Dorper Sheep
Sinza also specializes in breeding the famous Dorper Sheep. The Dorper is a South African breed of sheep developed by crossing Dorset Horn and the Blackhead Persian sheep. The breed was created through the efforts of the South African Department of Agriculture to breed a meat sheep suitable to the more arid regions of the country. It is now farmed in other areas as well, and is quickly gaining popularity in East Africa because of its qualities.
The Dorper adapts well to a variety of grazing conditions. In its native South Africa it has spread from the arid areas to all parts of the republic. It reputably does well in various range and feeding conditions and is also suited to intensive feeding.
The Lambing Beauty
Lambing percentages in South Africa of 150% are not uncommon, as well as an average fecundity of 160%. Rams reach sexual maturity at an early age; rams have been observed to start working by five months. Live weight gains that allow lambs to reach about 36 kg (79 lb) (17 kg (37 lb) – 18 kg (39 lb) carcase) in 100 days has been obtained from first cross animals grown in the Mallee region. Local experience indicates that carcasses with fat scores[3] of 2 to 3 to be easily obtained under these conditions.
Dorper Sheep are white body with black head. There also white Dorpers and Sinza is among a handful of East African farms breeding the white Dorper. We breed both black head and white dorper sheep.