Lakeside Dorpers

Lakeside Dorpers, Dorper sheep in Paris, KY, is based in Bourbon County and the Bluegrass region near Lexington. It follows recommended breeding guidelines, keeps detailed records, and its flock undergoes regular health screenings to support strong genetics. The rolling pastures provide varied forage, natural shelter from seasonal weather changes, and gentle slopes that aid drainage.

It maintains pasture-based grazing and gentle handling, with lambs socialized from birth to ensure calm temperaments. During winter months ewes and young lambs are housed in well-ventilated barns with straw bedding and monitored closely through lambing.

Mahlon Yoder draws on years of working with Dorper sheep and is attentive to flock performance and welfare. Many lambs trace to foundation stock that combines hardiness and maternal traits, resulting in balanced growth. Customers often note the cooperative nature of the sheep and consistent attention to their well-being on annual visits.