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The St. Croix White breed is the most common local breed of sheep and is known for being prolific, cycles year-round and has a high degree of parasite tolerance. Both males and females reach puberty at about 8-10 months of age and are polled. Ewes and rams are polled (no horns), and rams have a large throat ruff. St. Croix sheep can live in a wide variety of climates. They are well adapted to the hot humid climate of the tropics and can survive in cold temperatures. Their hair coat lets them tolerate the heat, and they grow a thick wool coat in cold winter temperatures. Their coat sheds water. These sheep are known as 'Parasitic Pasture Vacuums' for their ability to clear a pasture of parasites reducing the need to worm sheep. St. Croix also shows resistance to hoof rot. St. Croix ewes produce ample quantities of milk high in butterfat.
