Region × species fit

Sheep breeds for the Mid-Atlantic South.

Humid subtropical with mild winters and long, warm summers. Coastal Plain soils are sandy; Piedmont soils are clay-heavy; mountain soils are shallow and stony. Below are sheep breeds rated for fit in this region.

4 states
195-day season
40–48" rain/yr

Breed fit ratings

Katahdin
excellent fit
Katahdin is the most-recommended small-farm sheep across the Mid-Atlantic — no shearing, calm temperament, and parasite resistance.
Forage: excellent · Climate: Tolerates Mid-Atlantic humid summers and moderate winters.
homestead small farm

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