Bustle

Bustle, Katahdin sheep, Oriando, KY, in the Bluegrass region near Lexington, has been raising healthy lambs with an emphasis on sound structure. Robert Bustle has been breeding Katahdin sheep for over a decade and keeps his flock registered with the American Sheep Industry Association and the Katahdin Hair Sheep International.

His flock undergoes routine health screenings including fecal egg counts, hoof trimming, and parasite management, and they graze on rotational pastures bordered by creek frontage. Lambs are handled daily to ensure calm temperaments, living alongside goats and chickens in a timber-framed barn and open fields shaded by oak and hickory trees. Many 4-H participants have raised his lambs successfully, noting their growth rates and ease of care for youth projects.

With a focus on durable genetics and balanced growth, his lines have become a reliable choice for small-scale farms interested in sustainable meat and fiber production. The family homestead’s gently rolling hills and year-round creek access support natural grazing cycles that contribute to the overall hardiness of the flock.