Charlottesville Soays

Charlottesville Soays, Soay sheep in Philomath, Oregon, are based in Benton County and the Willamette Valley near Corvallis. They have more than ten years of experience and participate in registry programs with routine health screenings for their flock.

Their sheep graze on open pasture using rotational grazing, and lambs are handled gently from an early age to encourage calm temperaments. Their breeding program emphasizes hardiness and parasite resistance, selecting lines that thrive in the Pacific Northwest climate. They harvest and store feed on site, providing balanced nutrition throughout the year. Pedigrees are documented for transparency, with many ewes tracing back to conservation herds.

Ed and Sally Gallagher treat the farm as both home and workplace, fostering a close bond between family and flock. Each season they share insights at the Benton County Fair and regional sheep gatherings, reflecting their commitment to responsible stewardship.