Stabilised: 1/4 Finn 1/4 Texel 1/2 Perendale

Key Points:

• Tough lambs, extremely hardy
• Well muscled
• Durable, fertile ewes
• Fecund hoggets
• Easy-care sheep
• Low maintenance
• Scans 180% plus, few triplets

General Information:

• SIL Recorded; NZ Animal Breeding Trust (Bureau)
• Stabilised crossbred for all NZ conditions
• Lambs small and vigorous at birth
• Lamb growth up to 400gms per day
• High lamb survival
• Carcasses high yeilding. 'Market Choice' type
• Lambs finish well to heavy weights
• Soft, very white, long, bulky, 32-34 micron wool
• Medium adult body size
• Excellent foragers; self reliant
• Easy-care ewes; alert.  Good milkers
• Ewes maintain body condition under adverse conditions

Comments: Combines the toughness of Perendales and Texels with Finn fertility. They are the 'best' survivors of 'three-breed' crossbreds. Extremely popular sheep breed now found everywhere in NZ.