Biltmore Company

Biltmore Company, Dorper sheep, Asheville, NC, in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Charlotte. The farm has raised Dorper sheep for a number of years and follows registry guidelines alongside recommended health screenings to maintain strong, resilient stock.

Sheep graze on rotating pastures with access to open-air shelters, and lambs are handled regularly to support calm temperament. Feeding combines lush spring grasses and hay harvested on site, with supplemental grain rationed to ewes during lambing and winter months. The daily care includes foot trimming and regular check-ins for parasites, ensuring each animal receives attention throughout the seasons.

Breeding decisions balance maternal strength and growth rates, based on careful records and guidance from experienced shepherds. Their approach helps flocks adapt to variable mountain weather while preserving pasture health. Local farmers and craft butchers value flocks known for uniform carcass quality and ease of management on small farms.