Heckadon Livestock

Heckadon Livestock is a breeder of dorper sheep in Butler, MO, serving Bates County and southwest Missouri near Kansas City. It has been raising dorper sheep for many years and maintains membership in the American Dorper Sheep Society, adhering to recommended health screening protocols.

Animals are raised on pasture rotations with a focus on gentle handling and early socialization to ensure calm temperaments. The farm’s setup includes spacious paddocks with natural shade and a protected barn for lambing season. Its stock have been selected for structural soundness and growth performance, traits valued by smallholders looking for a hardy meat breed. A balanced nutrition plan rooted in locally sourced forages and supplemental grains supports steady weight gain and reproductive health. Regular attendance at regional livestock workshops ensures the flock benefits from the latest husbandry practices.