Raising Purebred Southdowns Since 1958!
 

 OH THE JOY OF SOUTHDOWNS!

~ Mission ~

   Our mission at Wedel Southdowns is to raise high quality market lambs & breeding sheep at affordable prices. Ronald Wedel (Dad) began raising Southdowns in 1958. He was able to accumulate a prestigious show record by seeking consistent genetics and ideal breed character. However, he was especially proud of the fact that he was able to help several young Southdown breeders get started in the business. Dad always taught us winning was nice but they had to be low maintenance to live on the farm. Our Southdowns are easy keepers and pass their traits on to the next generation. Southdown breeders who choose Wedel Southdowns can expect big tops, plenty of length and adequate frame size to compete at the shows. At the same time our sheep will be easy to maintain on the farm. We look forward to helping you find the right Southdown to meet your needs!

     -Dennis Wedel



~DNA History~

The Wedel Flock started in 1958. Dad imported stud rams from New Zealand to improve size and quality. This New Zealand influence was an incredible success not only for us but many of our customers. We have always selected for length, muscle, and good Southdown breed type. When the Spider problem in the Southdowns began in the 1990's, we tested our rams. We were fortunate to always have NN results. We have continued to only use NN rams since.

When the Scrapie problem crept into the Southdowns a few years ago, we were proactive in testing our rams. Now we have decided that testing our ewe flock was important in maintaing high quality for our customers. We have used all Genotypes but now are striving to raise only QR and RR lambs. Below is a percentage breakdown of the Codon 171 testing we have undertaken the past 5 years. We thank all of our customers who have selected our sheep for their length, muscle, and breed type. Now we will strive to bring potential customers those traits along with QR, RR, and NN sheep.

2007 Lamb Crop Wedel Ewe Flock
Over 75% QR or RR Over 90% QR or RR
Over 40% RR!!

FARM VISITS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!

~ FOR SALE ~

MidWest Sale Entries

> > >Thanks to all bidders of Wedel Southdowns< < <
 Special Thanks to those who purchased our two ewes!

 Wedel 9077 sold at $950 to Chad Wilson Family of Edgerton. Chad also selected 6 ewe lambs off the farm to add to his new flock. Best Wishes as you get started in Southdowns!
   

Wedel 9060 QR sold at $950
Benton Creek Farms, MN
   
Wedel 0016
Sold to JJ Maddox

Few quality ewe lambs left for sale
 Call Dennis for details 620-747-0853

See you all in Sedalia next year!



~ WINNERS ~

NEWS FLASH!!

Congratulations to those who showed Wedel lambs in 2008-2009!
 
 

Congratulations Tenise!
2010 Supreme Ch. Ewe McPherson County 4-H Fair
Good Luck at the KS. State Fair & KJLS
Breeder: Oldenburg 9114

 

2010 Ch. Southdown
Uvalde Co. Fair
Also was Res. Ch. Medina Co. Fair
Congrats Kristina!


 

2010 Res. Ch. Southdown
Uvalde Co. Fair, Texas
Congrats Taylor!

 
 

Photo Coming Soon!

2010 Res. Ch. Southdown Wether
Bid Bend Classic


2010 Reserve Champion
 Hill Country District Junior Livestock Show at Kerrville, Texas
 Congratulations Kevin Ede!


2009 Champion Southdown Ks. St. Fair Jr. Show
Shown by Sarah Jamison
Bred by Kashen Nelson
Dam is Wedel Ewe! Res SD bred the same way!
Wedel Ewes Breed On


 

Champion Southdown
2009 Ks. Jr. Livestock Show
Also Congratulations to Harris Club Lambs, breeder of the Res.
Grand Dam, Wedel Ewe.


1st Place Light Weight Houston 2008
Congratulations Ray Frizzell!

 

Champion Southdown SouthWest District
Grand Champion Market Lamb

Caddo County Spring Show

Congratulations Delaney Sharry for winning
with this Wedel lamb!
 

 

Reserve Supreme Champion Registered Breeding Ewe
Champion Southdown Ewe

2007 Kansas Junior Livestock Show

Congratulations Tenise!

 

2007 Fort Worth Res. Champion
We also bred 3rd heavy at Houston and several high placing lambs at Kerrville and county shows in Texas. Also 3rd heavy at Oklahoma City!

 

Reserve Champion Southdown
2006 San Antonio

Congratulations Kayley Wall!

 

Supreme Champion Ewe Over All Breeds
Kansas Junior Livestock Show

Congratulations to Tenise, showing a WEDEL ewe. This is the fourth Wedel Southdown to win Supreme Champion in Kansas in the last four years.


 

2004 Fort Worth Champion, 1st Heavy Weight
Congratulations Kris Ede

Also 5th and 7th Heavy Weight

~ RAMS ~

Importation of 17 New Zealand
Stud Rams 

Dad began importing New Zealand Rams in 1976 and continued until 1992. This was done to increase size while maintaining the ideal Southdown breed character. Hundreds of champions have been shown from our flock at the International, National, Regional and State levels. This program proved successful as our show record indicates.

Our stud ram battery includes:

Introducing 2011 Lead Ram
Wedel 9029 QR


Sire: Forsee 07-032 RR/NN
Dam: Wedel 6061 Show Ewe


Forsee R07-032 RR/NN

Sire: Forsee R05-090
Dam: R. Doak 309 Res. Ch. NAILE

Plenty of Frame & Plenty of Power

Wedel 7045 QR

Wedel 7045 QR
Built with a great top and rear
Dam is my best ewe!

~~Reference Sires~~

Cole 314 RR/NN

He is 37" long and powerfully made.
Thanks to Gale and Jami for allowing me to purchase him.
Ask us about his lambs in 2010

Cole 2065 QR/NN

A Southdown that always produced the right kind! Southdown Breed will miss him!

Schulz 738

(RR-NN Stud)
Powerful Proven Stud Ram

CLICK HERE FOR
 INFORMATION REQUEST

~ Recent Customers ~

Recent Customers!

Colorado
Ricky Gallegos

Florida
Cassidy Hasting

Indiana
Amy Mrozinski
Padgett Family
Burns Family
Maroska Family

Kansas
 Harris Club Lambs
Katie Gillmore
Joseph Smith Family
Elliot, Allison, and Shelby Smith
Chad Wilson

Missouri
Bill Abell III

Minnesota
Benton Creek Farms

Ohio
Carroll Baird

Oklahoma
 David Leu
Dwayne & Melissa Severin
Colt & Jennifer Shaw
Josh McDonald
Eaton Family
JJ Maddox

Oregon
Fred Wutzske

Texas
 Bubba Keyes Family
Randy Kelder
Buddy Elledge Family
Gordon Drennan
Russell Hevenor
Ray Hindman
Michael Clayman
Mike Finch
Wes Sanders
Zane Bone
West Southdowns

South Dakota
Robert Peterson Family
Hanna Peterson


CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION REQUEST

Quality Ewe Lambs, Rams & Ram Lambs For Sale!





Congratulations to those who showed Wedel lambs in 2007-2008!

1774 Arrowhead Road Moundridge, Kansas - 67107  |  620/345-2881

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