Sheep

Our large flock of Katahdin sheep graze the same pastures on our farm that are used by the chickens and cattle, sometimes grazing alongside the cattle in a “Flerd”. The sheep are allowed to graze freely, but always rest at night within their electrified net wire fence.  This fencing (~ 1/4 acre) is moved every 3-5 days so the sheep always have fresh, clean grass each evening for grazing and bedding. This also ensures their manure and urine is not concentrated in one area for soil health.   

The sheep have two forms of predator protection: The electric fencing and our Livestock Guardian Dogs - Lulu, Bailey, & Jimmie Lee. Our dogs stay with them every night and keep an eye on them during the day as they roam the pasture.           

The sheep enjoy many of the same plants as our cattle, but they have preference to some weeds over grasses which is great for weed management throughout our pasture.  Additionally, sheep and cattle do not share the same parasites, so they actually clean up after and protect each other.  

Did you know we started with 12 ewes and 1 ram in July of 2020? We presently sell about 50 rams per year to a local restaurant, 8 rams per year to a local butcher shop, 6-10 processed rams per year to individuals, & 5-10 rams per year to solar farms & individuals as breeders. Additionally, we sell small & large groups of ewes as starter flocks throughout the year to folks getting started with sheep. People travel from all over Texas & Louisiana to purchase our sheep because of their parasite resistance and profitability.

Jim spoke in May of 2026 at the Texas Sheep Field Day in Gatesville Texas discussing the profitability of our Low Input Management techniques showing others that we are able to be successful without vaccines, wormers, hoof trimming, tail docking, supplemental feed, and even hay. Later this year, we’ll be hosting the LSU AgCenter “Small Ruminant Field Day” at our farm on Saturday, September 19, 2026 where Jim will be speaking & demonstrating our management techniques to other sheep producers from across the state.