Devine Pickins'

Devine Pickins’ American blackbelly sheep in Rose, Oklahoma, Adair County and the Ozark region near Tulsa. Devine Pickins’ adheres to health-testing guidelines recommended for the breed and maintains detailed lineage records across its flocks. It participates in regional and national sheep breeder associations to follow evolving care standards.

Its sheep graze on rotating pastureland, and daily handling helps lambs grow accustomed to people and new environments. Its farmstead features covered shelters and natural shade trees to support comfort through Oklahoma’s seasonal changes. While operating on generations of small-scale heritage farming, it focuses on clear communication and transparent records. It aims to breed resilient lambs with naturally shedding coats suited for varied small-farm operations, with attention to temperament, mothering instincts, and hardiness. Its approach to rotational grazing supports pasture health, improves soil fertility, reduces common parasite pressures, and reflects its sustainable husbandry philosophy.