Westminster in Carroll County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Katahdin Sheep
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 17, 2021
1. Katahdin Sheep Marker
Inscription.
Katahdin Sheep. . Katahdin are a breed of 'hair sheep' developed in the United States by amateur geneticist Michael Piel. The term 'hair sheep' means that Katahdins do not produce a fleece and do not require shearing. Their coats come in a variety of colors and textures; they naturally shed their hair during the spring and summer. Katahdins are hardy, low maintenance sheep that produce lean, meaty carcasses and are ideal for pasture-based management systems. Katahdins makes excellent mothers and are docile and easy to handle. Ewes usually mature to around 125 - 180 lbs and rams between 180 - 250 lbs.
Katahdin are a breed of 'hair sheep' developed in the United States by amateur geneticist Michael Piel. The term 'hair sheep' means that Katahdins do not produce a fleece and do not require shearing. Their coats come in a variety of colors and textures; they naturally shed their hair during the spring and summer. Katahdins are hardy, low maintenance sheep that produce lean, meaty carcasses and are ideal for pasture-based management systems. Katahdins makes excellent mothers and are docile and easy to handle. Ewes usually mature to around 125 - 180 lbs and rams between 180 - 250 lbs.
Erected by Carroll County Farm Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Animals.
Location. 39° 33.501′ N, 76° 59.811′ W. Marker is in Westminster, Maryland, in Carroll County. Marker can be reached from Farm Museum Road, 0.2 miles south of South Center Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 500 S Center St, Westminster MD 21157, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pygmy Goats (a few steps from this marker); Turkeys (within shouting distance of this marker); Bantam Chickens (within shouting distance of this
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 17, 2021
2. Katahdin Sheep Exhibit
The sheep were not in the exhibit at the time that the photo was taken.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 17, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 99 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 17, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
