Budding Creek Farm LLC

Budding Creek Farm LLC raises Leicester longwool sheep in Frederick, MD, part of Frederick County near Washington, D.C., with a focus on pasture-raised genetics and wool quality. Owner Ian Sanville draws on a lifelong passion for sheep farming to guide breeding and flock management. The farm follows breed association guidelines and maintains regular health screenings to support flock well-being.

Each spring, lambs are born in a pasture-based setting that encourages natural behavior and healthy growth. Newborn lambs spend their first days in a straw-lined barn warmed by natural light before joining pasture rotations. Flock members rotate through fenced paddocks and receive daily social interactions from Ian Sanville to ensure calm temperaments.

Visitors often praise the sheep’s gentle nature and the farm’s sustainable approach to grazing. This family-run operation combines respect for traditional husbandry with practices that prioritize animal welfare at every stage.