AL Lew

AL Lew is a dorper sheep breeder in Saint Thomas, PA, in Franklin County and the Cumberland Valley near Harrisburg. The farm follows registration guidelines with national sheep associations, conducts regular health screenings for foot rot and clostridial illnesses, maintains detailed lineage records, and performs annual flock evaluations.

Each lamb is raised on pasture with daily handling to encourage early socialization and calm temperaments. Owner Dean Sollenberger has spent years refining pasture-based breeding practices rooted in small-farm traditions. Shelters are well-ventilated and cleaned daily, offering protection during colder months, and pasture rotations promote soil health and balanced forage. Supplemental grain is introduced gradually to support ewes in late gestation, and lambs receive colostrum checks within the first hour. The flock’s natural resistance to parasites and steady growth rates reflect the farm’s emphasis on balanced nutrition and careful selection. Local veterinarians commend the herd’s robust health and consistent lambing rates.