Rosa Brook Persian Sheep

21/10/2026

THE theme of this Saturday’s Brunswick Show is Working Dogs! And while there are many demonstrations and information sessions at the show on Herding Dogs, it’s worthwhile also promoting the ‘other’ very important working dog on many farms. Without Livestock Guardian Dogs many livestock producers (sheep, goats, poultry, even horses and cattle) would suffer huge losses to predators. By their very nature Livestock Guardian dogs are not suited to being ‘on show’ or on display - away from their flock and their farms, but they are no less important. Rosa Brook Persian Sheep would like to acknowledge the contribution our two maremmas make to our breeding program. Yes, we might like more sleep than we get 🤣🤷🏻‍♀️😵‍💫 - but no dead lambs is no dead lambs! And for that, we are hugely grateful! To the not so silent ‘working dog’ on many farms - the Maremma - we say ‘thank you’

09/10/2026

THERE is a lot of hard work that goes on behind the scenes at registered studs. The $, the planning, the research, time, discussions had, thinking, the mentors leaned on = all go towards producing the best progeny possible. Your new lamb from any registered stud doesn't just miraculously appear. There is so much worry, sleepless nights, work and effort that goes towards producing that animal. BUT not all livestock are quite so lucky . . . AND there are incredible people who pick up the pieces of careless, ignorant and selfish farming practices. For that reason, we will be donating a large portion of the 2026 lambs sales to this incredible sanctuary. Because all animals deserve food, water, shelter, company, veterinary care and love . . .

https://www.facebook.com/possumvalleyanimalsanctuary

Possum Valley is a licensed, charitable animal rescue organisation, located in Mount Helena W.A.

30/09/2026

‘Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished’ Laozi.
Without the guidance and support (shoulder to cry on) from West Coast Maremma Rescue I’d never be writing this.

Here is the face of a boy who has challenged me, questioned me - but who’s love and protection for both myself and those around him was NEVER in doubt. In the last 3 weeks Enzo has welcomed our biggest lambing yet. He’s shown me he was finally ready. He was quietly inquisitive, gentle, respectful. He’s been lying as close to the lambs as the ewes will allow him. He’s been the best boy.

And last night, witnessed by a very proud ‘Dad’, he took off in hot pursuit and would have nailed the 🦊 had it not been for fences.
We love you, Enzo Maremmano. And are so incredibly proud of the loyal guardian you are becoming 🤍
Thank you to Carolyn at West Coast Maremma Rescue for entrusting us with this very special dog

12/09/2026

WHAT an afternoon! And so incredibly grateful for the services of Rosabrook Veterinary Services. Matriarch Dizzy had a rough time in labour, and decided it was ‘easier’ to claim Rosie’s newborn than push out her long, leggy stuck lamb! As time progressed Rosie was convinced (and worn down) by the adamant Dizzy that her own lamb was, in fact HERS! Thankful for Dr Liz, who quickly worked out what female shenanigans was going on, and helped Dizzy’s stuck lamb into the world! Now everyone is with their correct mother!

30/08/2026

M O R E on colour! These two ewes demonstrate everything about the breed. They are fertile (about to lamb in the coming weeks) strong, striking. The black speckle ewe on the left is 7 years old and shows the longevity and robust health of the breed. They are also modelling the ‘original’ and most traditional forms of colour patterns in the Persian. There are many breeds in Asia and Africa who carry the allele that restricts the colour of the animal to the front part of the animal, however the position of the line between the white and colour varies in different breeds. In the Somali sheep breed (from which the Persian was developed) and in the Dorper (which was developed from the Persian) the demarcation line is halfway up the neck. This allele is carried recessively. The speckled gene (shown on the left) is dominant. The black speckle ewe is also a good example of a ewe who is the product of black speckle parents; as she is ‘true’ black and does not carry the copper sheen that can arise when a black speckle is mated to a red or tricolour sheep. Thank you to Dr Colin Walker and the Australian Persian Sheep Association Website for this information

15/08/2026

A pregnant ewe needs a rising plane of nutrition during the 5 month gestation of her lamb. We increase nutrition leading up to conception, then return the ewes back to their usual diet intake after conception, until the last 4 weeks of gestation. In the last 50 - 60 days of gestation 70% of fetal growth occurs. As the fetus/es grow, the ewe’s rumen is significantly squashed, meaning the ewe eats less volume, but still needs energy, protein, and minerals to feed both herself and the lamb in utero. A lamb will ‘take’ all the nutrition it needs in utero; often to the detriment of the ewe’s health, if a rising plane of nutrition is not provided.

12/08/2026

In three weeks we will start welcoming our 2026 lambs. Our farm is in a very high predator area, and is also the start of a significant wildlife corridor (emus, kangaroos). We do not expect our two maremmas to be ‘on duty’ all year round, and our fencing will not allow for the dogs to be with the sheep in every paddock they are moved to - and so it’s important that I re introduce Enzo to sheep again before he re starts his guarding duties at lambing with Arlo. Bringing the rams into the vineyard while we prune has worked really well. We are right there, all day, to help guide and encourage him (and also praise) This dog has my heart completely. We were both beginners, he and I - when we met. It’s been a rocky road, but an incredibly rewarding one. At three years of age, his bark has deepened, and he’s showing fierce and loyal (and he’s always ‘right) guarding traits. And none of this would have been possible with out the guidance and support from West Coast Maremma Rescue

05/08/2026

WE’ve only ever had one set of ewe lambs! One is a sable, one is true brown. They are permanent members of our flock and are now expecting their first lambs. Rare photo moment of them together today after their pre lambing vaccination and drench. Not long to go now, ladies! Second image is them as lambs with their very good mum ‘Fawn’.

29/07/2026

W H A T’s included in the price of your pure Persian lamb from us? It’s firstly worth noting, that the prices you have been quoted are significantly less than what we paid per head for our foundation lambs. AND that we paid for freight costs from VIC (twice) THAT importing from interstate comes with costs involved with DPIRD, lab tests (x 6) vet visits (x 6) and the management issues around a 90 day quarantine (fencing, feeding, infrastructure) YOUR lamb will come vaccinated (two shots) and drenched (and that as a small stud we have to buy vaccination packs meant for 100 head of sheep - we only have 25. AND we have to purchase that twice - to cover the ewes and your lamb (once opened vaccinations only last 30 days) OUR annual ASSBA and AABMGS registrations fees, our annual Ovine Bruscellosis Accreditation Scheme accreditation fees, the annual OBAS lab fees, and vet call outs relating to the collection of bloods for those tests. PLUS, as a stud of this precious breed, we see it as morally imperative that we have no lamb losses to predators. TO do that we have two maremma sheepdogs (more costs involved in their purchase and wellness, feed, fencing, shelter) AS well as the very necessary fire power to do our best in a high 🦊 predator area. THERE is a lot going on behind the scenes to keep these sheep healthy, happy and in top condition. FED properly, and maintained well - this is an exceptionally healthy and long lived sheep breed. BUYING your lamb could easily be a 12 year commitment. So . . . . Um yes! THE price you are quoted for a lamb from us won’t be the same as the sheep you see for sale on social media, or Gumtree. That’s like comparing apples to . . . Pomegranates (tried to think of a fruit from Persia, may have failed 😆)

26/07/2026

Show dates for your diaries! These are the shows we are aiming for this Spring (all going well) If you'd like to meet the sheep and discuss the breed, come and see us at a show near you