The 1000 young merino ewes came from Strathearn Station, which is north of Mingary along the Barrier Highway.

The ewes were dropped off at five different properties from Wanilla to Tooligie.

One of the farmers who took the sheep, and group spokesman Peter Treloar said the 35 pastoralists that were severely affected and were sending sheep were grateful.

"We're not taking big numbers, we're just doing what we can," Mr Treloar said.

He said the sheep had been off water since Tuesday and it was obvious they had had a tough time over the last month.

Farmers in the Olary to Broken Hill area along the Barrier Highway were affected by the dust storms around a month ago that stripped that land of any feed.

The sheep will stay on to about March next year and the station owner plans to bring over some rams in the start of November to mate the ewes, and it is hoped the ewes will be back at Mingary before they lamb.

The next truckload is due in the next few weeks and will go to other areas including Wangary.

Farmers who have stubble becoming available during harvest are welcome to give Ian Fulton a call if they are willing to take on some sheep. Call 8688 1800.