Lost Creek Ranch

Lost Creek Ranch raises Dorper sheep in Oak Creek, CO, serving Routt County and the Yampa Valley near Steamboat Springs. Wendy Palyo has worked with this hardy breed for several years, maintains American Dorper sheep society registration and routine health testing for scrapie and foot rot.

Animals graze on managed pastureland and receive daily handling to encourage docile temperaments and early socialization. Pastures rotate throughout the seasons to preserve soil health and forage diversity on the ranch’s high country landscape. A small flock size allows close attention to ewe and lamb care, ensuring steady growth and adaptability to Colorado’s seasonal shifts.

Breeding selections focus on strong maternal instincts and conformation suited to both meat production and sustainable grazing. Seasonal lambing under open skies reinforces natural behaviors that support resilience in varied weather conditions. The ranch sits amid rolling hills with roots in local livestock traditions dating back decades.