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Purebred babydoll sheep located in Feilding, NZ Babydolls have a short fleece staple, it should be fairly dense, yet fine.

Babydolls in our flock were imported from Australia in 2014 -they are purebred babydoll miniature sheep, a very rare breed. "World Famous in NZ" due to Yealands Winery in Marlborough using them instead of lawnmowers, in order to reduce emissions: http://www.babydollwines.co.nz/pages/baby-doll/meet-babydolls

Our flock was imported from the same Aussie breeder as Yealands flock. These lovely sheep

are NOT runts or stunted sheep, nor sheep bred down for size; they are the original "Olde English" Southdowns. They have been named Babydoll Southdowns, to distinguish between these "original type" of smaller Southdown and the "modern" larger Southdown that is widely bred throughout Australia and NZ today. The Babydoll Southdown sheep is recognised as one of the oldest Downs breeds that originated in the United Kingdom. Their ancestors are believed to have been grazing the short sweet herbage of the Downs when William of Normandy set foot on English soil at Pevensy. Babydolls can be different colours ranging from off white to black. Although, these sheep are quite rare in Australia and NZ and the main colour found to date is an off white to cinnamon colour with dark brown points and legs. Their woolly faces and a permanent smile have given them the nick name of "Teddy Bear" sheep. Their temperament is gentle, (sometimes even docile), friendly and curious. The Babydolls have been used widely throughout the US and UK to eat the undergrowth in vineyards and orchards alike. They are great lawn mowers and rarely go out of their way to damage growth on trees. Due to their stocky build and can mature between 17" to 24" (42.5cm to 60cm) at the shoulders, they are limited to how far they can reach the limbs on trees. Babydolls were the original meat sheep and their wool used for craft purposes. There almost square stature gives them a firm foot hold on the ground and are fairly robust for such a small animal.

06/08/2024

We are right in the middle of lambing - exciting times!
We have to share this photo of our 'little hobby project" -meet little Dee! (who will be looking for a new home upon weaning!).
Dee is one week old and quite different from our purebred babydoll stock - his Dad is purebred African Pygmy ram, and his Mum is a tiny 1/2 babydoll, 1/2 Dwarf Romney. While we are a purebred babydoll stud, we could not resist purchasing a small group of purebred African Pygmy sheep, who are even smaller than babydolls. For now, we have crossed one of the African Pygmy rams with our babydoll/dwarf Romney cross ewes. Dee has also inherited some of his Dad'd brown coloring -he is very handsome!
Dee will be available to adopt - we would prefer as a wether, but we would consider a breeding home aswell.
PM us to enquire about adopting Dee. 🐑
(Dee is based in Central Hawkes Bay, but we can easily get him to Manawatu as we go there all the time too)

15/09/2023

*****Update: Lambert has now found a lovely home

23/07/2023

New lambs update:
Hello from little Vanilla

12/07/2023

Beautiful morning for checking the ewes and lambs! No fresh lambs this morning, but we had 2 sets of twins yesterday from this mob

10/07/2023

"Life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get." - Forrest Gump.

Do you need a sweet lamb with a bit of a story to tell? Introducing your very own Forrest Gump - More affectionately known as Gumpy or The Gumpster. Gumpy was born on the 24th of June and was unfortunately rejected by his Mum who decided she only wanted to care for one baby this year. We were lucky we managed to save him as he was cold when we found him and within a day, we noticed there was something not quite right.

Gumpy had bowed knees. He was slow to walk, and struggled to walk for any length of time. So we took him to the vets who splinted his legs and he quickly adapted and got stronger by the day! Can you see why he was named Forrest Gump? His legs are currently straight but we can't promise that they will stay this way - although we hope they do! Regardless, he will have a fantastic life ahead of him as a companion sheep.

He is 3/4 Baby doll and 1/4 Dwarf romney and has been wethered which means he is the perfect pet day lamb! He is friendly, affectionate and will lie and try to tell you he hasn't eaten - even when he's just chugged a whole bottle! He's been on a lead several times and isn't opposed to being led around, especially when there's a bottle around!

If you think the Gumpster would be the perfect lawn mower for your lawn, please message us for more details.

06/07/2023

First lambs for 2023! A lovely little set of twins -one boy and one girl

09/09/2022

Little Dobby went to his new home north of Auckland last week , and sent us these cute photos of him and his new Valais brother

06/09/2022

****UPDATE*********************************************
Little man has gone to his new home :)
We do have some more ram lambs of the same cross available. They are not orphans but still with Mum and will be available at 3 months old (October). PM us if interested!
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Pet lamb available, cutest little boy, 2 weeks old - must be picked up from Feilding, Manawatu, or we can recommend a good pet transporter. He is 2 weeks old tiny boy, drinking well and thriving, he has had his first vaccination too. Would make the most amazing pet day lamb

10/08/2022

Little Munchkin just had twins today

29/07/2022

Gorgeous twins born today - check out the video

These two wee baby doll lambs had arrived in the last hour before I spotted them! one was still fresh with blood and umbilical cord still wet! how sweet they are! spring is almost here!

13/07/2022

First babydoll baby for this year was born yesterday ! A gorgeous little boy

30/08/2021

One of our babydoll ewes with her twins

25/07/2021

*******UPDATE: Thanks for all who messaged -the boys have found a lovely home :) *******

Two pet lambs available - must be picked up from Feilding, Manawatu. Both boys. their sire is our handsome babydoll ram George, and their Mum is a Dwarf Romney ewe (this cross is usually smaller than a babydoll when grown).
They are 5 days old , drinking well and thriving, They have had their first vacc. Please do pm us for the price and details.
(picture taken today while they were sunbathing :)))

11/05/2021

We have a number of crossbred Babydoll ewes, wethers and rams available for sale. Age range 1-3 years, all are by one of our beautiful purebred Babydoll sires, and their mums are purebred Romney Dwarves, pedigree Gotland or purebred Arapawa.

Ewes have been running with our handsome Babydoll stud Henry Junior so are likely in lamb.

All have inherited relatively small stature and gentle natures. Recently crutched. Priced from $200-$400 negotiable. Get in quick :)

PM for details!

Address

1 Cobham Way
Feilding
4702

Telephone

+64274526723

Website

http://nzbabydolls.co.nz/

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