Green Heron Homestead

Green Heron Homestead breeds Shetland sheep in Battle Creek, MI, in Calhoun County and southwestern Michigan near Kalamazoo. Its owner, Shawna Wilcox, has more than a decade of experience working with Shetland sheep and follows guidelines from recognized breed associations to guide health testing and breeding decisions. The flock grazes on rotating pasture and receives regular hoof trimming, vaccination, and parasite control to promote sound structure and well-being. Lambs are socialized from birth with hands-on care beside the family homestead barn.

A former dairy farm, Green Heron Homestead uses its barn layout to encourage calm handling and familiar scents that help lambs grow secure around people. Shawna’s reviews often note the lambs’ curious nature and adaptable temperaments that fit both fiber and small homestead projects. The flock’s fine fleeces suit spinning and felting, reflecting the breed’s traditional value on quality fiber. She maintains detailed records of lineage and health checks to support transparency and lasting flock traits.