Sheep & Wool For Sale

Sheep for Sale

Vermont Shepherd is one of the longest operating sheep dairies in the U.S. and we have replacement dairy ewe lambs as well as lambs to raise for meat available for purchase. We have been selectively breeding for dairy production and udder conformation for the past 30 years. Our selection program consists of regular milk metering via the Dairy Herd Improvement Association (DHIA), culling, and ram lamb selection from our best producers. 

Management
Our flock is outdoors for much of the year in a northeastern climate. The majority of their nutrition is from intensive rotational grazing. During lactation, dairy ewes are moved every 12 hours. We feed dry hay and grain in the winter months. Milkers in production get 1/4 lb mixed ration pellet per milking. Lambs stay with their moms and nurse for the first 6-8 weeks of their lives and go through the milking parlor with their mothers to get them accustomed to the sights and sounds of milking.

Veterinary
Our flock has tested free of OPP and Johnnes, is foot-rot free, and is annually vaccinated for tetanus, clostridial bacteria-caused disease, and contagious ecthyma. We also deworm all of our lambs at least once before they leave the farm. All dairy replacement ewe lambs come with a Veterinary Health Certificate. 

Genetics and Breeding
Our sheep are Friesian Tunis Dorset X. There have been no imported genetics in the last 25 years. The flock’s lambing rate is 200% or better. 

Production
We do monthly milk metering with the DHIA which analyzes for volume, solids, and somatic cell count.

Reservations

We have two lambings per year - in March and in May/June. We ask for a 50% deposit to secure your reservation and that the remaining 50% be paid when you arrive to pick up your sheep. You can reserve sheep by emailing us at vermontshepherd@gmail.com, or by calling our office at 802-387-4473.  

Pricing

Please contact us for current pricing and availability. 

Wool for Sale

Should you wish to purchase wool in quantities not available in our online store please contact us.

Vermont Shepherd
281 Patch Farm Road
Putney, Vermont 05346
Phone: 802-387-4473
Email: vermontshepherd@gmail.com