Dont Give a Sheep

Dont Give a Sheep, Dorper sheep breeder in Ronan, MT, Lake County and the Flathead Valley near Kalispell, raises lambs. With several years of experience, it is a member of the American Dorper Sheep Breeders Society and follows guidelines for FAMACHA assessments and routine hoof care. Tami Dolezal Cotton manages a pasture-based system, rotating grazing paddocks to encourage natural foraging and limit parasite exposure.

Lambs receive daily handling to support calm temperaments and are raised alongside goats and chickens for social enrichment. The farm has been family-run for generations, blending traditional practices with a focus on sustainable land stewardship. The sheep have hardy constitutions suited to Ronan’s climate and show consistent fertility during lambing season.

Genetic selection focuses on mothering instincts and steady growth rates, supporting sustainable flock management. Reviewers often remark on the flock’s calm demeanor and sturdy health.