"Tennyson", yearling Blueface Leicester ram

In the fall 2007, we began the 3-Tier breeding system used in the UK.  Our Scottish Blackface ewes were crossed with the Blueface Leicester ram shown above to produce Scotch Mules.  Next fall, those Scotch Mules will be crossed with the Texel ram below to produce prime market lamb.  Read more about the 3-Tier Program here.  

         
"Butch", 14 month old Texel ram

         
Two year old grandson, Mason, isn't even aware these sheep are following him! :-)

           
              
Three young Icelandic ewes:  Blackberry, Mango, Panda  

A SHEEP FARMER'S PRAYER

Heaven won't be so lonely

If what I hope is true

If a little lamb of God is there

or some old friendly ewe

In those celestial pastures

Besides still waters deep

May the eternal future find me

With a little bunch of sheep.

Lilly, Scottish Blackface ewe, with her twin Icelandic cross lambs.

A Prayer For Animals by Albert Schweitzer

Hear our humble prayer, O God, for our friends the animals, especially for animals who are suffering; for any that are hunted or lost or deserted or frightened or hungry; for all that will be put to death. 

We entreat for them all Thy Mercy and Pity, and for those who deal with them we ask a heart of compassion and gentle hands and kindly words.

Make us, ourselves, to be true friends to animals and so to share the blessings of the merciful.

         
Two of our favorite Icelandic ewes, Laci and Harvest

Whippoorwill Farm

Mike & Karen Simms

Oak Hill, WV  USA

(304) 465-5579

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