Owing to our set-up, we only keep a small number of males where quality more than quantity is important. 

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We purchased Rigg Apache from Moira Morrison and John Bogue in 2016, and he has given us such a very positive start to owning a ram. His kindly, easy nature made him extremely easy to deal with - one of the many great attributes he passed on to his offspring!  Sadly we lost Apache in Autumn 2020 however he will never be forgotten and his positive influence through the flock will continue through his many descendants for years to come. 

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Muncaster Felix joined Annavale in 2019. He was spotted in his pen at the Carlisle sale early in the day, and ended up coming home to Annavale that evening ... he clearly caught the judges eye too, as he ended up Supreme Champion on the day!

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Moira & John very kindly allowed us to borrow Rigg Gilfrid in 2020. This ram was uniquely bred and we were allowed to use him on a small number of ewes.  He too had a positive influence on the flock and we have retained nearly all of his daughters. 

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In 2023 we welcomed Raedykes Dexter to the flock, bred by Ian and Lesley Carnegie up in Huntly.  The ram had caught the eye of David whilst he was being shown by his breeder at the Royal Highland Show.  David made enquiries in the ring, and the rest is history!  His first crop of lambs in 2024 were superb and picked up many wins in the ring, as well as one ram lamb being top price at Carlisle 2024.  

 

As our coloured flock was growing in number we needed to source more top quality coloured genetics for our breeding programme in 2023, and we are hugely grateful to Kate Sharp for her help in this area.  Kate owns the renowned "Ewingston" flock of Shetland Sheep, which have been the pinnacle of the breed for a number of years, with a consistent and impressive number of wins at the largest of UK shows.  Kate kindly allowed us to use three of her coloured rams, and their 2024 offspring have given us a great start.  We have retained a number of coloured gimmers for breeding, and were very proud to breed Biggarburn Axel (Reserve Supreme Champion Carlisle 2024, as well as Best Lamb) who is sired by Ewingston Jacob. 

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In a chance offering, we were able to purchase the impeccably bred white male, Ewingston Zeus in summer 2024. His first crop of lambs are expected in April 2025. 

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As we look ahead to 2025 lambing, we potentially have offspring due from no less than 7 different rams of four different colours - so watch this space! 

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The current ram team at Annavale & Biggarburn:

(rams marked with an asterisk are those have been inspected and are SSS Approved Rams)

White:

Ewingston Zeus* (Ewingston Jack Frost* ex Ivydene Ella) (2022)

Raedykes Dexter* (Raedykes Pat ex Raedykes Damson) (2023)

Annavale Hannibal (Raedykes Dexter* ex Drum Anna) (2024)

Annavale He's Movin On Up (registration pending) (Raedykes Dexter* ex Annavale Evita) (2024)

Annavale Hamunaptra (Raedykes Dexter* ex Annavale Electra) (2024)

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Grey:

Biggarburn Adonis (Minos of Spalford* ex Corstopitum Genny) (2024)

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Grey katomoget:

Brucklay ram (by Wadley Magnus*) (2024)

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Grey katmoget bleset sokket:

Brucklay ram (by Wadley Magnus*) (2024)

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For those who may only keep a small number of Shetland Sheep and/or do not wish to have their own ram, we can assist by having ewes at livery during tupping time.

Please contact us for further information.