J & J Farms

J & J Farms, tunis sheep, Portage, WI, is located in the Wisconsin River Valley near Madison. The farm has been raising tunis sheep for over a decade and maintains membership in national sheep breeders’ associations.

All breeding stock undergoes routine health testing for common ovine conditions. Claire Spilde follows a low-stress handling approach that allows lambs to grow up in small family groups on rotational pasture. Each flock has access to a mixed-grass paddock and a sheltered barn for inclement weather, and animals are started on gentle halter training at an early age.

Visitors often note the sheep’s calm temperament and robust fleece quality, reflecting the farm’s commitment to responsible husbandry. The family-operated homestead combines modern husbandry practices with a farmstead tradition that dates back to the early 1900s. Clients appreciate clear communication and support throughout the lamb selection process.