The Shepherds of the Kaokoveld
The Kaokoveld — a place of endless ruggedness. A desolate landscape that does not forgive weakness. Rocky mountains. Dry riverbeds. Open plains. Desertscapes. Vast distances that speak of [...]
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The Kaokoveld — a place of endless ruggedness. A desolate landscape that does not forgive weakness. Rocky mountains. Dry riverbeds. Open plains. Desertscapes. Vast distances that speak of [...]
Continue ReadingFew sheep breeds can trace their story back 1,500 years. The Damara can. In 2022, researchers led by Dr K. Ann Horsburgh analysed DNA from ancient sheep remains recovered from the archaeol [...]
Continue ReadingOn Friday 26 July 1996, an advertisement appeared in the pages of the Weekly Times. Placed by Wescorp International on behalf of SAABCO – the South Africa and Australia Breeding Compan [...]
Continue ReadingHaving brought our little flock to Hamilton Ridge Damara Stud, it was time to get serious about how to properly contain and care for our growing “family.” What had begun as a dream—own [...]
Continue ReadingFor the first few months at Hamilton Ridge, our little flock lived together in what could only be described as peaceful harmony. While we worked steadily on building our fenced infrastructur [...]
Continue ReadingOn 6th July our journey began in the raising of purebred Damara Sheep, with a visit to Brae Park and the collection of our 2 beautiful approximately 6 week old poddy ewes – affectionat [...]
Continue ReadingDisclaimer – we are not farmers or from farming stock! Operating our property has been very much an exercise in seeking advice from others, google research, field day adventures, YouTu [...]
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