Our Kerry Hills
Here at Cragg House Farm, we are proud champions for pedigree native breeds of livestock. Native breeds have characteristics that are better suited to our challenging climate and make a positive contribution to the ecosystem they have evolved to thrive in.
The breed originates from the hills around the small town of Kerry, on the English/Welsh borders. This striking breed has developed substantially in its long history and is now a sheep of bold, strong type, with ewes proving themselves as excellent mothers. The wool is a white, dense quality fleece, free from kemp.
Derwent Kerry Hills was established in the autumn of 2018 when Rach was bought a Pengwern ewe lamb as an early Christmas present. A handsome, halter trained Dodford ram was also purchased so that we had a pair to show during the 2019 season. The flock has been carefully expanded to include foundation female lines from flocks such as Pentrenant, Cardington, Natan and Bryn Llan.
We pride ourselves on breeding hardy grassfed Kerry Hill’s with upstanding, correct conformation and clean fleeces, that can thrive naturally in the challenging Lake District weather. Follow the flock through our social media channels to see recent show ring success.
Meet the Flock
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Derwent Benvolio
Our homebred, championship winning 2 year old tup - he has great bone and power with a superb temperament.
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Riggshield Basilio
Basil (centre) is a great 2 year old stock tup who has bred many winners in the show ring for us.
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Downwood Dexter
Outstanding ram lamb who has been purchased to run with the reatained daughters of Benvolio and Basilio.
Produce Available
Breeding Stock
In order to maintain our flock stocking rate and ensure we are breeding to the highest standard we aim to annually market a number of animals for sale for pedigree breeding. We often have in-lamb ewes available late autumn/early winter - please get in touch if you are looking for something in particular.
Meat Products
Alongside the standard commercial production of lambs for the store/fat market we provide high welfare, locally produced and great tasting grass-fed meat box products from Kerry Hills born and raised on our Lake District farm to ensure provenance and traceability.
Wool Products
Both raw fleeces and handmade Kerry Hill wool products are available. These include items such as cushions and rugs made by hand from our very own fleeces on a loom.
