Considering Damara?

Wondering if a Damara will suit you? Probably!  The Damara is not a breed that needs perfect conditions — it’s a breed that evolved in the absence of them. Deserts, rough country, mixed feed, seasonal extremes, variable water. If your place asks something of your animals, the Damara will answer it. If your place is giving, they’ll do extremely well there too. They’re adaptable in a way that stems from their foundation, baked into the genetics over thousands of years.

They’re browsers as much as grazers, which means they work scrub, weeds and vegetation that other breeds – and species- walk past. They cycle outside the standard season, giving you lambing flexibility most breeds don’t offer. They’re exceptional mothers, light on their feet, and on the same country as wool breeds they carry a significantly lower parasite burden. They’re a robust and low-input animal — not just because they’re undemanding, but because they’re capable, requiring minimal management from you.

Also – they are beautiful. The colouring, the hair coat, the fat tail, the horns, the long legs and the way they carry themselves. They look like what they are: an ancient breed that has not been softened or standardised into something ordinary. An animal that is distinctive, that possesses presence – many Damara breeders and owners have been drawn by this even before the practicalities.

They are also curious, switched-on animals. They pay attention to their surroundings in a way that some other breeds don’t — aware of who’s in the paddock, who belongs there, and who doesn’t. Spend enough time with them and they know you, in the way a genuinely intelligent animal does — watchful, responsive, present – friendly. People who keep Damaras tend to notice this early. There’s something engaging about an animal that meets you halfway.  On top of everything else, this nature makes them excellent pet, homestead or small holding sheep.

If you’re not sure whether they suit your place, ask us, we would be happy to talk.  At the end of it, we would rather you end up with the right breed for you. If that’s a Damara, great — we’ll do everything we can to help set you up well.  There is lots of information on our About the Damara or Damara on the Rural Block page – head there next to keep exploring!

Expanding or Strengthening your Flock?

Whether you’re adding Damara genetics to an existing mixed flock or building out a purebred stud of your own, the starting point is the same — the right animals for what you’re trying to do.

If you’re already running purebred Damaras and want to expand or strengthen your own lines, we can help   — we maintain a diverse, fully documented flock and can run breeding coefficients to make sure any animal leaving here complements what you already have or what you’re building toward. Genetic diversity matters in a breed with limited numbers, and we take that seriously. If you are looking for specific traits to improve your lines, we would love to work with you ands accommodate as we can to see the breed develop in Australia.

Running a mixed flock, or already have ewes?  Adding a Damara ram to a farm or mixed flock is one of the most straightforward ways to introduce resilience, hardiness and low-input genetics using the sheep you have and exploring the benefits that those first crosses – like the meat master – have. These crosses work, and has been used in Australia extensively.  There are a few emerging commercial operations now working Damara crosses, and Damara bloodlines are valued in low input, organic type systems. We believe there is an advantage for purebred Damara to contribute in this manner, and are happy to work on getting the right animal to you.

In 2026 we will have approx 50 Damara available for sale.  Rams are generally offered from three months through to eighteen months. Ewe lambs and wethers are available as the season allows — check the Damara for Sale section, Lambing Updates, or get in touch directly and we’ll let you know what we have here.

We take pride in our Damara, and we want to see them succeed for you. Every lamb is 6 in 1 vaccinated, our flock is veterinary tested Johnes free and we maintain a structured drench resistance program – with efficacy results available. Our lambs are raised strongly, and weaning weights are excellent. Head here for a more comprehensive overview of what we provide and offer with our Damara. We are happy to undertake any veterinary testing or additional early vaccination programs as required, and can help organise transport across Australia.