the last of the flocks bred by the founding stud owners, the Metcalf family.
James Metcalf of Hill borough farm founded his Southdown stud "Hillgrove" in 1921. He imported into Australia, from the United Kingdom, many fine examples of English Southdowns and, with his sons, had great success in the show ring.
Our stock have been selected to have the same look and quality of the traditional 1930 to 1960 type of Southdown. Using the services of animal breeding centres such as Westbreed, Genstock and Allstock has allowed us to complete three successful Artificial Insemination programs. We have stored semen available for sale.
Recently had our rams tested for Gaucher disease and cold tolerance gene marker,
The Gene-Marker Laboratory undertakes research in animal molecular genetics.
Cold tolerance Score AA indicated they test at the lowest risk.
The Cold Tolerance Gene-Marker Test
results can be used to aid in the selection
of sheep that are more likely to have cold-tolerant progeny.
click on the link below to read about cold tolerance
research.lincoln.ac.nz/resources/general/Cold-Tolerance-Gene-Marker-Test.pdf
Gaucher disease Negative .Very important test to get negative in.
Now able to offer our buyers even more peace of mind.
click on the link below to read about Gaucher disease
research.lincoln.ac.nz/resources/general/Gaucher-disease-gene-test.pdf
Australian Titled Champion Babydoll Southdown
Ram Tanjar Little Spot has shown successfully for many Championships and Interbreeds. Reg ASSBA and AABMGS 59cm, Sire: Hillgrove 16/09. Dam: Hillgrove 34/09. Parents bred by Murray and Judy Peart.
Tanjar Little spot in now retired from Breeding at 10 years old he has sired some amazing stock Thankfully we have his semen on ice and will use this in our planned AI program 2022.
Hillgrove 20/13 bred by Murray and Judy Peart. Imported into WA from Victoria 2014. Reg Southdown ASSBA and Babydoll Southdown AABMGS, 57cm.
Hillgrove 20/13 .We have his semen available for sale and for our AI programs.
Kallista 90/13. Imp Vic. Bred by Marty Koolstra from Kallista Stud. Registered Southdown ASSBA and Babydoll Southdown AABMGS, 58 cm.
Kallista 90/13 has been sold to NSW
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Kallista 90/13. Imp Victoria.
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Currently standing at stud for the 2021 Breeding season
Tanjar Sherlock Reg Southdown ASSBA & Babydoll Southdown AABMGS. Retained by Tanjar and used in the 2019 / 2020 breeding season. Height measured at 54 cm @ 18 months, Sherlock is our smallest ram. Sire: Hillgrove 20/13. Dam: Roblin 054/11. Heritage breed Champion of show Kelmscott AG 2019 Champion Babydoll Kelmscott AG show 2019 |
Tanjar Sherlock
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Tanjar Kings Copper
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Tanjar Kings Copper Registered Southdown ASSBA & Babydoll Southdown AABMGS. Retained by Tanjar and used sparingly in our 2020 breeding season. Sire: Roblin 002/09 Dam:Tanjar Little Chilli Sire of Dam Hillgrove 20/13 Currently standing at stud for the 2021 Breeding season 
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Introducing
Tanjar Naboo
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INTRODUCING 2021 TANJAR NABOO Sire : Tanjar Little Spot Dam: Tanjar Jelly Bean Sire of Dam :Hillgrove 20/13 Combing the best of our genetics Naboo is registered Purebred Babydoll Southdown with AABMGS Southdown with ASSBA Measuring in at 49.5cm @18 months making him the smallest Purebred Babydoll ram we have ever seen . Naboo will be used in 2021 and we look forward to seeing his first babies hit the ground July/August . Lambs from Naboo will be available for purchase from July/Aug onwards. |
As we are constantly looking to diversify our Babydoll Bloodlines
For the 2021 Breeding season we will also use our Two eastern States import Rams
Adding valuable genetics to our ewe base bloodlines.
For the 2021 Breeding season we will also use our Two eastern States import Rams
Adding valuable genetics to our ewe base bloodlines.
Looking for Genetic traits that match your breeding objectives ? Meat quality,soundness,conformation,Temperament,Fertility
Wether you are searching for a Ram to improve your existing stock,new genetics or just starting out We have the ram for you
. Our Babydoll Ram buyers have achieved their breeding objectives by selecting our superior genetics.
Hover over the above photos to see where our rams have gone.