Bill Lawter

Bill Lawter is a Cheviot sheep breeder in Bainbridge, IN, located in Putnam County and west-central Indiana near Indianapolis. He has been raising Cheviot sheep for over a decade and follows American Cheviot Club guidelines for health screening and genetic evaluations. His flock grazes on rotational pastures, benefits from natural parasite control measures and receives daily handling to encourage calm temperaments.

Lambs are weaned on site after careful monitoring and accustomed to outdoor pastures with weatherproof shelters, supporting strong growth and resilience. Bill maintains detailed breeding and health records and shares pasture management tips with local farmers. His lambs are regularly weighed and vaccinated according to veterinarian recommendations. Several buyers have noted the flock’s hardiness, easy lambing records and friendly dispositions. The operation follows sustainable grazing practices, rotates cover crops and employs rotational grazing to enhance soil structure and pasture fertility.