Website and Art Work by: Justin O'Brien
This page was last updated: November 26, 2009
I will be putting pictures up of my lambs very soon. If you haven't heard about my sheep, you need to take a look. They are quickly becoming the most talked about sheep in the industry. We have had more breeders stop in to the farm than ever before. The verdict is in, and the visitors all agree that our sheep are some of the most impressive sheep they have ever seen. Our lamb crop is literally blowing everyone away. 
DOA Hampshires has started the year off with quite a bang. We showed at the Wisconsin and Iowa State Fairs and found success at both. Not only did we find success, but we also found acceptance from fellow Hampshire breeders. I would like to thank all of you that welcomed us with open arms. It was a great honor to be met outside of the showring by those handling our sheep and giving them praises. I would also like to thank those of you that visited the farm and bought ram lambs from me. It is gratifying to know that my genetics will be a driving force behind many of the nations top Hampshire breeding programs. It is sure to add extension, eye appeal, bone, correctness, and wool to those flocks. If you are interested I would suggest you get your orders in early for next year. I am retaining several ewe lambs to grow out as yearlings and they show lots of promise. They all look like carbon copies of my undefeated March ewe lamb. As for lambs next year, my ewes will be split up between Kobi, Exciter, Glory Days, and Trendsetter. Come see why my Hampshires are becoming the most talked about sheep in the breed. 
1st place Flock; Iowa State Fair
2nd place Flock; Wisconsin State Fair
Champion Ewe, 1st place yearling ewe and member of 1st pair; Iowa State Fair
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3rd place yearling ewe, member of
2nd pair or ewes; Wisconsin State Fair
Res. Junior Champion Ewe, 1st place February ewe lamb and member of 1st pair; Wisconsin State Fair
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3rd place February ewe lamb, member of 2nd pair or ewe lambs; Iowa State Fair
Res. Champion Ram, 1st place March ram lamb and member of 1st mixed pair; Iowa State Fair
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2nd place March ram lamb;
Wisconsin State Fair
4th place yearling ewe, member of 1st pair of yearling ewes; Iowa State Fair
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4th place yearling ewe, member of 2nd pair of yearling ewes; Wisconsin State Fair
Undefeated March ewe lamb Iowa and Wisconsin State Fairs
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1st pair of ewe lambs; Wisconsin State Fair
2nd pair of ewe lambs; Iowa State Fair
DOA 9053 "Entourage"
This ewe lamb placed 3rd in the open show March class and 2nd in the junior show at NAILE in 2009. Despite not winning her class, she was certainly a crowd favorite. I had people coming up to me left and right after the shows wanting to buy her and saying she could have easily stood higher. I guess it just goes to show... placing sheep is just one person's opinion. I certainly wouldn't disagree with the compliments or analysis. She certainly brings it all together. 
