ST. CROIX SHEEP IN MICHIGAN

You might not think that an animal that originated in a tropical climate would do well in an area that can also be snowy and frigid. We've been very impressed with how well this sheep has adapted to our weather. When it's really cold their hair grows longer and thicker, then sheds when the weather warms up. They've proven that they are not just a warm climate sheep!

EXCELLENT CHOICE FOR GRASS-FED MEAT

St. Croix sheep are both grazers and browsers, which means they eat grass and just about anything else that's green. Our St. Croix eat the stuff in the pasture that makes other sheep turn up their noses. They've done very well on just pasture during growing season and good quality hay in the winter, eliminating the need for grain feeding.

BETTER TASTING, HEALTHIER MEAT

St. Croix sheep do not deposit fat within the muscles. Therefore, they produce a lean meat that is naturally low in cholesterol and has a delicate taste. Taste tests conducted at Utah State University in 2004 placed the meat quality of pure bred St. Croix in first place for flavor, juiciness and tenderness compared to wool and hair/wool crossed sheep.