Why we chose to raise these breeds

*are a medium size breed that come in many colors;

*hardy & more parasite tolerant than wool sheep;
*good mothers that can pasture lamb;
*low maintenance - no shearing or tail docking needed;
*a dual purpose breed of sheep (meat & milk) whose carcasses are well-muscled with lean, mild flavored meat;
*a browsing breed of sheep, they help improve the farmland, and a good breed for grass/forage based management systems
*they are a docile breed so are easily handled

For more information:  http://www.katahdins.org/

Are a white hair sheep breed that is listed as  ‘watch’  on The Livestock Conservancy website.  They are good mothers, and parasite resistant sheep. 

For more information:  http://livestockconservancy.org/

This breed was chosen because they are a parasite-resistant breed, an important feature in raising goats as naturally as possible;
* they tend to stay in fenced areas (because of their myotonic feature);
* they are a meat and milk breed. 

* ours are medium size;
* they aid in brush control; and
* they are an American breed – originally from Tennessee.

* we have polled and horned goats.

Tennessee fainting goats are on the ‘recovering’ list of The Livestock Breeds Conservancy. 

For more information:     
www.livestockconservancy.org