424. Kawatea — Adam and Krystal Thacker

424. Kawatea — Adam and Krystal ThackerMap of 424. Kawatea
The Kawatea stud has developed a highly productive sheep that can perform under a very low–cost, challenging environment. Factors contributing are no history of fertiliser, minimal animal health usage, cattle/sheep run apart on separate blocks and ruthless selection criteria creating a more profitable, efficient sheep.

Contact Details
Registered Flock
Address
Telephone
Fax
Email
Website
4241048 Okains Bay Road, RD3, Akaroa 7583(03) 304 8651(03) 304 8621krys...@hotmail.com

Property Details
Area
Topography
Annual Rainfall
Stock Numbers
540 hectaresSheep block – steep, southwest-facing hill country; cattle block – north-facing coastal hill country.650–700mm1200 sheep, 3000 cattle

Stud Details
Foundation
Current Sires
Number of Ewes
Rams Sold
Ram Sale Programme
Recording Programme
Registered 1979 Mt Guardian and Kaituna ewes. Disbanded 1997, reregistered 2001 with 160 elite PS ewes.Kawatea, Kylemore, Grasslands, and Mt Guardian33580Gore Stud Ram Sale and on farm from NovemberSIL