blesbuck breeding project - saddleback & yellow blesbuck
breeding objectives
- Horn lengths of both Rams & Ewes
- True-to-type Colours
- Big, Strong Bodies
- Adaptability to the harsh North West climate
- Genetic diversity
Saddleback Blesbuck breeding herd
In August 2016, this herd was purchased and proudly boasts the magnificent ram, Impi (15¼), who was 2½ years old at the time.
With perfect colours, Impi is the ultimate breeding ram.
Our first pure saddleback lambs were born at Hillcrest during 2017 with the next crop due in the next few months.
Yellow Blesbuck breeding herd
Our breeding ram, Buks (16 5/8″), is a Rowland Ward ram with prominent yellow colours.
We have introduced a younger breeding ram called Buksie.
Buksie will be used as our breeding ram in 2018.