The Portland is a heathland breed from the Dorset area linked to the
Wessex tan-faced group of sheep.

   
Shepherd's Diary
The elected Committee for the Portland Sheep Breeders Group would like to wish all its members and visitors to our website a Happy and Positive New Year.

The newly elected Officers and Committee Members for 2008 – 2009 are listed in the ‘About Us’ section.

You will find in the ‘Shows and Events’ section the new Show List for 2009. Any updates regarding the Show List will appear in this section throughout the coming year.

 

January

• Late pregnancy: feed ewes for the last 6-8 weeks of pregnancy to meet rapidly increasing requirements of the foetus

• Energy requirements of the ewe increases twofold in late pregnancy – ensure adequate food supply

• Vaccinate ewes against clostridia 4-6 weeks prior to lambing.