About our sheep
On our farm, we have mostly Katahdin and a few Suffolk sheep. There are many different breeds of sheep such as Merino, Suffolk, Dorper, Katahdin and Southdown. Katahdin sheep grow hair, not wool, and therefore we don't need to shear them. Their hair sheds seasonally just like dog hair.
While docile, sheep aren't quite as people friendly by nature as goats are. They are herbivores and eat grass, hay and grain.
Learn about sheep
Sheep terminology
Male: Ram
Female: Ewe
Baby: Lamb
These are the proper terms for male, female, and young sheep.
Our breeds
On our farm, we have mostly Katahdin and a few Suffolk sheep. Both breeds are native to North America. There are many different breeds including Merino, Suffolk, Dorper, Katahdin and Southdown.
Hair, not wool
Katahdin sheep grow hair, not wool, and therefore we don't need to shear them. Their hair sheds seasonally just like dog hair, making them low-maintenance.
Size differences
They are a medium size sheep. Rams grow to 180-250 pounds and the Ewe grows to 120-160 pounds, showing clear size differences between males and females.
Twin births
A Ewe typically has twins each pregnancy, however we had triplets born on the farm in 2021! This was an exciting and rare occurrence for our flock.
Horn variations
Some sheep grow horns and some don't. This varies by breed and individual genetics, adding to the diversity of our flock's appearance.
Meet our sheep flock!
Our sheep are herbivores that eat grass, hay and grain. While docile, they aren't quite as people friendly by nature as goats are, but they're still wonderful to observe and learn about.
Look for our Katahdin sheep - they're special because they don't need shearing since their hair sheds naturally!