Broken Rock Farm

Broken Rock Farm raises Shetland sheep in Ashby, MA, in north central Massachusetts near Fitchburg. The farm has been breeding sheep for more than five years according to breed-association guidelines and follows industry-recommended health screening protocols for parasite resistance and common genetic conditions. Its flock grazes on rotational pastures and returns to a well-ventilated barn each evening, with daily health checks and gentle handling to encourage calm temperaments.

Victoria Wiggins-McPhee grounds her approach in sustainable pasture management and hands-on lamb socialization, ensuring wool quality suited to handspinners. Broken Rock Farm also highlights its record of sturdy lamb growth rates and soft, fine fleeces valued by fiber artists. The flock participates in local wool shows and occasional breed gatherings, fostering connections with fellow enthusiasts. This focus on both animal welfare and wool excellence reflects the farm’s ongoing commitment to responsible sheep breeding.