Carothers Family Farm

Carothers Family Farm, Katahdin sheep, Elizabethtown, IN, Brown County and southern Indiana near Indianapolis. Ross Carothers has guided breeding for more than a decade, partnering with the American Katahdin Sheep Association and performing regular health screenings to support strong genetics.

Their flock grazes on rotational pastures enriched with clover and native grasses, and sturdy barns offer shelter in winter. Lambs are handled daily from birth to encourage a calm and sociable temperament suited to small-scale farms and homesteads.

They supply registered ewes and rams across the region, and local readers have noted consistent lambing rates and steady growth in flock replacements. This family-operated farm emphasizes low-stress husbandry and natural foraging to preserve the breed’s resilience and friendly disposition. Vaccinations and parasite control are managed in consultation with a local veterinarian to promote flock health without overusing medications. Manure is composted and recycled onto pastures to enrich soil and support sustainable land management.