Series of Fiona Photos.

The emphasis of this series of photographs is to showcase a healthy production system. The grasses, the sheep, the grazier and the landscape are all integral.

Fiona's aging a bit. I am never disappointed with the quality of her lambs.

Candace's Ram Lamb

Candace's First Lambs

Yes, I am a keeper!

"Lord it's hard to be humble... but I'm doin' the best that I can."

What do you mean, it's supposed to snow?!

Candace is a Carryhouse R1 daughter out of Starkey Spring, who was Morlea x David Firth bred. Morlea Ebony Boy 1907/N74 was the highest indexing Sire Reference Scheme ram born in 1998. That with the old Canadian Firth genetics seems to have made a solid, easy keeping ewe that milks well, but is kind of short and dumpy. The Carryhouse R1 and Beeston T70 infusion has styled them up, brought them up off the ground, added tremendous milking ability and added more fleece weight.

If you're looking for a stylish+productive white ram for siring purebred Blues, he's your boy. Drop me a note if you're interested.

~And a BIG thank you to Margaret and Cindy for giving me the extra nudge to buy Ward Moor-Kirk and Kelly for selling him to me. Kirk's been the best investment I've made so far for this flock. I look forward to the impact his progeny will have here. xo

Marcella's First Lamb

Marcella is double-bred Firth B20 'Monique' on her dam's side, from my Mia line, and her sire was by Beeston T70. Super genetic combination, complimentary for a highly productive ewe with extended longevity in a grass/forage-only production system. I expect great things from her and her new ewe lamb by Ward Moor-Kirk. This lamb is blue from stem to stern, and her already lustrous fleece looks like frost crystals over her blue skin. Born unassisted, but I brought the pair into the barn to make sure she nursed before I went to work... (So, her record will have to show an assisted nursing.)

She's already got a beautifully expressive eye like her mama. I look for that in all livestock. A dull, stupid eye will tell you just exactly how that animal is going to perform. From horses to chickens, it's somewhat universal. Doofy looking lambs, well, they taste great. Because otherwise, they'll be nothing but trouble.

What I Look For in Our Leicesters

As a developed breed, Bluefaced Leicesters are bred to perform in a specific (though more diverse than often given credit for) niche in the industrial production of the world's most efficiently-produced, prime quality lamb.

As a breeder of these sheep, I have set criteria for my replacement females and especially sires who will go into my breeding program. It is up to me to focus on the future health and productivity of my flock, and most importantly, the sires or occasional brood ewes that I sell. There is always the proverbial balance of science and art to consider that goes with breeding livestock and crops.

So I'm developing this written guideline to showcase the emphasis of my breeding program. I want ewes in production in my own flock who will cover all bases, and rams who will produce daughters to work in your flock, who will also cover all bases. My ewes have to work for and with me. This is not a welfare outfit, and is certainly not government subsidized, nor will it ever be! God provides for our needs according to His will. (Adonai-roi!)

This is what I strive to produce and what I work hard to ensure that you get when you purchase Jehovah-jireh rams and brood ewes:

I. Production- (All Traits Given Equal Priority.)

    A. Maternal Ability
          1. Longevity

          2. Prolificacy

          3. Maternal Instinct

          4. Lambing Ease
          5. Milking Ability
          6. Forage Conversion Efficiency and Rapid Growth

          7. Maintenance of Body Condition on Forage

     B. Hardiness

          1. Rugged Constitution
          2. Parasite Resistance
          3. Disease Resistance
     C. Disposition
          1. Gentle, Quiet and Easy-Going

II. Type-
     A. Breed Character
          1. Bold and Alert Carriage
          2. Deep Blue Skin
          3. Correct Structure and Fluid Locomotion
          4. Foursquare Stance with Good Width
          5. Improved but not Excessive Muscling and Bone
          6. Tremendous, Long Loins with Good Width
          7. Capacious Depth with Good Spring of Rib
     B. Fleece
          1. Fine, Soft and Lustrous Character
          2. Improved Density and Fleece Weight
          3. Style that Gives the Impression of Strung Pearls


Are any of my sheep perfect? Hardly. But I'm working hard to breed the best Bluefaced Leicesters in the world. There is a addage about how the only perfect sheep ever born was sacrificed when Noah and his family disembarked from the ark. According to the story, we've been trying to reproduce him ever since.