Katahdin Ranch

Katahdin Ranch is a breeder of Katahdin sheep in Stockton, CA, in the Sacramento Valley near Sacramento. They bring over a decade of hands-on experience and participate in the national breed registry, ensuring routine health screenings and parasite control. Periodic fecal egg counts are used to monitor internal parasites and support overall flock health. Their flock grazes on rotational pastures and benefits from daily handling to promote calm temperaments and ease of lambing.

The ranch follows sustainable pasture management and emphasizes gentle socialization for lambs from an early age. Owners Carmen Barbot and John Wheaton take particular care to maintain clear records and follow association guidelines for breeding selection. The wooded grazing areas and open fields offer a balanced environment that supports strong growth and natural foraging. Many local farmers and 4-H families appreciate the consistent quality and steady temperaments these sheep bring to small farm operations.