H Colby Farm

H Colby Farm, Dorper sheep, Albert Lea, MN, in southern Minnesota near Minneapolis, has been raising hardy stock for more than a decade. The farm is a registered member of the Dorper Sheep Association and follows recommended health screenings including fecal egg counts and routine hoof trimming. Animals graze on rotational pastures adjacent to a timber buffer, with newborn lambs housed in a climate controlled shed after dusk to ensure comfort.

Haddie Colby brings a background in sustainable agriculture and emphasizes gentle handling during early socialization to foster calm temperaments. Several ewes have earned regional performance awards for rapid weight gain, maternal efficiency and quality fleece yield. The farm’s simple post and beam barn opens onto wide pastures and a separate lambing paddock equipped with heat lamps for chilly nights. Neighbors note consistent communication about flock health and appreciate the farm’s transparency around feeding practices and veterinary partnerships.