Lydia Chamelin

Lydia Chamelin, Cheviot sheep breeder in Westminster, MD, is rooted in Carroll County near Baltimore. She has been raising Cheviot sheep for over ten years, is a member of the American Sheep Industry Association and the American Cheviot Sheep Society, and ensures regular health screenings on all breeding stock.

Animals live in pasture-based paddocks with seasonal shelter and receive daily handling to encourage calm, friendly temperaments. Lambs receive early socialization with other livestock and family pets to adapt easily to home farm environments. Lydia follows a low-stress husbandry approach that balances grazing management with rotational breeding to maintain genetic diversity.

Her flock has consistently achieved strong weights at market trials and often provides seed stock to first-time shepherds. Wool from this flock goes to local fiber artists for hand spinning and keeps income within the community. Lydia also participates in county fair events, sharing breeding insights with visiting shepherds.