Sires
AI SIRES
Ocean Eyes
Sire: 50 Shades
Dam: Harbour
DNA: RRNNEDF FF
Bred by Brassfield of California. An elite Southdown buck that can simultaneously improve the underline quality/athleticism and compositional merit of your stock. Improve their look with fewer marshmallows. Ocean Eyes is a must use.
Making Bank
Sire: Ocean Eyes
Dam: Mordu
DNA: RRNNEDF FF
"Making Bank is proving to be a game changer for the Southdown breed. His first lamb crop is looking exceptional. If you’re looking to add muscle shape without sacrificing structure and balance, this is the one. Ocean Eyes is has made his mark on the breed and with the proven ewe side of this pedigree you can count on Making Bank with his babies."
OUR RAMS
Sylvester 24011
Sire: Thunder
Dam: LJS 18-053 "Jay" (Atkinson R11-01 X Atkinson R1415)
DNA: RRNNEDF FF
Good, consistent sheep back this guys pedigree, and his offspring support this. Structurally sound, lots of grow and long-term potential. Not the powerhouse ram of the bunch, but one that preserves and improves elevation and structural integrity.
"Hawaiian Ryan" Sylvester 24001
Sire: Ocean Eyes
Dam: Liggett 2009 "Abilene" (Thunder X Bullington L602)
DNA: QRNNEDF FF
We’ve had our eyes on this keeper ram since he was in the jug in January, We are excited to implement him into our stud ram battery. Stout and powerful.
"Burn Ban" Burns Stock Farm 2003
Sire: Clyde Howard 1038
Dam: Burns Stock Farm 1735 (Leap of Faith PCL 1814 X NSLS 14084)
DNA: RRNNEDF FF
His name reflects the daily burn bans that were in effect during his first few weeks in Kansas, as well as recognition to his breeder, Burns Stock Farm.
As we gear up for breeding season, we are excited to use him on our long bodied, tall fronted ewes that need a shot of power and dimension.
"Thunder" Knittel
Sire: Knittel Bocephus
Dam: Hick SDS 14-04 (Bowers 1303 X Bar 2496)
DNA: RRNNEDF
A legend in the Southdown world, Thunder needs no introduction. His track record speaks for itself, and we are incredibly thankful for the opportunity to utilize this stud in our flock.
REFERENCE SIRES
"RAY DIXON" Hick 20-06
Sire: Defiance Knittel
Dam: Hick SDS 14-04 (Bowers 1303 X Bar 2496)
DNA: RRNNEDF
We purchased this big guy from Hick's at the Big Ohio Show & Sale in 2021. Pure mass and dimension describe him to a T, all while maintaining a look of quality and extension through the front 1/3
Sired: Reserve Southdown Ewe 2023 Kansas State Fair
"Chet" Haws 21-316
Sire: Groot
Dam: Haws 5023 (Britches X Woody)
DNA: RRNNEDF
7+ shots of Riot Maker... he's a total outcross in our program, and an intriguing piece of the puzzle. Moderate in his build, groovy and modern in his muscle pattern, we are excited about this one.
"Landslide" Maddox 812
Sire: JK Maddox 6127
Dam: JK Maddox 6157 (Fuzzy Monkey X Never Seen A&M)
DNA: QRNNEDF
We went down to Maddox's the spring of 2019 to pick up a ewe and ended up bringing this guy home as well. Genetically proven and consistent, he's tight-hided and upfronted, just as seen in his full sister that placed top 5 in her class at Sedalia (top right).
"Cookie" Sylvester 1913
Sire: Bowers 128 "War Relic"
Dam: Snowflake (Forsee R14-259 X Jarret 05-07)
DNA: RRNNEDF
A son of my first show ewe "Snowflake" that produces thick, heavy constructed lambs that still have that look just like his brother who experienced many successes in the show ring such as reserve southdown market lamb at the Kansas State Fair and Kansas Junior Livestock Show in 2020 ( top left),
Sired: Reserve Southdown Ewe 2020 Kansas Junior Livestock Show and Reserve Southdown Market Lamb 2023 Kansas State Fair.
Sold to Baurele Club Lambs
"Mr. T" Forsee R18-326
Sire: T-Bone
Dam: Robinson 4075 (Hired Hand 1104 X Champ Riehle 5-05)
DNA: QRNNEDF
Forsee's described this ram as being as close to T-Bone as any son they had ever made. Additionally he was described as monster topped and hipped, packed from end to end with product, stout from the ground up, and massive and round in his center body.
Sold to Nelson Show Lambs
"War Relic" Bowers 128
Sire: War Admiral
Dam: (Oldenburg 9093 X Goldfinger Oldenburg)
DNA: RRNNEDF
Structural correctness, style, & function were our intention with this guy. A ram that crossed foundational lines with modern style and phenotype. This guy produced a solid ewe base for us as well as a keeper ram that earned much merit (Cookie).
Sired: Supreme Bred & Owned Ewe, Reserve Southdown Market Lamb, Reserve AOB Market Lamb 2020 Kansas State fair, and Reserve Southdown Market Lamb 2020 Kansas Junior Livestock Show
Sold to Warrior Farms
Jordan: 785-844-3695 Julie: 785-456-3137
29862 Bald Eagle Rd. Wamego, Kansas 66547
Email: jordansylvester@ksu.edu
