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About The Stud
Wooden Springs Dorper stud was established in 2006 , on our property named “Wooden Springs “at Copmanhurst northern rivers NSW, we have owned this property since 1984, it is Australian bushland with eucalypt forest and native bushland , and spring fed streams, hence the name “wood en springs” . We have since relocated the stud but kept the name .
The Stud was founded with the purchase of Amarula Douggie and a fullblood ewe purchased from Old Munbilla Stud Coutts Crossing NSW, since then we have obtained ewes & rams from Amarula ,Algoa,Kaya, Newstead ,Dell & Winrae Studs and in 2009 we will see our 4th generation stock.
We adhere to a strict selection process for our stud animals to conform to the Dorper Breed standard of excellence, and have our flock inspected/graded on a regular basis. Wooden Springs Dorper Stud is committed to producing high quality offspring. Our stud foundation stock consisted of Full Blood South African type 4 and 5 graded sheep.
Woodensprings Stud is now located at Werris Creek, 40km South West of Tamworth, NSW Australia,
The Dorper
The Dorper is originally bred in South Africa in the 1930’s, a breed developed by crossing Dorset Horn ram and the Blackhead Persian ewe. The Dorper is a fast growing meat producing sheep .The breed is known for its low maintenance, fast growth, high fertility and reproduction rates, excellent mothering qualities and milk production, quality meat with good muscling and low fat scores and its adaptability and hardiness to survive and thrive in a variety of climatic conditions.