Berry Partners Deep Dene

02/06/2026

When Brodee says it can be done ✅

18/05/2026

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Resilience is one of our core values at Deep Dene — staying steady through the hard seasons, keeping learning, and continuing to move forward.

The past few years have reminded us what that really means. Late breaks, seasons that kept us waiting, and plenty of uncertainty have tested patience and perspective more than once.

And now, alongside that, we’re operating in a world that feels increasingly uncertain.

That’s why this season feels a little different.

With all the sheep now settled into their paddocks and the crops in the ground, we’ve reached a point where we can celebrate the small wins. It’s a quiet milestone, but one that doesn’t go unnoticed after the seasons we’ve had.

Resilience in our merinos comes through the careful selection over time. We’ve aimed to build animals with the structure to carry a valuable carcase, a big fleece, and the constitution to truly thrive. Managing birthweight and weaning weight means lambing can happen with minimal intervention — and seeing lambs hit the ground running… literally… never gets old.

We’re equally grateful to see ongoing improvement in worm resistance and low‑dag sheep, allowing them to spend more time doing what they should be — out in the paddock.

Sheep that don’t just get by, but quietly thrive in our wild Kangaroo Island environment… and beyond.

It's not just about pushing through the tough times — it’s also about recognising the small wins along the way. The pauses. The progress. The moments where things come together.

For now, we’re grateful to stand still, even briefly — to take a breath, reflect, and appreciate the small wins — while staying ready to keep moving forward, whatever the season brings.

👉 What small wins are you celebrating this season?

05/05/2026

April has certainly kept us busy on the farm 🌾🐑

We’ve taken on a new lease block — excited for the opportunities it brings and looking forward to being good caretakers of it.

We’re also very pleased to welcome Brodee to the team, helping facilitate the generational changing of hands and supporting the future of the business.

After receiving a beautiful early break, seeding kicked off early in the month and is well underway.

We shore our hogget's and sold their wool — great to see some positive movement in the wool market again! 🥳

Pregnancy scanning proving 2026 to be a prosperous year at Deep Dene

Crutching ticked off ✅

We also did fleece weighing on our 2025‑drop ram lambs, which has given us some encouraging figures to work with going forward.

Now we’re just hoping for one more thing… some water in the dams! 🤞🌧️

Who else is "one good rain away" at the moment? 🌧️👀

18/02/2026

Rams off duty after 5 solid weeks.
Mobs mustered, boys heading for Protein+ and a well‑earned break 💪🏼

13/10/2025

📣 This Thursday!
Join us at Deep Dene for our Poll Merino Ram Sale — where we’re proud to offer proven, profitable performers.

📅 Thursday 16th October 2025
📍 654 South Coast Rd, MacGillivray
🕛 Inspection from 12pm
🕑 Auction kicks off at 2pm sharp

Our rams are commercially run and rigorously selected over many generations for the traits that matter most—structure, fleece quality, clean fleece weight, and growth. Backed by ASBVs, whole farm benchmarking, and real-world performance, they’re bred to thrive in practical systems and deliver long-term returns.

🐏 This year’s draft includes sons of sires ranked among the top 50 all-time Merino Superior Sires—a legacy of balance, robustness, and results.

📘 View the catalogue:
🔹 Main Auction
https://search.sheepgenetics.org.au/catalogue/sales/11647?db=5&user=1&scenario=8

🔹 Private Selection
https://search.sheepgenetics.org.au/catalogue/sales/11646?db=5&user=1&scenario=8

We know many of you are coming with clear breeding goals—and we’re here to help you find the right fit.

Plus, the sausage rolls will be hot, the conversation warm, and the sheep ready to work.

See you Thursday!

Warm regards,
Caitlin & the Deep Dene Team
📞 0419 171 020
🌐 www.deepdeneki.com

08/10/2025

📣 Just one week to go!

We’re looking forward to welcoming you back to Deep Dene for our Poll Merino Ram Sale next Thursday 16th October 2025 at 654 South Coast Rd, MacGillivray.

🕛 Inspection from 12pm
🕑 Auction begins at 2pm sharp

Our rams are bred for meat and wool profitability, backed by whole farm benchmarking, ASBVs, and individual performance data. Commercially run and selected for real-world resilience, they’re ready to deliver long-term results.

🐏 With sires ranked among the top 50 all-time Merino Superior Sires, this year’s draft continues that legacy—balanced, robust, and built for success.

📘 View the sale catalogue:

🔹 Main Auction
https://search.sheepgenetics.org.au/catalogue/sales/11647?db=5&user=1&scenario=8

🔹 Private Selection
https://search.sheepgenetics.org.au/catalogue/sales/11646?db=5&user=1&scenario=8

Whether you're refining breeding objectives or exploring new directions, we’ve got the data—and the team—to support confident decisions.

And yes, the sausage rolls will be hot and ready 😄

Thanks for your continued support. We can’t wait to catch up on sale day!

Warm regards,
Caitlin & the Deep Dene Team

Sheep Genetics

29/09/2025

🎉 Ram Sale Invitation – Deep Dene Poll Merinos 🎉
Thursday 16th October 2025

📍 654 South Coast Rd, MacGillivray
🕛 Inspection from 12pm | Auction at 2pm

Come see what makes Deep Dene rams stand out—top 50 all-time sires in Merino Superior Sires, bred for real-world profitability and backed by benchmark data, objective performance and ASBVs.

Our rams are raised in a commercial setting, selected for performance, longevity, and the traits that drive enterprise success. Whether you're chasing fleece, fertility, or growth—we’ve got the data to help you choose with confidence.

👋 Meet the team, talk breeding goals, and enjoy some legendary sausage rolls.

We’d love to welcome you through the gate.