Happy Heritage Farm

Happy Heritage Farm raises Leicester Longwool sheep in Abington, MD, in the Chesapeake Bay region near Baltimore. The farm participates in the Livestock Conservancy’s Leicester Longwool program and submits its flock to recommended health screenings including fecal egg counts and annual veterinary exams.

Their sheep graze on rotational pastures and are sheltered in a well-ventilated barn, with newborn lambs handled daily to foster calm temperaments. As a family-run operation managed by Lisa Andrews and Maddie Andrews, the farm emphasizes sustainable land stewardship and transparent breeding records. Local fiber artisans often note the wool’s natural luster, staple length, and consistent fiber diameter for spinning and felting projects.

Visitors appreciate the farm’s quiet setting and the flock’s gentle nature, reflecting decades of careful Leicester Longwool husbandry. Its breeding stock suits homestead flocks and small-scale fiber producers starting a heritage breed program. A recent visitor review praised the farm’s detailed records and its guidance on flock management.