Raising Purebred Southdowns Since 1958!
 
Got Ewes?  We Do!

~ 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 ~


FOR SALE - Show Quality Ewe Lambs and Yearling Ewes

Late wethers for Texas Majors available late May. Don't miss out!

Yearlings for sale
     

Wedel 2009 RR/HLF
Sire:  Wedel 9029  QR/NN
Dam: Wedel 8024  RR  "Show Ewe"
     
 

Wedel 2043 QR/HLF
Sire: Forsee 32
Many like these two available call Dennis for details 620-747-0853

     
Ewe Lambs

Wedel 3020 QR+
Sire: Howard 59
Style with this one! Show Ewe
     

Wedel 3022 QR+
Sire:  Howard 59
Big bodied ewe how prospect!
     

Wedel 3040 QR+
Sire:  Junge 1103
Great addition to any flock wanting to add muscle and structure!
     

Wedel 3054 QR+
Sire:  Junge 1103
Another nice ewe!
     

Wedel 3055 QR
Sire: Junge 1103
One of the longer sided lambs in the group.
     

This is a small sample of the quality Wedel Southdowns has to offer. More than 20 ewe lambs available.  contact Dennis at 620-747-0853. Thanks for considering Wedel Southdowns!
     
Ram Lambs/ Wethers
     

Wedel 3024 QR+ ( HLF Parents)
He is one powerful, shaggy club lamb sire!

     
All of the wether prospects are priced to move. Why pay huge prices when you don't have to? These lambs will play at the majors, given a chance! I can not keep a pen full of bucks. The late lambs have not been picked through. There are more than 15 wether prospects looking for a good home! These lambs are still on the ewes but are close to weaning. Call Dennis for details on this special opportunity! 620-747-0853

 


~ WINNERS ~

NEWS FLASH!!

Congratulations Ryan Miller Family!
Exhibited 2nd Place March Ram Lamb NAILE (Open Show)
Sire: Wedel 9029
Dam: Wedel 8014 (Dam sold as bred ewe)
Selling good ones before they are even born!


Congratulations! Ethan Fowler
2012 Reserve Ch. Southdown Ks State Fair Jr. Show
2012 Reserve Ch. Southdown Ks Jr Livestock Show
Lamb bred by: Kirby Southdowns (Thanks Dr. Kirby!)
Nice addition to the Wedel flock!


2012 McPherson County 4-H Fair
Southdown Yearling Ewe Class
(Group placed by Wedel Southdowns)
Supreme and Res Supreme Ewe (Wedel Bred)
Congratulations Ethan, Taylor, Trenton, and Jose!
Good Luck at State Fair & KJLS!

Congratulations Hunter Miller!
1st Place Late March Ewe Lamb
All American Junior Show
National Junior Southdown Show
(Dam:  Wedel 7035 sold as bred ewe)
Wedel Customers win!

{ Photo Coming Soon! }

2012 Nueces County Fair, Texas
Champion Southdown Wether

NSLS 10029 Undefeated in class 2010 and 2011
2010 Champion Ks St Fair Jr Show & KJLS
2011 Res. Ch. Ks St Fair Jr Show & KJLS & McPherson Co 4-H Fair Sup. Ch.
2011 KJLS Top 3 yearlings retained in our flock!
Thanks to Goering, Nikkel, and Fowler families for choosing Wedel Southdowns!


Congratulations JJ Maddox bred 2011 Tulsa Champion
Sired by Wedel 8035!


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

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 ~

 Stud Rams 

Introducing...
Maddox 12102

RR/NN/HLF
High Selling Southdown $8000
2012 National Southdown Sale
Muscle-Bone-Rib Shape-Breed Type- 
He has it all!  Check out his babies in 2013!

Introducing...
Junge 1103

RR/NN/HLF
Power-Length-Wide Base-Structural Correctness
Thanks to the Junge family for allowing me to purchase him!
Yet another reason to visit Wedel farm in 2013!


Our stud ram battery includes:

Introducing...
B & B Howard 0059-10

He is sure to add profile to our "power"ful ewe flock

Introducing...
Cornett 236

Sire: Wedel 3004 "Scar"
Dam: Jennings 02-466

This one packs a Punch!!

~~Reference Sires~~

Wedel 9029 QR

Sire: Forsee R07-032 RR/NN
Dam: Wedel 6061 Res Supreme Ch KJLS 2007

Forsee R07-032 RR/NN/HLF

Sold Michayla Haden, NM

Wedel 7045 QR

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

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

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 INFORMATION REQUEST

~ Recent Customers ~

Recent Customers!

California
McCorkle Family

Colorado
Ricky Gallegos
Laber Livestock

Connecticut
NJH

Florida
Cassidy Hasting

Illinois
J Kull

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
Trenton Goering
Taylor Goering
Jake Nikkel
Ben Nikkel
Ethan Fowler

Michigan
 Dusty Rincker

Missouri
Bill Abell III
Ashtyn Anderson

Minnesota
Benton Creek Farms
Jim Nesseth
Tony Herrera Family

Nebraska
Bauer Family Southdowns
Neil Onnen
Rising Son
Matt Hammer & Glen Anderson

New Mexico
Michayla Haden

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
Ryan Miller Family



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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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