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  Olde English Miniature Babydoll Southdown sheep are an ancient breed with sweet, teddy bear faces. Because of their diminutive size, miniature Southdowns make outstanding weeders for use in orchards and vineyards -- they are only 24 inches tall when mature, and so can't easily reach tree branches or trellised grapes. Their small hooves help break the soil surface without compacting it. They move easily up and down hills, and can get into a field or vineyard much earlier than machinery can. And not only do they provide an organic alternative to pesticides and expensive mowing operations, their recycled grass (manure) helps improve soil fertility as well.

    Miniature Southdowns are usually white; however, there are also black (or brown) ones. They are easy to handle and are not aggressive. They are not wanderers and do not bother fences. Ewes are good mothers and often have twins and occasionally triplets. 

Care for miniature Southdown's is similar to that of other sheep, including sheering, vaccinating, foot trimming, and worming, however, as an ancient breed they are resistant to foot root and more resistant to parasites than other breeds.   Their wool is short stapled and fine with a 19-22 micron count, which puts it in the class of cashmere.   ​

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The Cronicans are so nice and provided us with a lot of information that really helped us with our first lamb. They even took the time to show us how to trim toenails, when, what and where to give a shot.  They also showed us what dewormer to use and when would be a good time to use it.

The Cronican Farm has the best chicken I have ever tasted. I like that I know where my meat is coming from and what it was fed and how it was kept. That really means plenty to me and my family.

We love visiting the farm.  My children love spending time feeding the sheep, horse and llamas.  Larry, the llapaca, is the highlight of our trip. He is so sweet and will anyone handle him and take selfies with.  We also like buying jellies and honey.

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