Junior Members

Junior Members, Leicester longwool sheep breeders in Elgin, IA, serve Fayette County and the Driftless Area near Waterloo. Junior Members is run by Patrick Mcmurray and Caitlan Mcmurray, with over ten years of experience raising heritage sheep. They maintain complete health histories for each ewe and ram through routine veterinary checkups and genetic testing for common breed concerns.

Their lambs are raised on pasture with daily handling to encourage calm temperaments and ease of integration into new flocks. The barn and open fields offer a mix of shelter and free roaming, replicating natural conditions. Junior Members follows guidelines from regional sheep associations and maintains open records on lineage and performance. Local fiber artists often praise the long, lustrous fleece for spinning and weaving projects. Families value their gentle and fiber-rich offspring, and regular updates help new owners feel connected to their flock.