Christiano Crest Ranch

Christiano Crest Ranch specializes in Leicester longwool sheep in Leicester, NY, serving Western New York near Rochester. Built on family farming traditions, the ranch draws on years of practical experience in sheep husbandry. Nicole Parnell-Christiano follows breed standards recommended by the American Leicester Sheep Association and oversees routine health screenings to ensure soundness and vitality.

The flocks graze on gently rolling pastures and are handled daily to promote calm temperaments and early socialization. Sheep are sheltered in spacious barns with fresh bedding and rotational grazing schedules that support natural foraging behaviors. Consistent fleece quality and gentle dispositions make these sheep well suited to both hobby farms and fiber artisans. The ranch regularly shares sample fleeces at local and regional fiber festivals, showcasing the breed’s dense and lustrous wool, and maintains detailed records of lineage and fleece measurements to reflect a focus on honest breeding practices and long-term flock health.