WHY DORPER SHEEP? | All About the Angus of the Sheep World

Why did I choose the Dorper Sheep for my Sheep Farm? In this video I break down what went into my decision to run Dorper sheep for my farm business. At the end of the day, you will have to do your research, weigh out the pros and cons, and decide what is best for your farm. I hope this video explaining why I chose Dorper Sheep helps you in whatever decision you make.

-the Shepherdess
"Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture." Psalm 100:3

In this video you will find out:
Why the Shepherdess chose Dorper Sheep for her farm
Facts About Dorper Sheep Breed
The origin of Dorper Sheep Breed
Are Dorper Sheep good for meat?
What is a good sheep for meat?
Dorper Sheep Breed Characteristics

About this Channel:

This channel chronicles my journey as a sheep farmer from the very beginning. My primary occupation is in business management. In 2020, I discovered the principles of regenerative agriculture and embarked on a journey with the end goal of building a profitable small farm by 2027. Thank you for joining the journey!

[RiaanJoub]

Excellent choice of sheep. No breed can compare to the dorper when it comes to hardiness, fertility and growth. Pure profit machines!

[jayhay]

Although I grew up on a cattle ranch, I lost money 2 outta the first three years with cattle. I had some sheep just to keep the grass down in my big orchard of 30 fruit trees and it didn't take me long to realize profits from sheep. I grow and sell alfalfa for main income but grew the Suffolk Hampshire cross flock for 12 years before learning about dorpers. I switched to dorpers a year ago.

Best group of sheep I've ever had! Every thing I learned about them has proven true. My favorite benefit about them is the fact that they are not picky eaters. I feed them the lesser quality hay I produce so I don't worry about selling a sub par product, and they happily clean it up! Hard workers, low maintenance and great producers.

[NoSleepTilGitmo]

I love your spirit and joy in life, thank you and God bless!

[danielvanniekerk]

When you see how well Dorpers perform in the Karoo, you realise their true worth (semi-desert in South Africa). They were bred specifically for karoo farming. South African agricultural research was once considered to be among the best in the world.

[echochapman]

I have a good friend with a large dorper breeding operation near Grahamstown on the Eastern Cape. Whenever I get out there to do a hunt, we have Braai with lamb and game……. Between South Africa and Australia I’ve been spoiled with respect to lamb, but the dorper is about the best I’ve eaten.

[juanpieterse]

I just want to add something the dorper sheep we have today comes from years of selective breeding. I want congratulate you, your sheep looks good and you making and doing the correct choices, you go girl you are on the path of success!

[Spiked]

One big benefit is the lack of sharing requirement and the costs associated with that

[yoopermann]

congrats on the new addition to your ranch!! GOD sure does take care of his faithful!!!

[sunshineacresbrangus]

Beautiful animals. I’m researching adding sheep to our farm. Thanks for the info!!

[Digger]

I like the two toned version the best just because it's so easily identifiable. Looks like everything is going well Grace, congrats on the new flock. Take care.

[franciscoayala]

Hello I just wanted to say that I’m happy that I landet on your Channel, I will check all of your videos. Very impressed with the couple I was already watching. Specially where you are talking about building Pastures. Best regards from Germany and keep the great work.
btw, I’ve already subscribed to your Channel. GOD BLESSINGS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY 😊

[cooperholdaway]

Wow got yourself a real stud there! Hope you get some great results from him👍 Thanks and God bless.

[nathanpieterse]

Amen to the last part, you just got me subscribed to your channel.
Bless you and your animals..
Thanks for the content.

[mbrad]

Absolutely, I have found this video valuable and informative. Thanks

[DanKlein_]

Great info. I didn't realize there were 2 varieties of the Dorpers or where they originated. Knew they were a meat breed but didn't realize their status in the meat sheep world. Interesting.

[danilofernandez]

The info you are sharing about dorper sheep enough to convinced to venture into it when I retire from office here in Phil.

[bwogifarmsuganda]

Thank you so much for this. I have ordered for 2 rams from SA to cross them with our local sheep in Uganda

Kindly share any link how I can fatten them like yours. The Feeding how you do it. I see several watering points which is very crucial in their feeding.

Otherwise, driving 3000kms for breed was worthwhile. I have just started following you but im hooked. Keep up the good works Shepherdess.

[thomasbeckett]

Raising beef 🥩, the nutritional supplements made huge increase in ease and success. I’m retired now. But did enjoy the family farm while it lasted. The best of memories. Due to success. Failure is like hitting your thumb with a hammer. Dealing with failure is important also.

[SuerteDelMolinoFarm]

Greetings from the LooseNatural farm in Andalusia Spain where we have decide on breed of sheep

[morgma]

I love how you make sure he is staying right there hahahaha love it