What makes these sheep special?
I breed for excellent mothering skills, gentle temperaments and overall hardiness. Crossing breeds helps diversify genetics and improves fertility, longevity, feed efficiency, and disease resistance.
Gentle
Gentle temperaments are very important to me, as our sheep must be safe and calm around our children and their friends. I also value having animals that enjoy affection and interaction—sheep that are happy to receive pets, hugs, and scratches are truly a joy to raise.
Easy keepers
Easy keepers are animals that efficiently utilize their forage—meaning a little feed goes a long way. While Babydoll Southdowns are often said to “get fat on air,” I still ensure that every sheep has access to high-quality hay year-round. Providing a balanced, nutritious diet is one of the simplest and most effective ways to promote good health and prevent illness within the flock.
Excellent lawn mowers
We love using our Babydoll Southdowns in the vineyard because their short stature keeps them from reaching the ripening grapes—a perfect natural fit! For the rest of the year, the entire flock does an excellent job mowing and maintaining the grass, keeping it as neat and trim as a golf course (except for the poops!).
Great moms
A ewe that can deliver, clean, and care for her lambs without assistance is truly worth her weight in gold. While I do my best to be present for every birth, the mothers sometimes surprise me with an early or unexpected delivery—a reminder of just how capable and independent these ewes can be.
Lovely locks
Finnsheep and Valais Blacknose sheep produce a beautiful, crimpy fiber that is highly prized by hand spinners for its texture and versatility. Babydoll Southdowns have a shorter, downier fleece that can also be spun, but is especially well-suited for needle felting, rug making, and other fiber crafts.
Fun, funny and cute!
Who needs Netflix when you have sheep? They’re endlessly entertaining and full of personality. Their antics, individual quirks, and flock dynamics are a joy to watch and bring constant laughter and delight to the farm. Simply put, they make life better.
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