Dowras Farms

Dowras Farms breeds Shetland sheep in Elizabeth, WV, in Wirt County and the central West Virginia region near Charleston. The farm adheres to standards set by national sheep breeding associations and conducts regular health screenings to support flock welfare. Flocks graze on rotational pastures rich in native grasses, and lambs receive early handling to foster calm temperaments. Routine parasite monitoring and mineral balancing rounds out their health management before breeding season.

The family-run operation emphasizes low-stress husbandry and offers personalized guidance on grass-based nutrition and spring shearing techniques. Many lambs show a natural curiosity, making them easy to introduce to small-scale gardening or fiber workshops. Lambs raised here are known for their fine fleece quality and even disposition, appreciated by fiber artists and small-scale homesteaders alike. Visitors often note the clean, well-maintained barns, the gentle manner with lambs, and the owners’ quiet confidence in sustainable practices that have been part of the farm’s approach for generations.