Colleen Neidt

Colleen Neidt, Dorper sheep, central Connecticut near Hartford. She has raised registered Dorper sheep for over a decade, holds membership in the American Dorper Sheep Breeders Association, and follows regular health testing for parasites and structural soundness. She specializes in hardy genetics suited to New England winters and oversees rotational grazing on well-managed pastures where lambs are reared alongside mature ewes to encourage social bonds.

All animals live in a climate-controlled barn with fresh bedding and shelter from inclement weather. Daily handling by family members and visits from local 4-H clubs help maintain a calm, friendly disposition. Nutrition is based on hay harvested on site and a balanced grain mix during winter. Lambing takes place under close supervision, with individual attention for any newborns in need of extra care. Several customers have noted the sheep’s steady temperament and strong mothering instincts.