Bittner Farms

Bittner Farms, American Blackbelly sheep, Woodlands, MB, in the Interlake region near Winnipeg. Sarah Bittner has been raising this hardy breed on her family farm for several seasons with a focus on health, temperament, and adaptability to varied weather. She follows breed association guidelines for vaccination protocols and periodic health screenings. Lambs are handled daily, including during the busy spring lambing season, to promote calm interactions and a smooth transition to lifelong care.

Pastures rotate seasonally across wooded edges to maintain forage diversity and support animal welfare and shelter barns provide clean dry spaces during Manitoba’s cooler months. Careful selection of rams and ewes emphasizes sound conformation, mild disposition, and lineage suited for grass based systems. The farm’s small scale allows for individual attention and steady growth of each flock member. Generations of local experience underpin a thoughtful approach that values resilience and gentle handling.