Farms

Catlins Farmstay B & B
174 Progress Valley Road, South Catlins, Waikawa

Welcome to our 1000 acre sheep, cattle and deer farm. Some of our annual farm events are below so that you can plan your visit according to what you want to see.

In January the ewes are separated from their baby lambs and fat ones are sold for meat. February is shearing time and our annual cattle sale is in March. The rams go out to the ewes in April and in May the winter rotation begins. June is the time of feeding out supplements while crutching sheep takes place in August. September is lambing time and in October it is time for tailing the lambs.
November is velvetting the deer; cultivation of land for Swedes and choumollier and new grass for pasture. In December the weaning and fattening of the lambs begins.