St. Croix Sheep
St. Croix are a North American heritage breed of hair sheep. Their ancestors were West African hair sheep that were brought to the Caribbean Islands in the 1600s. They were imported into the United States in 1975 from the U.S. Virgin Island of St. Croix and further developed into the St. Croix breed. This breed is listed as "threatened" on the 2015 Conservation Priority List and it's estimated that there are fewer than 5,000 of them worldwide.
We love the St. Croix sheep for many reasons: they're really easy care (no shearing - they shed), they're parasite and hoof rot resistant, they're not fussy eaters and don't require a bunch of grain, they're gentle and friendly. They're excellent mothers who regularly raise two or more lambs at a time, and they can breed at a young age and more than once a year. Best of all, they produce lean, mild tasting meat that's low in fat. What's not to love, right?
We love the St. Croix sheep for many reasons: they're really easy care (no shearing - they shed), they're parasite and hoof rot resistant, they're not fussy eaters and don't require a bunch of grain, they're gentle and friendly. They're excellent mothers who regularly raise two or more lambs at a time, and they can breed at a young age and more than once a year. Best of all, they produce lean, mild tasting meat that's low in fat. What's not to love, right?
