Wiltipoll History - Kars Station NSW

1993
Wiltshire Horn rams and ewes introduced onto Kars Station, 150,000 acres between Broken Hill and Menindee, Western NSW.  Back-crossing program began, joining Wiltshire Horn rams to 1200 Poll Merino ewes.
Crossbred ewes have been retained through 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th cross.

2001
Nucleus of the registered flock was moved to Strathalbyn SA.

2006
Our Kars flock of wool-shedding ewes reached 3,500 head and remaining Merino flock was sold off.

2007
Number of wool-shedding ewes reached 4,000 plus. 

2008
Number of wool-shedding ewes reached 6,000.


Wiltipoll ewes on Kars Station Broken Hill, NSW.

 

 

Wiltipoll History - Martindale Strathalbyn SA

Our flock of 300 registered Wiltipoll ewes is run on 500 acres at Martindale, Strathalbyn Fleurieu Peninsular SA.     
Rainfall  - 550 ml (22 inches)


Wiltipoll ewes in summer coats at Kars

Our Enterprise

  • Only complete-shedding rams are used in registered and unregistered flocks.
  • Sheep are bred at Broken Hill and Strathalbyn properties.
  • Clients receive individual attention and time for correct selection of stock.
  • Transport arranged for interstate clients.

 

 

 

 


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Annie & Tom Hughes
PO Box 620,
Strathalbyn SA 5255
Ph: 08 8536 2890
Fax: 08 8536 2891
info@wiltipoll.com.au

Fred & Pip Hughes
Kars Station
Broken Hill NSW 2880
Ph: 08 8091 9404
Fax: 08 8091 9413

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