Big Oak Farm Tunis

Big Oak Farm Tunis, Tunis sheep, Crown Point, IN, is in Lake County near Chicago. It has welcomed a single flock for over a decade, holding registration through the National Tunis Sheep Registry and conducting routine health screening for parasite management and vaccination protocols to ensure long-term health. John Reed ensures each lamb experiences daily handling in spacious pastureland and access to shelter designed for comfort across seasons.

Animal husbandry focuses on gentle socialization and rotational grazing to promote sturdy growth and resilience. Feeding practices emphasize high-quality forage supplemented with mineral blends selected for Tunis-specific dietary needs. Pastures ringed by hardwood shelterbelts and seasonal ponds reflect the farm’s quiet focus on animal well-being.

This careful regimen supports robust wool quality and easy-care fleece prized in small-scale spinning circles. Selectively bred lines emphasize balanced conformation and maternal instincts suited to responsible, sustainable, family-scale operations.