424. Kawatea — Adam and Krystal Thacker
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| 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 |
| 424 | 1048 Okains Bay Road, RD3, Akaroa 7583 | (03) 304 8651 | (03) 304 8621 | krys...@hotmail.com | |
Property Details |
Area | Topography | Annual Rainfall | Stock Numbers |
| 540 hectares | Sheep block – steep, southwest-facing hill country; cattle block – north-facing coastal hill country. | 650–700mm | 1200 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 Guardian | 335 | 80 | Gore Stud Ram Sale and on farm from November | SIL |